Multipharma, a leader in worldwide comparator drug sourcing services of quality
assured pharmaceuticals for clinical trials, has expanded its operations with the opening of new
offices in Japan and Italy. With the addition of these two new facilities, the company has the
capability to offer its clients more sourcing options and to be present where clinical trials are being
conducted; in the geographical regions where clients need support.

To support the growth of clinical trials in Asia, Multipharma is now better positioned to handle the
challenges associated with importing and exporting pharmaceuticals throughout this emerging
region. By having a physical presence in the country and a team in place that knows the lay of the
land with established relationships in the pharmaceutical industry, Multipharma can effectively offer
its clients varied clinical trial supply sourcing options.

Over the years Multipharma has successfully procured pharmaceuticals throughout Europe and with
a physical presence in Italy, Multipharma now has the advantage of being able to offer its clients a
potential cost savings on clinical trial supplies of approximately 30%. This strategic expansion
supports one of Multipharma’s main deliverables of service, which is being able to offer competitive
pricing with no prepayment requirements.

Akiko Sunahara is the Managing Director of Multipharma, LTD in Japan and is responsible for
overseeing the Japanese clinical trial supply operations. She received her Bachelor of Science degree
in the Department of Agricultural Chemistry from Kyoto University Japan and acquired her Master’s
of Agricultural Science degree from the Graduate School of Kyoto University. Previous experience
includes a stint with Daiichi Sankyo conducting CT and business improvement projects. The Japan
office is located at Daishin Bldg, 8F 113-1, Higashimachi, Chuo-ku (akiko@regalstar.net).

The Italy office is headed up by Leonardo Gianella, who is serving as the Managing Director of
Multipharma Italia Srl. He has a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communications and a Master of
Science in Economics and Management. Gianella has worked as a business consultant for both Swiss
National and International Companies and several Swiss public institutions with emphasis on
economical sustainability. The Italy office is located at Via dei Pradei 3, 22070 Grandate
(gianella@multipharma.ch).