Eisai Pharma, a leading global human healthcare company, has announced plans to set up a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation and innovation in India.
The announcement was made by Makoto Haketsu, Global Chief Information Officer of Eisai Pharma, during a visit to GITAM (Deemed to be University) on Wednesday. Accompanied by his core technical team, Haketsu engaged in detailed discussions with Visakhapatnam MP and GITAM President M. Sribharat and the university’s senior leadership team about academic-industry collaboration opportunities.
The announcement was made by Makoto Haketsu, Global Chief Information Officer of Eisai Pharma, during a visit to GITAM (Deemed to be University) on Wednesday. Accompanied by his core technical team, Haketsu engaged in detailed discussions with Visakhapatnam MP and GITAM President M. Sribharat and the university’s senior leadership team about academic-industry collaboration opportunities.
Focus on Digital Innovation and Talent
Haketsu emphasized Eisai Pharma’s strategy to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives in India, backed by robust support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone (VSEZ).
“By bringing together exceptional digital talent, we aim to drive cutting-edge solutions that redefine how healthcare meets evolving needs,”- Haketsu stated.
He praised GITAM’s strong academic infrastructure, interdisciplinary research culture, and focus on emerging technologies. Eisai expressed particular interest in developing a long-term academic partnership to advance digital healthcare innovation
“By bringing together exceptional digital talent, we aim to drive cutting-edge solutions that redefine how healthcare meets evolving needs,”- Haketsu stated.
He praised GITAM’s strong academic infrastructure, interdisciplinary research culture, and focus on emerging technologies. Eisai expressed particular interest in developing a long-term academic partnership to advance digital healthcare innovation
Enabling Industry-Academia Collaboration
During the meeting, MP M. Sribharat underlined GITAM’s mission to foster innovation-driven education and real-world research through meaningful industry partnerships
“We are keen to explore joint research activities and collaborative technology development in areas such as data science, healthcare technologies, and pharmaceutical research with Eisai Pharma,” Sribharat said.
“We are keen to explore joint research activities and collaborative technology development in areas such as data science, healthcare technologies, and pharmaceutical research with Eisai Pharma,” Sribharat said.
High-Level Delegation Engagement
The high-level delegation from Eisai Pharma included:
- Dr. Girish Dixit, Executive Director & Site Head, Eisai India (Visakhapatnam)
- Kosuke Ichinose, Deputy Senior Executive Director (IT)
- Naonori Shibata, Talent Management Lead
- Dr. Kentaro Nagane, Chief Operational Excellence Officer
- Dr. Hemant Nikam, Human Resource Head
- Anand Gal Phade, Projects & Engineering Head
- Joseph Kiran Kumar, IT Head
From GITAM University, senior officials present included Secretary M. Bharadwaja, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Eroll D’Souza, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Y. Goutham Rao, Dean of Computer Science Dr. Arun Kumar, Head of MURTI Labs Dr. BVR Tata, Director of GITAM IT Wing V. Sairam, and other faculty members
Strategic Importance of Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, with its growing reputation as an emerging technology and healthcare hub, offers world-class talent, excellent infrastructure, and strong governmental support for high-tech investments. Eisai’s decision to establish its GCC here is seen as a significant boost to the region’s vision of becoming a center for healthcare innovation and digital excellence
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