Chugai Pharmaceutical (TOKYO:4519) is one of Japan’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies with strengths in biotechnology products. Chugai, based in Tokyo, specializes in prescription pharmaceuticals and is listed on the 1st section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As an important member of the Roche Group, Chugai is actively involved in R&D activities in Japan and abroad. Specifically, Chugai is working to develop innovative products which may satisfy the unmet medical needs, mainly focusing on the oncology area.
In Japan, Chugai’s research facilities in Gotemba and Kamakura are collaborating to develop new pharmaceuticals and laboratories in Ukima are conducting research for technology development for industrial production. Overseas, Chugai Pharmabody Research based in Singapore is engaged in research focusing on the generation of novel antibody drugs by utilizing Chugai’s proprietary innovative antibody engineering technologies. Chugai Pharma USA and Chugai Pharma Europe are engaged in clinical development activities in the United States and Europe.
The consolidated revenue in 2014 of Chugai totaled 461.1 billion yen and the operating income was 77.3 billion yen (IFRS Core basis).
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Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | |
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Headquarters Address: |
2-1-1 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku |
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| Tokyo 103-8324 | ||
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81-3-3273-0881 | |
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Ticker: |
(TOKYO:4519) |
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Public |
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Pharmaceutical | |
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Key Executives: |
Chairman & CEO: Osamu Nagayama |
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Deputy Chairman: Motoo Ueno |
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President & COO: Tatsuro Kosaka |
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Contact: |
Koki Harada | |
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+81-3-3273-0881 | |
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Investor Relations |
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Contact: |
Toshiya Sasai | |
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+81-3-3273-0554 |
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