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Hiroki Takai

Biotech VC | London | PhD MBA

London, England

Invests in

Skills

Venture Capital
Regulatory Affairs
Epigenetics
Cancer Research
Brain Tumors
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Flow Cytometry
Cancer
Biology
Oncology
Genetics

Education

Work Experience

  • Director, Investment Group, UK Office

    2023

    I am responsible for Life Science investments, including strategy development, investment execution, and growth support. As the first life science investor outside of Japan at Global Brain, I build a tangible network locally and globally and evaluate opportunities in the healthcare sector. I also fundraise and manage the relationship with our Limited Partners.

  • Principal, Investment Group, UK Office

    2022 - 2023

  • Educational Leave

    2020 - 2022

    London Business School, MBA Class of 2022

  • Senior Associate, Lilly New Ventures

    2021 - 2021

  • Senior Associate, Japan Drug Development and Medical Affairs

    2016 - 2020

2020 - 2022

  • Consultant

    2020 - 2022

    My first start-up vibes. Advisory role on R&D from a biochemist perspective.

  • Project Manager

    2021 - 2022

    Forecasting and advisory role at the Economist Group through research and analysis of the Asian Pharmaceutical and CDMO market.

  • Research Fellow

    2015 - 2016