Japan Bridge Scandinavia’s After Work

Medicon Village, in collaboration with Japan Bridge Scandinavia, warmly welcomes you to the upcoming Japan Bridge Scandinavia After Work – this time with a spotlight on life science. 

Life science is a key and expanding sector in Japan, home to many leading medtech and pharmaceutical companies. With a large population and a comprehensive public health insurance system, Japan has grown into one of the world’s largest markets for life science. As the population continues to age, this market is expected to grow further – making it a vital arena for Swedish companies in the sector. 

The afternoon will feature an exclusive interview with our special guest, Yoshito Nakanishi, General Manager of Roche AB in Sweden. Drawing on his Japanese background and his experience as General Manager of Roche AB over the past year, Yoshito will share personal insights on:

• Roche’s presence and operations in Sweden.
• The company’s collaboration with Medicon Village.
• Perspectives on the life science industry in Japan.
• Key similarities and differences between the Swedish and Japanese healthcare systems.
• Opportunities for strengthening collaboration between Japan and Scandinavia.

Program:

16:00-16:30 Registration, refreshments and networking

16:30-16:35 Welcome and introduction, Petter Hartman, CEO, Medicon Village Innovation.

16:35-16:40 Latest updates, Japan Bridge Scandinavia, Ofelia Madsen, Chairman of the Board, Japan Bridge Scandinavia.

16:40-16:55 Interview with our special guest Yoshito Nakanishi, General Manager at Roche AB, and Sarah Lidé, Deputy CEO, Medicon Village Innovation.

16:55-17:00 Introduction of new JBS member: Nipro Nordics AB, Viktoria Roos, Director of Technology Research, Nipro Nordics AB.

17:00-18:00 Networking over drinks and light bites

Speaker:

Yoshito Nakanishi, General Manager of Roche AB. Yoshito brings extensive international experience in both science and business. Before taking on his current role in Sweden, he served as Disease Area Director at Roche’s global headquarters in Basel. Prior to that, he was Senior Executive Director of the Marketing and Sales Division at Chugai Pharmaceutical – a majority-owned Roche subsidiary – where he also led the company’s digital strategy. He began his career at Chugai as a scientist, spending over 12 years in R&D functions. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Keio University.

Organised by:

Japan Bridge Scandinavia is a non-profit, nationally and politically independent member-based association founded in 2021, aimed at establishing a Japanese-Swedish/Scandinavian meeting point.

Medicon Village is a leading science park focused on life science innovation and research in Lund, Sweden. Here, researchers, entrepreneurs, and companies from 180 member organizations collaborate to improve human health. With a strong focus on collaboration and growth, Medicon Village offers labs, offices, and a vibrant ecosystem for science and business.