Sumitomo Pharma in China
Sumitomo Pharma

We are composed of Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd.and Sumitomo Pharma Trading (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Since its entry into the Chinese market in the 1990s, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.has been making efforts to bring China into one of the dominant pharmaceutical marketing operation bases. By adopting global advanced production technologies in China, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. provides patients with high-quality pharmaceutical products and therapeutic solutions in the areas of the central nervous system, infection prevention, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal tract disorders. A huge number of patients have benefited over the years. Meanwhile, the Company actively participates in a variety of social welfare undertakings and fully supports the comprehensive development of China's healthcare sector.

The Company's medication Almarl® entered the Chinese pharmaceutical market in 1995. Later in 2000, Sumitomo Pharma Shanghai Office was established. In 2003, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd contributed by Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary in China. Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.has a large production base in Suzhou City that comprises a manufacturing plant and a packaging factory. To facilitate data collection, market research, and product promotion locally, it also opened branches in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou cities. After merging with Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd. in 2008, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.has nearly 600 employees in China, became a pharmaceutical company integrating Research & Development (R&D), production, and sale. Presently, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. has built a nationwide marketing network and improved its R&D system. Sales in 2021 have fetched RMB 2 billion.

Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is actively involved in the scientific exploration of neuropsychiatric diseases and infections. Many advanced pharmaceutical products have been researched and developed, several of which became indispensable in clinical medication for saving countless lives. In the future, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. will work with the parent company to conduct concurrent clinical trials so that more new drugs can be developed for patients in China as soon as possible.

Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou)Co.,Ltd. always adheres to the concept of "Patient First" and continues to deepen ploughing the Chinese market, aiming to become a Global Specialized Player, striving to make more contributions to the long-term development of healthcare industry in China.

  • The Group's history:
    More than
    400
    years
  • The Company's
    history: Nearly
    130
    years
  • First entry into the Chinese pharmaceutical market:
    1995
     
  • Total number of current
    employees in China: Nearly
    600
  • Focused product
    areas:
    3
Sumitomo Pharma in China
Group Values
Patient First
Patient First

We value above all the health of the patients we serve today and in the future

Always with Integrity
Always with Integrity

We always approach our work with uncompromising sincerity, honesty and dignity

One Diverse Team
One Diverse Team

We respect each other's individuality and value our combined strength as “One Team” with diversity

Sumitomo Pharma in China
Declaration of Conduct
  • Follow through on our Slogan

    Follow through on our Slogan "Innovation today, healthier tomorrows."

    Follow through on our Slogan "Innovation today, healthier tomorrows."

    We constantly pursue self-innovation to deliver innovative products and services with speed so that people around the world can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

  • Pursue trustworthy corporate activities.

    Pursue trustworthy corporate activities.

    Pursue trustworthy corporate activities.

    We comply with laws and regulations, and conduct transparent and fair corporate activities with the highest level of ethics.
    We resolutely sever all relations with antisocial forces and organizations that present a threat to the order and security of civil society.

  • Transparently disclose and properly manage information.

    Transparently disclose and properly manage information.

    Transparently disclose and properly manage information.

    We disclose corporate information in a timely and appropriate manner.
    We take appropriate measures to protect and manage personal and customer information acquired through corporate activities.

  • Improve individual capabilities and collaborate with peers.

    Improve individual capabilities and collaborate with peers.

    Improve individual capabilities and collaborate with peers.

    We work together with respect for diversity, character and personality of peers in an effort to create a healthy and safe work environment.
    We focus on doing our best work as we strive for results in an organization that provides opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

  • Positively address global environmental issues.

    Positively address global environmental issues.

    Positively address global environmental issues.

    We engage in all aspects of our corporate activities in consideration of the environment.

  • Build harmonious relationships with society.

    Build harmonious relationships with society.

    Build harmonious relationships with society.

    We value communications with all of our stakeholders and promote initiatives contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
    We consider the local culture and customs of the countries and regions in which we operate, and contribute toward local economic and social development of those communities.

