About us

Meet Tetsu Yung

Personal & educational highlights

Fluent in 5 languages: English, Japanese, French, Chinese (Mandarin), and Spanish
PhD and Post-doc in DNA repair and RNA transcription
MBA in Finance and International Management

Career highlights

Founder, TETSUNAGI Consulting, Inc.
Over 20 years of experience across Japanese CROs, pharmaceutical companies, and academia
Experience spanning project leadership, cross-border coordination, business development, and translational research

Pharma experience (Eisai)

Led regulatory strategy in Korea, successfully overturning a negative decision from KDFA and securing a waiver for a bridging study in a breast cancer program
Contributed to corporate-level milestone evaluations alongside the Chief Scientific Officer
Conducted due diligence on multiple licensing opportunities
Supported oversight of Eisai’s global pipeline under CSO leadership

Clinical CRO experience (Covance/Labcorp/Fortrea)

Managed 7 studies as Japan PM with on or ahead of schedule milestone achievements for Japan sites
Subject matter expert on Japan costing algorithms, local operations, culture and communications, and other important know-how to integrate Japan into global operations
Trained and mentored over 20 Japan CTLs to manage studies in Japan
Managed communications as liaison for Japanese clients running studies outside of Japan
Contribu12 years in global clinical development, including Japan Program Management
Led 7 clinical studies as Japan PM, consistently delivering milestones on or ahead of schedule
Recognized as a subject matter expert in integrating Japan into global trials, including costing, operations, and cross-cultural execution
Trained and mentored 20+ Clinical Trial Leads (CTLs) in Japan
Acted as liaison for Japanese sponsors conducting global studies
Contributed to winning major programs through bid defense support as Japan SMEted to winning major studies as Japan SME at bid defenses

Curriculum Vitae

Meet Yuko Muto

Work Experience

Nagasaki University Hospital and Affiliated Hospitals

Specialist Course in Internal Medicine: 2023-present

Residency: 2016-2022

· Completed both basic and advanced training in Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. Manage the treatment of outpatients and inpatients across various fields.

· Practice clinical care based on the latest guidelines and evidence-based medicine (EBM).

· Successfully completed the residency program while simultaneously raising 4 children.

Online Medical Consultation

Online Physician: 2022-present

· Provide online consultations primarily in the fields of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, treating over 1,500 patients per month. Despite the limited environment of video consultations, achieved high patient and family satisfaction and a high repeat rate.

· Direct patients with suspected high-risk conditions to in-person consultations during nights and holidays, and prepare medical reference letters for such cases.

Eisai

Medical Representative (MR): 2008-2010

· Served as a medical representative in the fields of Rheumatology and Alzheimer's disease.

· Successfully developed new markets in the Hachioji area of Tokyo, with the highest business target achievement rate in Tokyo, despite being a rookie.

· Engaged with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and organized study sessions and research meetings for patients and families.

Education

· 2016: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Nagasaki University

· 2015: Clerkship at Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

o Specialty: Internal Medicine Consultation

· 2008: Bachelor of Arts, Department of English Literature, Tsuda University

o Majors: American Politics, English Literature

Languages

· Native: Japanese

· Fluent: English

Curriculum Vitae

Meet Mena Villalobos

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Language Specialist with extensive experience in Medical and Healthcare Interpretation. Proven track record of facilitating accurate, real-time communication in high-pressure clinical and legal environments. Expertise in bridging language gaps for complex technical subject matter while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Specialized Translation: Medical Terminology, Clinical Trial Documentation, Regulatory Filings.
Interpretation: Simultaneous & Consecutive (Spanish ↔ English).
Compliance: Confidentiality protocols, cultural adaptation, and ethical standards in healthcare.
Project Management: Team leadership for international academic congresses and localization workflows.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Datamark-LLS | Medical & Legal Interpreter | 2024 – 2025

Provided high-precision, real-time interpretation for healthcare providers and patients, ensuring accurate transmission of medical diagnoses, treatment plans, and pharmaceutical instructions.
Managed sensitive medical data with 100% compliance with privacy standards and cultural sensitivity.
Navigated high-pressure scenarios, including emergency room interactions and complex legal consultations for healthcare clients.

Kelly Services OPI-LLS | Bilingual Healthcare Interpreter | 2023 – 2024

Facilitated Spanish-English communication for international medical and customer service clients, focusing on clarity and terminology accuracy.
Developed a specialized lexicon for conveying nuanced medical and technical information to diverse audiences.
Ensured seamless communication flow in fast-paced telephonic interpretation environments.

UAEMex | Academic Translator & Interpreter | 2021 – 2023

Led simultaneous interpretation for major international conferences, including the "Coloquio: Traducción y Normatividad de las Lenguas."
Coordinated with international delegates to ensure cultural adaptation of technical academic presentations.
Supported the translation of research findings and academic publications, focusing on precise localization.

Official Office of Migration (Mexico City) | Legal Department Intern | 2021 – 2022

Assisted in the "Permanent Modernization and Updating of Migratory Services," gaining exposure to regulatory frameworks and legal documentation.
Handled confidential legal filings, ensuring accuracy in high-stakes governmental processes.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Team Leadership: Directed the translation team for the 2nd and 3rd International Congress of Foreign Languages at UAEMex Texcoco.
Specialized Training: Designed and facilitated workshops on professional communication and phonetics for advanced language learners.
Scientific Contribution: Edited and localized high-impact academic publications, ensuring technical accuracy for international peer review.

EDUCATION

Autonomous Mexico State University (UAEMex)

Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages | 2018 – 2022
Relevant Coursework: Simultaneous Interpretation, Technical Translation, Italian Language Studies, Linguistics.

LANGUAGES

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent- Bilingual)

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