Our Unique Culture
There are 2 core principles, based on our Japanese heritage, by which all Otsuka-people have lived for nearly a century. Today, they continue to serve as the foundation of our culture, embodying who we are and how we will achieve our goals.
jissho
(JIS-SHOH) Actualization
Achievement, completion, and the discovery of truth
Otsuka-people are encouraged to push themselves far beyond expectations. To dream the impossible and make it a reality. By living the principles of jissho, individuals and teams can achieve unprecedented outcomes that ultimately lead to greater responsibility.
sozosei
(SOH-ZOH-SAY) Creativity
Pursuing what only Otsuka is capable of conceiving and achieving
Sozosei gives Otsuka-people permission to do what's never been done and can only be done by Otsuka. Every day is a new chance to invent and to create so that we can provide answers to medical needs that have yet to be addressed.
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Who We Are
Curious
We live to learn and discover. That’s why we never stop asking questions: Why? How? What if? Our inquisitive nature keeps us searching for the right answers, not just the obvious ones.
Courageous
We dare to do what others will not. We know it is the only way we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. We will face adversity, but we will not let it keep us from doing what’s right.
Distinctive
We are authentic and stay true to ourselves, without artifice or urge to imitate. We commit ourselves to the development of products and services that only Otsuka could conceive and make a reality.
What We Believe In
Perseverance
We persist to do what’s right and what matters.
Unconventional thinking
We live to create and discover a better way.
Humility
We unite to serve the needs of others before our own.
At the heart of Otsuka are Otsuka-people, and the bold way in which we collaborate and operate inspires me daily. I am constantly reminded of the impact we create, meeting unmet medical needs and serving our patients and communities.
Shobana Narayanan
Shobana NarayananVice President,
People and Business Services
I’m proud of the culture, proud of our perseverance, and I’m proud to share the things that we believe in and the things that we stand for. At Otsuka, we are committed to being courageous, collaborative, and connected to foster the best for the next generation.
Steven Rosen
Steven RosenVice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Otsuka-people are naturally curious, exceptionally courageous, and authentically distinctive. Innovation is a way of thinking at Otsuka; it’s a culture that permeates every aspect of our organization. This combination is who we are and how we function at our core and the reason we can defy limitation.
Kunal Gandhi, MD
Kunal Gandhi, MDVice President, Clinical Development,
Nephrology & Immunology
Patients and caregivers are at the heart of what we do at Otsuka. The progress we continue to make would not be possible without them and their drive to seek innovation ultimately helps the communities we serve.
Eli Perez
Eli PerezSenior Director,
Patient Advocacy and Stakeholder Management
Our Purpose
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