1. Build a Strong Employer BrandFirst up, let’s talk about your employer brand. Think of it as your company’s personality and reputation. In Japan’s competitive pharmaceutical and medical device industry, it’s crucial to stand out. You need to showcase your…
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On March 5, Japan unveiled new NHI prices for the FY2024 drug price revision. A Jiho survey found that Tsumura, a specialist in Japanese Kampo herbal medicines, received an astonishing raise of over 24% in its drug prices on a…
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