Kazumichi Kobayashi

After graduating from Gifu Pharmaceutical University, he joined Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and served in various senior positions in R&D organizations. He was also appointed the first CEO of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization Inc. in the US. Currently, he serves as Executive Deputy President of Otsuka Medical Devices. In DIA, Mr. Kobayashi became vice-chair of ACJ in 2012. He has been in the leading position of DIA Japan until his term expired in June 2019. He has greatly contributed to the expansion of DIA Japan activities. He contributed to establishing the “Patient Engagement Community” to lead the patient engagement activity. He is involved in activities related to medical devices program in DIA Japan.