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The Future of Healthcare: Shionogi's Vision

On June 16th, 2025, JPI (Japanese Planning Institute) will host an enlightening seminar focused on Shionogi Pharmaceutical's innovative approach to healthcare, titled 'Healthcare as a Service' (HaaS). This seminar will present a unique opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Hiroyuki Kobayashi, an esteemed Innovation Fellow and pharmaceutical doctor from Shionogi's Healthcare Strategy Division.

Understanding the Shift to HaaS

As the pharmaceutical industry undergoes a digital transformation, it finds itself at a critical crossroads. Traditional models are evolving into frameworks that prioritize customer-centric value creation. Shionogi aims to redefine its role by transitioning from a conventional research-centric pharmaceutical company to a provider of comprehensive healthcare solutions through its HaaS initiative.

During the seminar, Dr. Kobayashi will explore how organizations can anticipate future healthcare needs while challenging established norms of the industry. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of practical collaborative initiatives between industry, government, and academia, along with innovative case studies that exemplify Shionogi’s forward-thinking approach.

Seminar Highlights

The event will cover several key topics integral to future healthcare outcomes:
1. Strategizing for the Future
- Examining healthcare in a decade: Insights into 21st-century industrial value vs. next-generation production systems.
- Understanding ecosystems: A comparative analysis between Western and Japanese models.
2. Valorizing Unique Talent
- Exploring the competitive edge offered by rare skillsets and the implications drawn from Schumpeter’s theories on innovation.
3. Challenging Established Norms
- Reassessing definitions within the pharmaceutical business context.
- Aspiring toward a transformative vision in healthcare.
4. Shionogi's Path to Digital Transformation
- Defining Shionogi's unique approach to digital transformation.
- Diving into the possibilities of digital innovation in healthcare, covering product, market, and societal innovation.
5. Interactive Discussion
- Engage in a free discussion where attendees can propose topics for debate, with Dr. Kobayashi facilitating meaningful exchanges of ideas.
6. Networking Opportunities
- Capitalize on chance encounters and exchanges of business cards during a dedicated networking session, fostering connections between speakers and participants.

Participation Flexibility

Attendees can choose from various participation formats:

• - On-site attendance
• - Live broadcast
• - Access to archived recordings for two weeks, allowing for flexible viewing at their convenience.

Registration Details

The seminar fee is set at 37,240 JPY (tax included) for individual attendees, with a reduced rate of 32,240 JPY for subsequent attendees from the same organization. Special pricing of 11,000 JPY is available for representatives from local public entities, applicable for both in-person and live streaming formats.
For more details and registration, please visit this link.

Post-Seminar Engagement

Following the seminar, opportunities will be provided for attendees to ask questions directly to the speaker. This engagement is designed to facilitate further discussion and networking, promoting a conducive environment for new business developments. Additionally, registration for archived access will remain open post-event.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Japan Planning Institute at 〒106-0047 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Minamiazabu 5-2-32, Kowa Hiroo Building, or via phone at 03-5793-9761.

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