Lisa Takagi
Managing Editor
Lisa provides editorial coverage of all aspects of Japan’s prescription drug market for Scrip and Pink Sheet, including company, market, pricing and regulatory developments, as well as publishing podcast content regularly in the local Japanese language.
Lisa brings close to a decade of experience working in either international teams or reporting, writing and editing, including in broadcast media through an internship as a TV reporter in Canada. Most recently, she covered the IT sector for ITmedia Enterprise in Japan. Lisa is bilingual in Japanese and English. She speaks basic French and Mandarin with keen interests in learning new languages. She holds an MA in Fine Art from Tokyo University of the Arts as well as a Master’s in Journalism from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Canada.
Latest From Lisa Takagi
Japan Approves Leqembi, All Eyes Now On Extended Pricing Discussions
Japan's latest batch of product approvals includes high-profile Alzheimer's drug Leqembi (lecanemab), along with Alhemo (concizumab) for hemophilia, Phozevel (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia and others. Eyes are now on the shape of use guidelines and monitoring requirements for Leqembi, along with how its extended NHI reimbursement pricing process will develop. All going well, it could reach the market by the end of the year.
Japan Approves Leqembi, All Eyes Now On Extended Pricing Discussions
Japan's latest batch of product approvals includes high-profile Alzheimer's drug Leqembi (lecanemab), along with Alhemo (concizumab) for hemophilia, Phozevel (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia and others. Eyes are now on the shape of use guidelines and monitoring requirements for Leqembi, along with how its extended NHI reimbursement pricing process will develop. All going well, it could reach the market by the end of the year.
Eisai Digital Venture Theoria Plans Dementia Data Insights
A new digital health venture set up by Eisai plans to start operations in Japan from April 2024 with services related to cognitive impairment and dementia, in line with the Japanese firm's therapeutic advances in this area.
Otsuka Expands Ocular Gene Therapy Interests Through ShapeTX Deal
Otsuka steps into the ocular gene therapy field through a technology licensing deal worth up to $1.5bn with ShapeTX, which in turn further expands the US firm's global reach following a $3bn collaboration with Roche.
Japan Takes New Steps To Build On Real-World Data Foundations
As Japan widens its window for the use of real-world data to support drug development though revision of the Next Generation Medical Infrastructure Act, the pharma industry is hoping for more regular inclusion in regulatory filings. A dedicated group within the PMDA shares its views on how the area is developing and practical measures being taken to drive RWD adoption.
Otsuka Adds To CNS Pipeline With Mindset Acquisition
After a year of R&D collaboration, Otsuka has made a decision to acquire Canadian venture Mindset to further expand its neurological pipeline with new 5-HT2A agonists.