Akira Suzuki has over 20 years experience in the clinical research, medical devices and equipment industries.

During his 12 years with a CRO, he acquired experience in testing and analysis of new drugs in various development phases.

After working in the CRO industry, he changed his career to medical inspection equipment and medical device sales & marketing. Working for both Japanese and foreign capitalized companies, he has an excellent track record in the sales of medical device and equipment to many well-known hospitals and clinics in Japan.

Akira previously worked for Tomakomai Clinical Research Center, Pacific Science Trade, Beckman Coulter, and Arrows and joined Leverage on November 1st, 2011 to focus on executive search.