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Rakuten Medical Taiwan

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Rakuten Medical Taiwan
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Rakuten Medical Taiwan
About

Company summary

Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a global biotechnology company developing precision, cell-targeting investigational therapies on its Alluminox™ technology platform, which utilizes antibodies conjugated with payloads that are specifically activated at the tumor site.

Our first clinical product received marketing approval in Japan from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for ASP-1929 PIT to treat unresectable locally advanced or recurrent head and neck cancer - and is also in Phase III pivotal clinical testing globally to treat terminal cancer patients. This is a first-in-class product with unique pharmacological activity and with the potential to have a broad impact in cancer.

Rakuten Medical is committed to its mission to conquer cancer and aims to realize a society where cancer patients can lead fulfilling lives. Headquartered in the United States, Rakuten Medical has 5 locations in 5 countries, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.rakuten-med.com.

Products or services

Our long-term objective is to commercialize a number of therapies based on Photoimmunotherapy to treat a broad range of solid tumor types, as single agent and in combination with other immunomodulatory agents, to generate robust and long lasting anticancer immunological responses.

Rakuten Medical is currently sponsoring a global Phase 3 multicenter clinical study for ASP-1929 to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ASP-1929 in patients with recurrent Head and Neck Cancer. Additional Phase 2 studies are also in place to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ASP-1929 in patients with other cancer types.

Mission

Our mission is to offer new, safe, and effective cancer treatment options that could transform and improve the lives of patients.

Rakuten Medical was created out of passion, ambition, and the motivating strength to take on the battle against a disease that affects millions across the world – cancer. Rakuten Medical embraces a culture of compassion. We abide by our promise to develop effective, safe and innovative therapies for patients as soon as scientifically possible, without delay, to extend and improve cancer treatment worldwide. Our slogan is “CONQUERING Cancer. For LIFE”.

Rakuten Medical Taiwan, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.