For over two decades, Morunda has been at the forefront of interviewing and understanding leaders within Japan’s dynamic healthcare industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. What sets apart successful country managers in this competitive arena isn’t just their professional…
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Sosei to Acquire Idorsia’s Japan and Korea Arms for 65 Billion Yen
Sosei Group said on July 20 that it will be acquiring all shares of the Japanese and South Korean arms of Switzerland-based Idorsia Pharmaceuticals for roughly 65 billion yen, making them wholly owned subsidiaries. Under this deal, Sosei will obtain…
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