About Us

Rob Claar

Co-founder, CEO

Rob creates new businesses that address the unmet needs of patients, doctors, innovators and authorities. He is passionate about developing creative solutions for access to Japan’s healthcare market.

Over three decades, Rob has founded a number of businesses including Junicon, a global healthcare marketing research consultancy, and Vorpal Technologies, a MedTech regulatory consultancy.

He maintains a worldwide trust network with leading innovators in MedTech and pharma through optimism, tenacious follow-through and a spirit of collaboration. 

Ben Pratt

Co-founder, COO

Ben has two decades of experience in healthcare strategy development, marketing, and operations. He commercialized and marketed best-in-class medical products globally and in Japan while at Edwards Lifesciences.

As GM at Vorpal Technologies, he consulted for global healthcare innovators and launched Vorpal Women’s Health, a commercial entity sold in 2017.

His forte and personal mission is creating new businesses for the betterment of patient care. Ben holds an MBA from the University of Southern California.

Hitoshi Torii

CFO

Hitoshi has 30 years of leadership experience in the life science industry including both large and venture biotech and pharmaceutical companies in executive management, finance, business development, and commercial roles.

Hitoshi’s background as a research scientist and financial professional make him a hands-on manager in biotech startups.

He is experienced in private equity fundraising and IPO preparation and holds MBA & USCPA qualifications.

Russel Haskin

Chief Commercial Officer

Russ has over two decades of business experience in Japan, and 16 years’ experience leading marketing, sales and clinical research functions for cardiovascular and neuromodulation businesses at Medtronic with Japan and Asia Pacific responsibilities.

Russ maintains strong relationships with thought leaders in many areas of cardiovascular medicine. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Anne Bille, MD, PhD, MPH

Medical Advisor

Anne is the former head of Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and Operations at Baxalta and Baxter Japan and was Medical Director for programs at Wyeth Japan and Eli Lilly Japan.  Anne is a licenced Psychiatrist and has a track record of leading successful regulatory and clinical programs in oncology, CNS, hemophilia and anesthesia.  Anne has been a resident of Japan for 19 years.