行业宣言
住友制药的全体员工,致力于打造受社会信赖的公司形象,遵循以下行动宣言开展企业活动。

努力实现“Innovation today,healthier tomorrows”

为了人们更健康、自在的生活,时刻要求自己做出新的变革,不断挑战、迅速实现创新。

遵守法律法规、秉持高度的诚信和伦理观,进行公正的企业活动(Compliance)

坚持业界更高水平的合规体制并不断完善,开展正直诚信的企业活动,以维护和提高来自社会的信赖。

践行以患者为中心的活动(Contribution)

通过开展受社会及相关各方认可的企业活动,实现业务的持续发展和对医疗事业的持续贡献。人人主动开展行动,履行各自的责任和使命。

追求与内外部相关各方的协调与合作(Communication)

重视与相关各方的对话,推动社会贡献。行动时充分考虑地球环境问题,通过企业活动助力区域社会的发展。推进公司内部更紧密的合作,
促进与医疗相关人员恰当地开展高质量的沟通。

时常树立高远目标,为实现目标不懈努力(Challenge)

不断提高企业活动的质量、为社会和医疗事业做出贡献,持续向高标准发起挑战。

充分发挥员工的能力,支持每一位员工的进一步成长

尊重员工的多样性、人格、个性,打造员工间互相尊重・尊敬、共同成长的公司。追求安全、良好的职场环境和最合适的工作方式,并提供员工能力发展的机会。

Return
Sumitomo Pharma in China
Development History
2024

2024.04

Established Sumitomo Pharmaceutical Trading (Suzhou) Co. , Ltd.

2024
2023

2023.11

IDL approval of Xenleta® ( lefamulin acetate tablets and lefamulin acetate concentrated solution for injection)

2023
2022

2022.04

Launching New Brand and Image

2022.06

Founding of Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd.

2022.10

Investment company identified as "regional headquarters of multinational corporation"

2022
2021

2021.05

Exclusive right of 4 compounds from Sinovant

2021.04

Acquired ISO14001 Certification

2021
2019

2019.01

Acquired IDL of Latuda®

2019
2017

2017.02

Acquired IDL of Lonasen®

2017
2014

2014.06

Opening of Shanghai Office

2014
2012

2012.11

Opening of Guangzhou Office

2012
2009

2009.06

Opening of Beijing Office

2009
2008

2008.11

Acquisition of Kyowa Hakko's Suzhou Factory

2008
2006

2006.09

Completion of Suzhou Site(Xinglong Road)construction

2006
2003

2003.12

Founding of SMPC

2003.05

Acquired IDL of Sediel®

2003
1998

1998.10

Acquired IDL of Mepem®

1998
1995

1995.08

Acquired IDL of Almarl®

1995
2024
2023
2022
2021
2019
2017
2014
2012
2009
2008
2006
2003
1998
1995
Sumitomo Pharma in China
Organizational Chart

Sumitomo Pharma in China
Message from the Chairman and CEO

Hello, everyone! I am Yoshitaka Koketsu, the Chairman and CEO of Sumitomo Pharma Group in China.

As one of the important members of the Sumitomo Group, Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. has inherited the corporate spirit from the 400-year-old Sumitomo Group. It entered the Chinese market in the 1990s and incorporated Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sumitomo Pharma") in December 2003. Sumitomo Pharma has put over nearly 20 years of strenuous efforts, and it has always regarded China as a key strategic marketing platform. In order to accomplish this, it has been implementing advanced production technologies in China and cooperating with ecosystem partners to continuously provide high-quality medicines for Chinese patients and promote the development of high-quality China's medical industry.

Sumitomo Pharma is a company that keeps forging ahead with determination and challenging itself to create new value for patients and help people achieve more health and happiness. As a global pharmaceutical company, we have cutting-edge R&D technologies, a stable production capacity, and a high-quality sales team. We shape the development with innovation, apply the concept of patient-oriented management throughout every process of the company's operations, and strive for the health of human beings in the ever-changing market environment.

As a corporate citizen in Chinese society, we actively fulfill our corporate social responsibilities, give full play to our expertise in the medical and health fields and empower the sustainable development in Chinese society. In the future, we will continue to consolidate our foundation of corporate operations, strictly abide by Chinese laws and regulations, and strengthen enterprise risk management and control.

With this, I would like to sincerely thank you for your attention and support of Sumitomo Pharma. We will rise to challenges, pursue excellence, and continuously create and contribute new value to human health and happiness in the future.

Thank you very much.

