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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Takeda Seeks Japan Nod for Hutchmed’s Colorectal Cancer Drug
Takeda Pharmaceutical said on September 29 that it has filed a new drug application in Japan for fruquintinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor licensed from Chinese partner Hutchmed, for the treatment of previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). The submission…
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