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Can you share how you've achieved deep expertise in your field and any recognition you've received for it?  

Prior to joining Takeda, I dedicated a decade to developing automated visual inspection (AVI) technologies from scratch. This experience gave me the privilege of going through the highs and lows and witnessing the whole innovation cycle: from first ideas to qualified good manufacturing practice (GMP) AVI systems. 
 
Through hands-on experience, I was able to experiment and learn from each failure, which proved to be incredibly valuable in gaining the level of detail required to fully understand the technology and assist the network on various topics. 
 
Open-mindedness helped me learn from failures and curiosity let me overcome various challenges by applying insights from multiple disciplines. I achieved deep expertise in AVI by embracing innovation and learning from successes, and most of all, from failures. 
 
I enjoy sharing my knowledge about AVI technology with various functions across the globe to elevate its use in our network, while continuously learning from new use cases and environments. 
 
I am driven by the network's approach to support, especially on challenging and unsolved tasks, which further motivates me to make a difference for our network. 

Could you provide an example of how your innovative solutions have influenced strategies at Takeda?  

Our portfolio contains many products that present unique challenges to visual inspection. By leveraging deep expertise and innovation management, I successfully led, motivated, and collaborated with the team to develop automated solutions for these complex products. 

With some of these products, we will be even the first in the market to automate the inspection process, giving us a competitive advantage. In a nutshell, AVI technology for such complex products represents a game changer for our supply chain, leading to significant cost efficiency and improved process reliability. 

Share a specific instance where your subject mastery and guiding authority led to significant positive outcomes for a project or initiative at Takeda.  

In FY2023, we had the opportunity to accelerate AVI implementation within the network through a Must-Win initiative. Leading engineering design studies and utilizing my specialized knowledge and the team’s diverse background helped to complete the design phases. 

This not only boosted confidence in investment decisions, but also ensured future readiness to utilize cutting-edge technologies such as AI. It also played a pivotal role in upskilling the network with the adequate know-how to unleash the full potential of this exciting technology.