Yoshitaka Koketsu

Chairman and CEO

Sumitomo Pharma in China
Regional Headquarters

Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. (“Regional Headquarters”) was established in Huangpu District of Shanghai on June 28, 2022 and was approved as the regional headquarters of multinational corporation in October of the same year. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., the parent company and actual controller, is a world-renowned pharmaceutical corporation and the one and only R&D pharmaceutical company affiliated with Sumitomo Group which has more than 400 years of history.

 

Based on the Company’s mid-term plan for business development published by Sumitomo Pharma Group in 2022, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. will further increase its investments in China and introduce more global concurrent development projects of innovative drugs into China with the goal of becoming a Global Specialized Player in 2033. The Regional Headquarters is assigned by the Group to be the management center of China where the whole industry links of drug R&D, manufacturing and commercialization in China are coordinated so as to promote the clinical studies of innovative drugs as well as to accelerate the marketing of new drugs in China.

 

In addition, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd.  will actively respond to China’s market access and foreign investment policies and build up close cooperation with the government, research institutions, clinicians and other stakeholders and business partners to promote the integrated development in China. Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd.  is going to embrace the opportunity of innovation and increase its investments in the Chinese market, and in this case, to work with more local partners from China and advance  the innovation of R&D and business cooperation modes. Sumitomo Pharma will also adhere to the value of “Patient First” and actively fulfill corporate social responsibility to safeguard the health of Chinese patients with innovative medical care and assist China in sustainable development and achieving the strategic goal of “Healthy China 2030”.

