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Aspen Japan President to Lead Sandoz K.K.

March 26, 2020
Sandoz K.K., the Japan unit of Sandoz, said on March 25 that Aspen Japan President Shingo Iwamoto will double as its chief, effective April 1, as the two companies are set to accelerate their integration in the country. Earlier this…

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