The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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Shionogi Eyes PIII Topline Readout for COVID Pill in Aug-Sept., Sticks to H1 Approval Plan
Even after its COVID-19 pill stumbled on Japan’s newly created emergency approval pathway, Shionogi says it will not give up on its plan to obtain the regulatory nod by the end of September, noting that the company is prepping to…
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