Masao Torii
Former President, Novartis Holding Japan K.K.
Mr. Torii started his career at Nippon Roche as assistant to the president and subsequently headed the diagnostic and pharmaceutical businesses. Following his 21 years at Roche in Japan, the US, and Switzerland, he assumed the position of president of Japanese affiliates of Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Schering-Plough, and Boehringer-Ingelheim before finally joining Novartis as president in 2016.
He is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland and received his MBA from Sophia University. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He also served as an Executive Committee member of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan.
Leadership · Sep 28, 2017
Do You Have What It Takes? Success in the Global Workplace
In an age of turmoil, what qualities are needed to succeed in the global workplace? Masao Torii, president of Novartis Holdings Japan, has worked on the front lines of global pharmaceutical companies for forty-five years. He shares his take on globalizing your business.
In an age of turmoil, what qualities are needed to succeed in the global workplace? Masao Torii, president of Novartis Holdings Japan, has worked on the front lines of global pharmaceutical companies for forty-five years. He shares his take on globalizing your business.
Marketing & Strategy · Sep 18, 2012
Competing in the Global Pharmaceutical Market
Masao Torii, President and Representative Director of Boehringer Ingelheim Japan, Inc. discusses current trends in the global pharmaceutical market.
Masao Torii, President and Representative Director of Boehringer Ingelheim Japan, Inc. discusses current trends in the global pharmaceutical market.
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