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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The Japan unit of Ferring Pharmaceuticals is on course for a period of strong growth over the next three years. Its bladder cancer gene therapy is expected to hit the market as early as 2026, while the company preps for…
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