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Strategic Planning Group, Specialty Care Business Unit, Pfizer Japan
Hiroshi Hyakumoto has surfed more than a dozen famous spots around the world, from Asia to the U.S. and South America. Perhaps it was this international experience that led him to think about making waves beyond his formerly narrow circle.
The Hiroshima native had served as a sales representative for Pfizer Japan before pursuing an MBA, with sponsorship from his company. "I wanted to create an impact not only at Pfizer but in Japan and around the world," he says.
Hiroshi concluded that Owen offered two strong advantages over other top schools he considered: a strong health care business program and an intimate community. "As an international student, I was worried about being isolated," he says, "but the community here really allowed me to participate and feel part of the group." At the same time, opportunities to work with many diverse groups of colleagues enabled Hiroshi to "learn more about myself and how I could contribute to each group."
With a concentration in marketing—and knowledge he gained in marketing models, sales forecasting, market sizing and innovation—Hiroshi says he was well prepared for an internship with Pfizer's Specialty Care Business unit in New York. Now, back with Pfizer Japan in Tokyo, he's working to ride (or make) the next big wave in health care.
Hiroshi Hyakumoto
Vanderbilt MBA 2010Strategic Planning Group, Specialty Care Business Unit, Pfizer Japan
Leading the Wave
World Surfer Looks to Make Health Care SplashHiroshi Hyakumoto has surfed more than a dozen famous spots around the world, from Asia to the U.S. and South America. Perhaps it was this international experience that led him to think about making waves beyond his formerly narrow circle.
The Hiroshima native had served as a sales representative for Pfizer Japan before pursuing an MBA, with sponsorship from his company. "I wanted to create an impact not only at Pfizer but in Japan and around the world," he says.
Hiroshi concluded that Owen offered two strong advantages over other top schools he considered: a strong health care business program and an intimate community. "As an international student, I was worried about being isolated," he says, "but the community here really allowed me to participate and feel part of the group." At the same time, opportunities to work with many diverse groups of colleagues enabled Hiroshi to "learn more about myself and how I could contribute to each group."
With a concentration in marketing—and knowledge he gained in marketing models, sales forecasting, market sizing and innovation—Hiroshi says he was well prepared for an internship with Pfizer's Specialty Care Business unit in New York. Now, back with Pfizer Japan in Tokyo, he's working to ride (or make) the next big wave in health care.
