1. Build a Strong Employer BrandFirst up, let’s talk about your employer brand. Think of it as your company’s personality and reputation. In Japan’s competitive pharmaceutical and medical device industry, it’s crucial to stand out. You need to showcase your…
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MHLW Drafts Guidelines for Evaluating SaMD Used for Behavioral Modification
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has drafted guidelines for evaluating software as a medical device (SaMD) used for behavioral modification. The guidelines stress the need for clinical trials since no approval criteria currently exist for such products…
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