{"id":627,"date":"2023-08-05T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T10:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/?p=627"},"modified":"2026-06-12T09:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:58:46","slug":"jcr-pharmaceuticals-chairman-visits-leiden-and-explores-its-biotech-ecosys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/updates\/jcr-pharmaceuticals-chairman-visits-leiden-and-explores-its-biotech-ecosys\/","title":{"rendered":"JCR Pharmaceuticals Chairman visits Leiden and explores its Biotech Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 21st July, Shin Ashida the President and Chairman of the Board of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jcrpharm.co.jp\/en\/site\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.<\/a>, a leading Japanese biopharmaceutical company, embarked on a significant visit to Leiden. The primary focus of his visit was to explore Leiden\u2019s flourishing biotech ecosystem, especially the renowned&nbsp;Leiden Bio Science Park&nbsp;(LBSP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour, meticulously orchestrated by Mayor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/henri-lenferink-5171b612\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henri Lenferink<\/a>, provided the Chairman a deep dive into what makes Leiden an attractive destination for global pharmaceutical companies. Present at this meeting were representatives from the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency and InnovationQuarter, the economic driving force for the Greater Rotterdam-The Hague region, encompassing Leiden and Delft. Highlights of the visit encompassed cultural and historical exchanges, insights into Leiden\u2019s development and progression, and a tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/leidenbiosciencepark.nl\/\" id=\"https:\/\/leidenbiosciencepark.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leiden Bio Science Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/230721-JCR-Europe-Sieboldhuis-Leiden-64-1.jpg\" alt=\"A picture Shin Ashida, President and Chairman of the Board of JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., in Leiden sitting at a table with Mayor Henri Lenferink.\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/230721-JCR-Europe-Sieboldhuis-Leiden-64-1.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/230721-JCR-Europe-Sieboldhuis-Leiden-64-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/230721-JCR-Europe-Sieboldhuis-Leiden-64-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridging cultural ties and business growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the warm welcome, the Chairman was treated to a memorable tour of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sieboldhuis.org\/en\/about\/sieboldhuis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SieboldHuis<\/a>&nbsp;in Leiden, which is a museum showcasing Japanese artifacts collected by physician Philipp Franz von Siebold, housed in the very residence where he lived and displayed his treasures in the 19th century. Mayor Lenferink utilized this occasion to draw attention to the deep cultural and business connections between Japan and Leiden, enriching the Chairman\u2019s understanding of the heritage binding the two nations. The Mayor also highlighted the city\u2019s impressive growth over the last two decades, attributing significant additional employments annually over the past years to the biotech sector\u2019s dynamism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div data-name=\"acf\/carousel\" class=\"relative py-transparent-block alignfull\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div data-component=\"carousel\" data-module=\"carousel\" data-lightbox-id=\"carousel-lightbox-1152979117\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden border-2 border-transparent box-border\">\n\t\t<ul aria-label=\"Afbeeldingen\" class=\"flex px-container gap-2 sm:gap-4 overflow-x-scroll hide-scrollbar js-track snap-x scroll-smooth snap-mandatory cursor-grab select-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"scroll-ml-4 p-2 sm:scroll-ml-8 lg:scroll-ml-12 xl:scroll-ml-16 2xl:scroll-ml-fixed overflow-hidden js-slide relative shrink-0 snap-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-lightbox-trigger block cursor-zoom-in rounded-2xl 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She emphasized the advantages of being situated in the Netherlands, noting the European Medicines Agency\u2019s recent relocation to Amsterdam, the country\u2019s strategic European location, and the proximity to Schiphol airport. The ease of communication, given the widespread proficiency in English among the labor pool, combined with the rich pool of international talent in the Netherlands, further enhances the nation\u2019s allure. 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The threshold for new companies to participate in these programs is remarkably low, a feature that stands out as unique in the global landscape. Furthermore, during the tour, special attention was given to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leidenbioscienceparkprojects.nl\/en\/projecten\/kadans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plus Ultra<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a versatile space offering tenants and laboratories the flexibility to set up as best suits their needs. This facility is a home for innovative companies in the Life Sciences &amp; Health sector. The Chairman\u2019s fascination was evident, particularly with the inclusive and collaborative nature of the LBSP ecosystem, encouraging both start-ups and industry titans to flourish side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Leiden-Bio-Science-Park-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Leiden Bio Science Park.\" class=\"wp-image-635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Leiden-Bio-Science-Park-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Leiden-Bio-Science-Park-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Leiden-Bio-Science-Park-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovationquarter.nl\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Leiden-Bio-Science-Park-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Leiden as the European Hub for biopharmaceutical pioneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concluding his visit, the Chairman expressed his deeper understanding and appreciation for JCR\u2019s decision to establish their European hub in Leiden. The city\u2019s unique proposition, combined with the collaboration between the local government and industry agencies, undeniably presents an appealing case for international biopharmaceutical companies to consider Leiden as their European home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. announced the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investinrotterdamthehaguearea.org\/news\/jcr-pharmaceuticals-established-in-leiden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">establishment of JCR Europe B.V. in Leiden<\/a>&nbsp;in 2022. JCR\u2019s novel therapeutic platform, allowing molecules to pass the blood-brain barrier, represents a significant advancement in drug development. 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