cardiology, clinical research, and medical device development
Dr. Takahiro Uchida is a distinguished medical professional with a rich background in cardiology, clinical research, and medical device development. His career spans roles such as Medical Officer at the FDA, where he contributed to the Harmonization by Doing project, and Director of Clinical Research at Boston Scientific Corporation, where he oversaw interventional cardiology projects and achieved significant milestones like the rapid approval of TAXUS Liberte and the successful execution of the PLATINUM clinical trial program.
Holding an M.D. from Fukushima Medical University and a Ph.D. in Medicine from Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Dr. Uchida has furthered his education with a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health and an executive program at Harvard Business School. His expertise is recognized internationally, with board certifications and fellowships from the American College of Cardiology and the Japanese Circulation Society.
Expertise
- Cardiology, clinical research, and medical device development across the pharmaceutical and medical industries.
- MedTech entrepreneurship with successful experience in the US and Japan.
- First-hand experience in the review and evaluation of medical devices while at the FDA.
Experience
- Founded Sanamedi, Inc., a company bridging the gap between academic medtech development and commercialization, which has raised around $30M and achieved global distribution for its medical devices.
- Established Necess Medical LLC., providing consultancy services in clinical development and fostering an ecosystem for global medical device innovation.
- Medical Officer/Clinical Reviewer at The Center for Devices and Radiological Health, US FDA.