OUR PEOPLE
Some people run from challenges.
We run to them.
It takes a special kind of person to
confront challenges that seem insurmountable.
It takes grit, confidence and smarts.
Our dedicated team members are committed to engaging, empowering and bringing hope to those suffering from complex and challenging conditions.
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Atsushi “Andy” Fujimoto
President
+Atsushi, our President, has more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has been an integral member of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) since its inception in 2009.
Prior to his current role, he was Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Operations at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Holdings America, Inc. From 2012 to 2014, Atsushi served as Group Manager for US/EU Operations of the International Department for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation. He also worked at MTPA as Director of Corporate Strategy and Marketing from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that time, Atsushi was a Manager at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation.
Atsushi holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from Hiroshima University, and a Master of Science in Management of Technology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Kevin O’Brien
Vice President, Market Access
+As our Vice President of Market Access, Kevin brings more than 30 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, having served in a wide range of roles ranging from field sales to executive leadership.
Most recently, Kevin served as the Vice President of Market Access at Bioventus, where he was responsible for leading payer, trade, marketing, contracting, work compensation, and government teams. Prior to that, Kevin spent 6 years at Endo Pharmaceuticals, culminating in the role of Senior Director of Managed Markets. Earlier in his career, Kevin held roles in managed markets and sales at a number of pharmaceutical companies.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Biology and Ichthyology from the State University of New York.
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Joseph Scalia
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
+Joseph is our Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His professional experience includes more than 20 years in commercial operations in a range of therapeutic areas that include rare diseases, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, hematology and respiratory disease.
Before joining Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Joseph held various leadership roles at Bayer Healthcare for 10 years across sales, strategy, marketing, market access and business operations both in the U.S. and globally. There, he most recently served as Vice President and Head of Cardiopulmonary Marketing. In addition, Joseph has been responsible for several successful product launches in orphan diseases. His career in the pharmaceutical industry began with roles in sales and marketing at Sepracor and GlaxoSmithKline.
Joseph has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from William Paterson University.
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Sam Shum
Vice President, Operations & Strategy
+With two decades of experience in life sciences, Sam Shum is MTPA’s Vice President of Operations & Strategy, overseeing the company’s operational functions of Finance, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance Public Affairs, Patient Engagement and Business Process & Strategy.
Prior to this role, Sam served as MTPA’s Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analytics. His responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting and planning, data analytics and Patient Engagement and Support.
Before joining MTPA, Sam was Treasurer of Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he provided executive oversight for the hospital’s pharmacies, revenue cycle, contracting, 340B operations, procurement, accounting operations, and treasury management. He also served as the liaison between the hospital system and New York State Department of Health. Previously, Sam held various operational, financial and engineering positions at Purdue Pharma, OSi Specialties (Union Carbide), CES (Citibank) and IBM.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from New York University. His professional accreditations include Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Financial Manager and Certified Treasury Professional.
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How a patient-focused philosophy guides MTPA’s workOver the course of more than 25 years at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma group companies, Atsushi “Andy” Fujimoto developed a clear understanding of what it takes to make a real difference in the lives of people facing serious diseases. -
Putting the KAITEKI Principle at the heart of MTPA’s workAt MTPA, employees take the initiative to evaluate how they can follow through on their ideas in ways that would uphold the company’s reputation and protect the years of work aimed at addressing unmet patient needs. To do this, teams at MTPA seek support from Ruth Trzcienski, Senior Compliance Officer for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma.
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MTPA’s continuing commitment to patientsAfter diagnosis with a serious illness, patients and their loved ones are often forced to come to terms with challenging news while simultaneously learning how to navigate a complex and evolving healthcare landscape. Through her role, Tatyana Baranovsky, Associate Director, Market Access at MTPA, focuses on providing information to patients and providers to gain access to prescribed MTPA medications.
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Facing the odds with a fearless spirit and commitment to the MTPA missionFive of Joe’s family members have died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Joe has a 50-50 chance of developing the disease. Some people run from adversity, but not Joe DiNoia. Instead he faces the odds each day with strength, courage and a sense of purpose. For Joe, his personal connection to ALS serves as an inspiration for his work as a Neurology Account Specialist for Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA).
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MTPA’s Commitment to Address Patient Needs of TodayWe take on the responsibility to do what we can as a pharmaceutical company to compliantly raise awareness of the diseases included in our therapeutic areas of focus and educate the public on what life after diagnosis is like for patients and their families. To fulfill this mission, MTPA sponsors patient advocacy group programs and initiatives designed to not only raise funds for research, but also to address challenges that impact families’ lives. Nancy Bayerlein, Director of Patient Engagement and Support, manages the company’s relationships with nonprofit organizations that provide education and care services for patients across the country.
When you join MTPA, you’ll join a team dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives.