Akiko Nishioka
Leader of Tomorrow Award
Clinical Project Manager
Novartis Pharma K.K.
In 2017, she joined PAREXEL International K.K. and was engaged in the development of rare disease and regenerative medicine products as a CRA. In 2022, she moved to Novartis Pharma K.K. and currently involved in clinical trials as Clinical Project Manager. Outside of the company, she has been part of the DIA Operation Team since 2020, planning and managing workshops and training video delivery for young generation. With the cooperation of the DIA community, she conducts study sessions on a wide range of topics that are only possible at DIA, including not only Clinical Operations, but also HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research), regenerative medicine, and project management.
2021 Inspire Award Winners
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Fergus Sweeney • Chair’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Health
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Susanne Ausborn • Excellence in Service Award
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Samvel Azatyan • Excellence in Service Award
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Mick Foy • Excellence in Service Award
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Esteban Herrero-Martinez • Excellence in Service Award
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Katarzyna Swiderek • Leader of Tomorrow Award