Yuji Kashitani

Yuji Kashitani has held leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, notably as Executive Director and Head of Global Regulatory Policy & Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited from April 2018 to March 2025, where oversight of global regulatory strategy and innovation efforts took place. In a prior senior director position, significant contributions were made towards strategic regulatory initiatives and compliance management. Additionally, since April 2020, Yuji Kashitani has served as the Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee at the Japanese Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, playing a crucial role in developing regulatory standards and policies within the sector.