There has been a growing trend of life science manufacturers collaborating with local governments (e.g., at the municipal and prefectural level) in Japan during the past 3-5 years. This trend is observed not only with domestic manufacturers but among foreign…
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Mitsubishi to Review Biz Plan around Medicago’s COVID Jab, Reexamine Japan Timeline Too
Mitsubishi Chemical Group is reviewing its business plans around Canadian subsidiary Medicago’s COVID-19 vaccine due to manufacturing process issues and other factors. In line with this, the company will also revisit the current July-September target for its Japan filing. The…
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