Meet Our People

SRI's innovative thinking depends directly on the people who work here. Meet members of our team in Computing and Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Materials, Drug Discovery, Drug Development and Health, Economics and Education, Environment and Energy, Business Development, and Administration and Corporate Activities, and learn why they joined SRI—you may discover that you would like to join the team, too. Visit Careers @ SRI for descriptions of current openings.

Satomi Ouchi, Senior Manager of Business Development, SRI Japan

Focus @ SRI:
Business development in Japanese markets in the fields of physical sciences and biomedical sciences

Day in the Life @ SRI:
I listen to clients in Japan and communicate with SRI in Menlo Park to determine how SRI could help clients achieve their business goals better and faster through sponsored R&D projects, technology licensing, and partnership programs. On a daily basis, I visit, phone, and correspond with clients and with colleagues at SRI. I also plan, coordinate, and present at three or four tradeshows a year.

Before SRI:
I worked for the R&D Department of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, as a liaison person in academic-industrial alliances, main administrative staff for the hiring of contract researchers, and manager of the R&D Internship program.

Academics:
BS in Biology, University of Tsukuba

Why SRI?
SRI is a unique group of talented people from different disciplines who can work alone as a professional, or work in a team, to create value for the client while adding to SRI's technology platform. There are so many interesting things going on at SRI.

Inspiration and Motivation:
Every day is a learning opportunity. The feedback and encouragement from colleagues and clients help me move a step ahead.

Away from the Office:
I spend time with my family and friends. I like to walk in the woods and in towns that I have never visited before. There are many interesting places to visit in Japan!

Languages:
Japanese, English, Spanish

Proudest Professional Accomplishment:
My first project at SRI. I contributed substantially to launching the project, and now I am playing my part to lead it to success by helping with SRI-client communications.

Words of Wisdom for New SRI Team Members:
Talk to your co-workers. There is always someone who will help you, and someone who needs your help, too. We are a team.