Addressing the medical challenge of dryness,
Opening up new treatment possibilities through innovative drug discovery.
Addressing the medical challenge of dryness,
Opening up new treatment possibilities through innovative drug discovery.
Who We Are
We are an R&D-driven biotechnology company founded by experts in drug discovery and business development. Guided by a philosophy that respects the body’s inherent functions, we focus on small-molecule drug discovery to create new therapeutic options for xerostomia.
We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs by providing patients with new, scientifically grounded therapeutic options.
Our Mission
To advance meaningful patient benefit and the evolution of healthcare, while creating sustainable social and business value.
Our Vision
Company profile
About Us
Company Name: SiccaNova Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director and President Kenwei Ni
Address: 2-5-1 Azuma, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Established: February 2022
Business activities: Research and development of innovative pharmaceuticals to address the medical challenge of dryness.
Mission: To patients waiting for necessary medications.
Our team
Our team is composed of professionals with extensive hands-on experience in drug discovery and business development.
Keni Nii Ph.D.
Representative Director (CEO)
founder
Former Head of Neuroscience Research Laboratory, Astellas Pharma Inc.
Taiji Sawamoto Ph.D.
Director (COO)
Chief Officer
Former Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
Former Executive Officer and Director of Tsukuba Research Center, Astellas Pharma Inc.
Fumihiro Nakamori
Ph.D., MBA
Outside Director
Vice President, Investment Department, Tohoku University Venture Partners Co., Ltd.
Yoshiharu Uruno
Ph.D. Pharmacist
Outside Director
JIC Venture Growth Investments Co., Ltd.
Venture capitalist, life sciences professional
Kozo Isshiki
External auditor
After serving as the head of corporate sales at a major bank, he became a former managing director and executive officer at a regional bank.
