Hiroki Takai

Director, Investment Group, UK Office

2023 - Current

I am responsible for Life Science investments, including strategy development, investment execution, and growth support. As the first life science investor outside of Japan at Global Brain, I build a tangible network locally and globally and evaluate opportunities in the healthcare sector. I also fundraise and manage the relationship with our Limited Partners.

Principal, Investment Group, UK Office

2022 - 2023

Educational Leave

2020 - 2022

London Business School, MBA Class of 2022

Senior Associate, Lilly New Ventures

2021 - 2021

Senior Associate, Japan Drug Development and Medical Affairs

2016 - 2020

Consultant

2020 - 2022

My first start-up vibes. Advisory role on R&D from a biochemist perspective.

Project Manager

2021 - 2022

Forecasting and advisory role at the Economist Group through research and analysis of the Asian Pharmaceutical and CDMO market.

Research Fellow

2015 - 2016