Mika Nishimura

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Global Commercialization Leader | Independent Director | Venture Investor @ Gilde Healthcare
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
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About Mika Nishimura

As a Global Commercialization Executive, I am known for conceiving, planning, and launching disruptive medical technologies across global markets from inception to scale, consistently exceeding corporate objectives and financial goals.A trusted advisor and an independent board director for companies looking to grow their international business, I successfully shepherd organizations, from small early-clinical-stage private ventures to global commercial enterprises across a spectrum of technologies.My teams thrive within the culture of shared vision, battlefield experience, and accountability I promote. Additionally, I work proactively with the management to realign organizational structures based on the ever-changing landscape of opportunities and occasionally adverse market conditions.How do I advise my teams to succeed?STRATEGIC EXECUTION: My value is identifying expansion opportunities to increase enterprise value, helping management design strategic road maps grounded in understanding market dynamics, regulatory environments, and customer insights, and setting realistic but challenging execution plans. GLOBAL COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP: I have been exceptionally resourceful in leveraging my extensive network across the med-tech industry to recruit exceptional talent globally. Additionally, I assist management in actively engaging with strategic partners, critical societies, prominent physicians, advisors, and advocacy groups to enhance organizational visibility, helping to ensure commercial success.FINANCIAL & RISK MANAGEMENT: Working with the company leadership, my collaborative style focuses on managing potential exposures. Additionally, I instill a culture of integrity in my team by providing the necessary tools and training. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: I foster a culture of shared vision, leveraging industry experience and personal/team accountability, coupled with an innate ability to identify, develop, and mentor diverse and inclusive executive talent. Currently, I am looking to add one more board director position, preferably with a late-stage private company.

