Astellas Names President of Astellas US Technologies

Astellas has appointed John DeMay president, Astellas US Technologies, Inc. (AUST). He will be responsible for promoting collaboration and cooperation across pharmaceutical technology divisions functions in the Americas. He will also serve as the site manager for AUST based in Northbrook and will represent AUST in various Americas management activities. Mr. DeMay will also continue in his role as head of project and product management group.

"John's background and broad experience in this area will help him meet the challenges of this new role, while continuing to grow the strong partnerships that exist within AUST and between AUST and its collaborators," said Katsutoshi Nakamura, head of project and product management within pharmaceutical technology, AUST. "He is dedicated to assuring stable global supply of clinical and commercial products for patients."

Previously, Mr. DeMay served as executive director, pharmaceutical technology management for AUST.  He joined Astellas in 2002 as an associate director of technical services and later served as director and senior director of the CMC technology group within U.S. pharmaceutical technology management.