Sumitomo Pharma in China
Awards
2024
  • In January 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the "bioPR 2023 Annual Forum the First Best Communication Case in the Biomedical Industry" Gold Award communication case and Excellent communication case.
  • In March 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the honorable title of "Outstanding Unit of Economic Contribution".
  • In April 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the“Excellent Award for Corporate Socail Responsibility "by Shanghai Daily.
  • In October 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. was awarded the"ESG Digital Wing Digital Transformation Award" by the Huangpu District Government
In January 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the
In March 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the honorable title of
In April 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the“Excellent Award for Corporate Socail Responsibility
In October 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
2023
  • In January 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.was awarded with the "2022 Best Hypertension Public Welfare Science Innovation Award" issued by Sina Health.
  • In February 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.  was awarded with the "Top Ten Exhibitors of Communication Influence" in the biomedicine Zone of the 5th CIIE officially issued by the China International Import Expo Bureau
  • In March 2023, the project of "College Students' Mental Health Popularization" of Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the 2022 Suzhou Industrial Park Corporate Social Responsibility Construction "Excellent Case".
  • In March 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the "Top 10 Pharmaceutical Pioneer Companies of the Year 2022" for propelling the industry forward.
In January 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.was awarded with the 
In February 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.  was awarded with the
In March 2023, the project of
In March 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the
2022
  • "Top 10 Pharmaceutical Innovation Enterprises in 2021" award at the 7th Annual Meeting of Medical Scientists (2022) and the 2nd Physician Career Development Forum hosted by the MD Weekly Press in March 2022.
  • Meropenem for injection (brand name: Mepem ) was selected as one of the "2021 Influential Pharmaceutical Brands".
  • SMPC was awarded the "2021 'Science and Technology Innovation Star' Top 10 enterprises in the field of nephropathy market Influence".
  • In October 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "Outstanding and Progressive Enterprise Award" by Huangpu District Government.
  •   In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "CSR CHINA TOP100 RANK "
  • In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "SDG Special Award" by CSR China Education Award.
Meropenem for injection (brand name: Mepem ) was selected as one of the
SMPC was awarded the
In October 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
  In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
2021
  • “Top 10 Great Pharmaceutical Companies” from MD Weekly at its 6th Medical Scientists Summit.
“Top 10 Great Pharmaceutical Companies” from MD Weekly at its 6th Medical Scientists Summit.
2019
  • 2019 Annual Tax Contribution Award
  • 2019 Annual Revenue Growth Award
  • 2019 Annual Resource Intensive Utilization Award
2019 Annual Tax Contribution Award
2019 Annual Revenue Growth Award
2019 Annual Resource Intensive Utilization Award
2018
  • The "Elite's Discourse" Program of Sumitomo Pharma won the "2018 MedDigital Innovation Award" (hereinafter referred to as "Innovation Award"), which was the first award that Sumitomo Pharma received in the field of multichannel digital marketing.
The
18
24
23
22
21
19
18
Swipe up and down to see more
我们在中国
获得荣誉
2024
1
  • In January 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the "bioPR 2023 Annual Forum the First Best Communication Case in the Biomedical Industry" Gold Award communication case and Excellent communication case.
  • In March 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the honorable title of "Outstanding Unit of Economic Contribution".
  • In April 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the“Excellent Award for Corporate Socail Responsibility "by Shanghai Daily.
  • In October 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. was awarded the"ESG Digital Wing Digital Transformation Award" by the Huangpu District Government
In January 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the
In March 2024, Sumitomo Pharma(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the honorable title of
In April 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the“Excellent Award for Corporate Socail Responsibility
In October 2024, Sumitomo Pharma (China) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
2023
2023年1月,住友制药荣获
  • In January 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.was awarded with the "2022 Best Hypertension Public Welfare Science Innovation Award" issued by Sina Health.
  • In February 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.  was awarded with the "Top Ten Exhibitors of Communication Influence" in the biomedicine Zone of the 5th CIIE officially issued by the China International Import Expo Bureau
  • In March 2023, the project of "College Students' Mental Health Popularization" of Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the 2022 Suzhou Industrial Park Corporate Social Responsibility Construction "Excellent Case".
  • In March 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the "Top 10 Pharmaceutical Pioneer Companies of the Year 2022" for propelling the industry forward.
In January 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.was awarded with the 
In February 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.  was awarded with the
In March 2023, the project of
In March 2023, Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded with the
2022
住友制药荣获
  • "Top 10 Pharmaceutical Innovation Enterprises in 2021" award at the 7th Annual Meeting of Medical Scientists (2022) and the 2nd Physician Career Development Forum hosted by the MD Weekly Press in March 2022.
  • Meropenem for injection (brand name: Mepem ) was selected as one of the "2021 Influential Pharmaceutical Brands".
  • SMPC was awarded the "2021 'Science and Technology Innovation Star' Top 10 enterprises in the field of nephropathy market Influence".
  • In October 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "Outstanding and Progressive Enterprise Award" by Huangpu District Government.
  •   In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "CSR CHINA TOP100 RANK "
  • In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the "SDG Special Award" by CSR China Education Award.
Meropenem for injection (brand name: Mepem ) was selected as one of the
SMPC was awarded the
In October 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
  In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
In November 2022,Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was awarded the
2021
住友制药有限公司荣获
  • “Top 10 Great Pharmaceutical Companies” from MD Weekly at its 6th Medical Scientists Summit.
“Top 10 Great Pharmaceutical Companies” from MD Weekly at its 6th Medical Scientists Summit.
2019
住友制药荣获
  • 2019 Annual Tax Contribution Award
  • 2019 Annual Revenue Growth Award
  • 2019 Annual Resource Intensive Utilization Award
2019 Annual Tax Contribution Award
2019 Annual Revenue Growth Award
2019 Annual Resource Intensive Utilization Award
2018
住友制药“精英论道”项目喜获
  • The "Elite's Discourse" Program of Sumitomo Pharma won the "2018 MedDigital Innovation Award" (hereinafter referred to as "Innovation Award"), which was the first award that Sumitomo Pharma received in the field of multichannel digital marketing.
The
Sumitomo Pharma in China
Production Base

Suzhou Plant is the production base of Sumitomo Pharma in China. Covering a land area of approximately 30,000 square meters and a floor area of approximately 9,000 square meters, the plant is not only staffed with knowledgeable management personnel and skilled technicians but also armed with advanced production equipment and testing instruments. The plant is mainly responsible for sub-packaging the patented drugs imported from the parent company in Japan and organizes the production in strict accordance with the GMP principles. It always strives for product quality as the life of the company and attaches great importance to environmental protection and energy conservation.

Copyright @2024 住友制药. All rights reserved  (沪)  -非经营性-2016-2024  沪ICP备16016494号-3   沪公网安备 31010102002939号
You are leaving the official website of
Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

You are about to leave the official website of Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and be redirected to a third-party website. Please be aware of the risks involved.