Mika Nishimura's Current Company Details
Gilde Healthcare

Gilde Healthcare

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Global Commercialization Leader | Independent Director | Venture Investor
Mika Nishimura Work Experience Details
  • Gilde Healthcare
    Operational Partner
    Gilde Healthcare 2011 - Present
    Utrecht, Nl
    Since 2011, I have been the West Coast operational partner with this trans-Atlantic life-science venture fund with $2 billion under management and a new $800 million fund. As an integral member of the investment team, I conduct due diligence and generate deal flow in both the US and in Europe. Because of my extensive background in global commercialization, I am a valued advisor to our portfolio company leadership teams on a range of topics including market access, organizational structure, and commercial scale-up plans.
  • Hoya
    Independent Director, Audit, Nominating, And Comp Committees. Healthcare Compliance Committee Chair
    Hoya Jun 2022 - Present
    Tacoma, Washington, Us
    HOYA (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 7741) constantly strives to create new value through innovation based on its advanced optics technologies.
  • Accuray
    Independent Director, Chair Of The Nominating & Corp. Governance Committee
    Accuray Aug 2021 - Present
    Madison, Wi, Us
    Accuray (Nasdaq: ARAY) is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible.
  • Si-Bone
    Independent Director, Chair Of The Nominating And Governance Committee
    Si-Bone Mar 2021 - Present
    Santa Clara, California, Us
    SI-BONE (Nasdaq: SIBN) is a medical device company that pioneered minimally invasive surgery of the SI joint with the iFuse Implant System.
  • Tristel Global
    Board Advisor
    Tristel Global Jan 2021 - Present
    Snailwell, Cambridgeshire, Gb
    Tristel, plc is a UK publicly listed company and a global leader in high-level medical device decontamination and disinfection.
  • Mobileodt
    Independent Director, Compensation Committee Member
    Mobileodt Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
    Tel Aviv, Il
    MobileODT is a commercial-stage venture-backed company with an AI clinical decision support technology to assess cervical cancer.
  • Nvision Medical (Acquired By Boston Scientific)
    Vice President, Commercialization
    Nvision Medical (Acquired By Boston Scientific) 2016 - Apr 2020
    Marlborough, Ma, Us
    I joined nVision Medical which was an 8-person clinical-stage company focused on early detection of ovarian cancer to help the CEO raise Series B financing. In less than 2 years, the company was acquired by Boston Scientific for $275 million in the largest transaction in women's health in recent years.►For a pre-commercial-stage company, it was important to build a compelling market opportunity analysis and a defensible commercial plan. I successfully defended the magnitude of the opportunity through the due diligence process with multiple parties.►I established and strengthened credibility with KOLs and the society, whose support motivated potential acquirers.►After the acquisition, I co-led the commercial integration program, creating a detailed commercial launch plan. On the clinical front, I helped the Boston team complete the clinical study and develop a long-term clinical roadmap.
  • Auxogyn, Inc. (Acquired By Progyny, Inc.)
    Vice President, Commercial Development
    Auxogyn, Inc. (Acquired By Progyny, Inc.) 2011 - 2015
    I was brought into the company by the board to partner with the CEO to create the vision for and successfully commercialize a first of a kind AI-based embryo assessment technology (Eeva) for IVF procedures. ► We launched Eeva in a few select international markets after based on ease of market access, the potential market size, similarities to the US market dynamics, and favorable economics. ► After conducting rigorous pricing analysis, we positioned Eeva as a premium-priced, pay-per-click add-on service through partner clinics.► Our 8-person commercial team achieved consistent adoption and penetration, which compelled Merck Serono to acquire commercial rights. I assisted the CEO in negotiating the commercial agreement and managed the alliance as a member of the steering committee.
  • The Blg Group
    Founder And Managing Partner
    The Blg Group 1999 - 2011
    I founded The BLG Group, a consulting partnership to help medical device companies identify and attract investors and pursue growth opportunities. Over the years, we completed over 40 client projects, including several multi-year engagements across 14 distinct clinical/technology segments ranging from aesthetics to pharmacy automation to metabolic syndrome.
  • Ev3, Inc. (Acquired By Covidien)
    Vp International Sales Operations & Marketing
    Ev3, Inc. (Acquired By Covidien) 2002 - 2006
    At ev3, I persuaded the CEO to invest in emerging markets by presenting a compelling and robust business plan. We built commercial infrastructure across 35 markets to sell over 400 SKUs across peripheral and neurovascular product lines. In less than 5 years, we grew the revenue from $500K to $60 million run-rate, exceeding revenue target in 16 out of 19 quarters even amidst the SARS epidemic in Asia and financial crisis in Latin America. Our group was the first geographical unit to achieve positive EBIDTA. The success of my division created a durable foundation for the eventual acquisition by Covidien.
  • Guidant Corp (Acquired By Boston Scientific)
    Director, Global Marketing
    Guidant Corp (Acquired By Boston Scientific) 1992 - 1999
    I spearheaded international marketing in both developed and emerging markets at the Vascular Intervention Division. I transitioned the international sales strategy from distributors to direct operations in key strategic markets including DACHS, France, UK, Benelux, Japan, and Australia, resulting in >100% increase in revenue and >30% improvement in market share.When the Guidant executive committee established the Emerging Markets group, I was tapped to develop and implement the go-to-market strategies in Canada, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America regions. In less than 3 years, we grew revenue from $14 million to $50 million.
  • L.E.K. Consulting
    Consultant
    L.E.K. Consulting 1989 - 1991
    Boston, Ma, Us
    As a strategy consultant, I executed over 20 M&A advisory engagements across a variety of industries from healthcare, consumer products, and an airline. I counseled clients on the fit between the proposed deal and their strategic objectives and provided recommendations on realistic valuation.
  • Bain & Company
    Associate Consultant
    Bain & Company 1985 - 1987
    Boston, Ma, Us

Mika Nishimura Skills

Start Ups Medical Devices Cross Functional Team Leadership Business Development Business Strategy Strategy Management Marketing Strategy Business Planning Marketing Mergers And Acquisitions Strategic Planning Commercialization Biotechnology Due Diligence Competitive Analysis Entrepreneurship R&d Project Management M&a Execution Mergers Research And Development

Mika Nishimura Education Details

  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School
    Master Of Business Administration - Mba
  • Yale University
    Yale University
    Member Of Phi Beta Kappa

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