Key Features of the Seminar
This seminar offered a comprehensive educational program specifically designed for students and recent graduates. Each session covered essential topics, such as the basics of commissioning and qualification, aseptic isolators, and single-use bioreactor systems. Through practical group work and homework assignments, students and recent graduates engaged in creating user requirement specifications and conducting risk assessments.
Objectives and Outcomes
This seminar, planned and operated by Emerging Leaders, is dedicated to nurturing future leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Students and recent graduates not only acquire theoretical knowledge, but also develop practical skills through group work and homework, resulting in tangible deliverables. This approach ensures all participants become immediate assets in the workplace, equipped with deep understanding and hands-on experience.
Guest speakers from various system companies were invited to each session to lecture on the latest technological trends and practical case studies. This enabled attendees to learn directly from industry experts at the forefront of their fields, greatly benefiting their career development.
Throughout the event, students and recent graduates presented their cumulative learning; this was especially true in the fourth session’s Hackathon. This presentation session allowed the participants to reflect on their growth and share insights with peers and instructors. Additionally, the visit to the Taiyo Pharma Tech Takatsuki Plant offered a valuable opportunity to experience the actual manufacturing environment, bridging theory and practice.
The Japan Hackathon 2023 Emerging Leaders Executive Committee
The Japan Hackathon 2023 Emerging Leaders Executive Committee included the following individuals:
- Tetsuro Hatsuoka, Kajima Corporation
- Nobumitsu Kobayashi, Dalton Corporation
- Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- Mayuko Shimokawa, Taiyo Pharmatech Co., LTD
- Takanori Tatezawa, Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., LTD
- Emiko Yamada, Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Corporation
Seminar Purpose, Implementation, and Evaluation
From the Emerging Leader perspective, this seminar not only aimed to educate students and recent graduates, but also to foster leadership within the Emerging Leader community. By taking the initiative to plan and execute this seminar, Emerging Leader members cultivated essential leadership skills and expanded their professional networks through collaboration with the Board of Directors and Communities of Practice. This collaborative approach strengthened interpersonal relationships within ISPE and positioned Emerging Leaders as proactive leaders ready to tackle future challenges.
The planning and execution process itself will serve as a learning platform for Emerging Leaders, enhancing their project management and organizational skills. The interaction with industry experts and peers during the seminar will contribute to their professional growth and leadership development.
A Platform for Future Leaders
The ISPE Japan Affiliate’s seminar, led by Emerging Leaders, provides a valuable platform for the personal and professional growth of ISPE students and recent graduates. As young professionals strive to become future leaders in the pharmaceutical industry, their journey of merging theory with practice is an inspiring vision for the entire industry. This seminar is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the careers of students and recent graduates and fostering the next generation of industry leaders.
Hiroyuki Miyazaki is the Engineering Services Manager at the Engineering Osaka Plant GMS Japan for Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited. He joined ISPE in 2023.
