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Healthcare Collaboration between Governments and Biopharma: Key Success Factors for Life Science Manufacturers and Future Implications
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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