## Enhancing Innovation 

Reinforcing drug discovery capabilities and boosting R&D productivity are vital issues for us as we aim to achieve sustainable growth based on creating a continuous stream of innovative and reliable new drugs. We have taken a proactive approach, deciding in May 2013 to reshape our research framework and introduce a new structure for R&D enabling allocation of resources to new therapeutic areas and drug discovery technologies. 

## Reshaping the Research Framework 

In May 2013, we initiated moves to reshape our research framework and introduce a new system for R&D, seek- ing to optimize the allocation of R&D resources while reinforcing our drug discovery capabilities to accelerate the development of new drugs. 

These reforms involve reshaping drug discovery research functions with the aim of constructing a global research network. We also reinforced our research management to accelerate the drug discovery process. 

## Reshaping Our Research Framework 

## ConSolidAtion And EnHAnCEMEnt of drug diSCovEry funCtionS 

• Reorganization of drug discovery research functions 

• Creation of a network research framework 

## inCrEASEd utilizAtion of Cutting-EdgE ExtErnAl SCiEnCE 

• Establishment of Astellas Innovation Management 

Research units for each therapeutic area have been del- egated broader authority and responsibility to identify potential development candidates in an effort to enhance the autonomy and agility of each unit. 

## Creating a Network Research Framework 

Our aim is to construct a global network research framework based on the principles of Best Science, Best Talent and Best Place—promoting an open innova- tion approach based on cutting-edge science (Best 

## PurSuit of nEw tHErAPEutiC ArEAS And nEw drug diSCovEry PlAtforM tECHnologiES 

• Alliances with various partners 

• Expansion of the activities of the Frontier Disease Research Unit 

• Establishment of a Regenerative Medicine Unit 

## ACCElErAtion of drug diSCovEry 

• Strengthening of the research management framework 

• Promotion of “Multi-Track” R&D process 

