Mitsuhiro(Mick) Matsumura
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXCUTIVE OFFICER

Mick Matsumara is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU). He jointed TPU in 2023 and served as the Sr. VP Corporate Development & Planning, and CFO. Prior to joining TPU, Mr. Matsumura lead Administration team for Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (TSC) in Japan as the Executive Officer of General Affairs, HR, Legal & Public Relations and IT. More than 25 years, Mr. Matsumura handled the agreements with business partners, litigations, M&A and the others as a head of legal section at TSC. In addition, he is an expert of HR management system and was instrumental in implementing a new goal management system to TSC. Mr. Matsumura received his bachelor’s degree in law from Kagawa University, Japan.

Seiichiro(Yoshi) Yoshimine
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Yoshi Yoshimine currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU). He joined TPU in 2023, initially assuming the role of Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development & Planning. Before joining TPU, Mr. Yoshimine spent 16 years at Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd., where he primarily worked in the International Business Department. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in expanding the global reach of Teikoku’s products, overseeing all international business operations, including logistics, business transactions, and in- and out-licensing activities. Mr. Yoshimine holds a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Studies from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Japan.

Francisco Bejar
VICE PRESIDENT, LICENSING AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Francisco Bejar joined Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU) in 1999 and currently serves as Vice President of Licensing and Strategic Alliances where he is tasked with leading the corporate strategy, as well as executing in- and-out licensing transactions. During this time Mr. Bejar has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities most recently as Sr. Director of Business Development where he has been responsible for a number of significant partnerships including leading M&A transactions. Prior to TPU, Mr. Bejar worked for Cell Genesys Biotech and Oread Pharmaceuticals gaining significant drug development experience and contributing to the growth of the companies. He has more than 21 years of experience as a successful executive in the pharmaceutical and biotech field. Mr. Bejar received a bachelor’s degree in Biophysics from La Sierra University in Riverside, CA.

Jutaro Shudo, PhD
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Jutaro Shudo joined Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU) in 2000. Dr. Shudo currently serves as Chief Development Officer. Before joining TPU, Dr. Shudo worked at Teikoku Seiyaku Co., LTD as a topical and transdermal formulation scientist for the drug and cosmetic division. Dr. Shudo has been instrumental in the development of our chemotherapy drug and also headed the development of our Alzheimer drug in collaboration with Eisai. In his 30 year career, he has contributed to not only R&D, but Regulatory, Pre-clinical and Clinical efforts as well. His expertise also includes scale-up manufacturing. Dr. Shudo received a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science from Chiba University in Japan 

Jack Wen, PhD
VICE PRESIDENT, CMC, QUALITY, NON-CLINICAL

Jack Wen joined Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU) in 2007 and currently serves as Vice President of CMC/Quality/Non-Clinical. During his time at TPU, Dr. Wen has held a variety of positions with responsibilities ranging from new product development to commercial contract manufacturing. Prior to his time at TPU, Dr. Wen worked for Alza Corporation with extensive experience in drug delivery technology, particularly transdermal drug delivery. He has authored many papers, book chapters, and patents. Dr. Wen received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati.

Hiro Sakamoto
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

Hiro Sakamoto service as Chief Business Officer at Teikoku Pharma USA (TPU). In his role, Mr. Sakamoto oversees business operations at TPU including business development, commercial operations and supply chain. Prior to joining TPU, Mr. Sakamoto worked for ITX International Holdings Inc., an Olympus group company, with extensive experience in cross-border business development and venture capital/ private equity investment in both Healthcare and Technology industries. Mr. Sakamoto received his Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University.

Morag White, PHR, SHRM-CP
VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION

Morag started with Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc., in 2006 as an HR Director and in 2022 was promoted to Vice President, Administration where she oversees TPU Corporate Administration, Human Resources, TPU Facility, Environmental Health & Safety, and Information Technology. Morag began her career in 1973, as a Law Clerk with CMB&D, Solicitors in the Supreme Court of Scotland, where she received her formal legal education. Morag traveled extensively, gaining work experience in various parts of the world such as Okinawa, Hawaii and California, dealing with a myriad of complex matters including M&A, P&P, Employment Law, all while continuing her education in Law, HR and IT, at the University of Hawaii and SJSU. Prior to joining TPU, Morag has worked in her field of expertise for companies such as First Medical, a Division of Sigma Aldridge, Tecan Systems, a Swiss company and KLA/TENCOR.

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