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MSD Japan Spins Off Organon Women’s Health Biz, Ryota Sakurai Takes Helm
In tandem with its global spinoff, the Japan arm of US Merck split off its Organon women’s health and legacy brand business on June 3, with Ryota Sakurai, who has been spearheading the transition, taking up the role of president…
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