Innovation & Science

We believe innovative drugs are,
in a sense,"hand-made."
The most important thing is to trust in people's skills and expertise.

Contributing to better health worldwide - researchers at Otsuka Pharmaceutical choose research themes often overlooked by others and pursue their research with passion and conviction.

Original Research & Development

Otsuka takes a holistic approach to people's health and well-being through its two core businesses of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Aiming to find cures for diseases and to maintain and promote people's health, we continue to take the untraveled path in research and development.

Principal Research & Development Facilities

Otsuka has a global network of R&D facilities for innovative product research and development to help find cures for disease and support better health.

Pipeline

Otsuka Pharmaceutical collaborates actively with leading-edge academia and venture companies, in addition to using conventional drug discovery methods. This open sharing of ideas enables us to develop unique compounds.

Otsuka's Open Innovation

As part of our inquisitive research culture, Otsuka Pharmaceutical also enters into "horizontal collaborations" in which we harmonize with, as equals, bioventures and academic institutions. Aligning our own drug discovery resources with external knowledge and technologies multiplies our collective capacity for pathbreaking innovation.

Clinical Trial Data Transparency

Otsuka, as a company focused on innovation, recognizes the value of access to clinical trial data for the advancement of public health and science.

Partnering/Licensing Activities

Otsuka views partnership as a key strategy for innovation.