In today’s fast-evolving healthcare sector, women are playing a crucial role in shaping the future of pharmaceuticals. Therefore, we decided to recognize and amplify the contributions of women in the pharmaceutical industry, offering a platform for women to connect, learn, and inspire, through our event “Empowering Women in Pharma”.
Interphex Week Special Lecture 2
📅 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025｜15:00 ～16:00
📍Location: Big Sight Tokyo, Japan [Venue A East Hall]
About The Event
Interphex Tokyo is approaching, and we are excited to announce a special seminar hosted by our Chief Commercial Officer, Henny Zijlstra, and Head of US & APAC, Hideyuki Tanaka.
The seminar will explore the unique challenges women encounter in both Japan and Western countries in the pharmaceutical industry, highlight the critical importance of supporting female leadership in pharma, and share personal hopes and visions for the future of women’s empowerment.
Why You Should Attend
This event is the perfect fit for you if you are interested in hearing a discussion form different perpectives about how we can all do our part in empowering women and why women empowerment is crucial in our industry!
Whether you are a experienced leader or just starting your career in the industry we are inviting you to join this seminar!
Our Key Speakers
We are honored to welcome our expert speakers, Henny Zijlstra and Hideyuki Tanaka from Adragos Pharma, who will share their insights and experiences on empowering women, promoting diversity, and driving innovation in the pharmaceutical industry at our “Women in Pharma” event in Tokyo.
Henny Zijlstra, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Meet Henny, our esteemed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Adragos Pharma. Henny leads with a customer-first approach, driving our mission to deliver superior experiences and outcomes. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical CDMO industry, she disrupts the market with innovative strategies that fuel progress and innovation. Passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion, Henny actively serves as a role model for the next generation of female leaders. Her leadership raises the bar, inspiring our team to exceed expectations while fostering deep connections with customers.
Hideyuki Tanaka, Head of Commercial US & APAC
Hide serves as Adragos’ Head Commercial US & APAC and brings over two decades of experience within the pharmaceutical and CDMO industry. He has an extensive global background spanning the United States, Europe, and Japan. Throughout Hide’s career, he has excelled in roles covering sales, marketing, business development, corporate governance, project management, and medicinal chemistry. Possessing a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and an MBA from Bond University in Australia, Hide exemplifies an unwavering commitment to professional growth.
