The Blackstone Group, a major US private equity firm, has announced the acquisition of Takeda Consumer Healthcare Company (TCHC), a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical. Investment funds and other industries have been putting out feelers toward the pharmaceutical sector in recent…
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With HIV Back in Hand, Gilead Heading into Second Phase in Japan Market: Pres. Hermans
Gilead Sciences is embarking on a new journey in the Japanese market after winding up its long-term partnership with Japan Tobacco to bring back its “missing pillar” in the country - HIV. The company’s Japan helmsman Luc Hermans sat with…
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