Ryo is a Partner at the Japan office of Arthur D. Little. Over the past 10 years, he has worked with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as the food and beverage industry. He has extensive experience in innovation management for major global companies and has also provided policy recommendations related to biotech and life sciences for Japanese government agencies.

His work focuses on 

• R&D and innovation management in the pharmaceutical, MedTech, biotech, and food & beverages industries
• New business development for life science-related industries, including CMO, CRO, diagnostics, and functional ingredients 
• M&A strategy and due diligence in the life science industry
• Technology evaluation for new areas
• Investment strategy support in the life science field for the Japanese Government (METI)

Ryo is a highly passionate and committed member of Arthur D. Little Japan, driving the growth of the office in the healthcare and life science industries.