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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Biogen Japan Chief Hopes to Build Momentum in ALS Space Riding on Success with Qalsody
Biogen Japan President Takatsugu Den said on December 27 that he hopes that the Japanese approval of the company’s amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drug Qalsody (tofersen) will give fresh impetus to ongoing R&D efforts targeting this fatal neurodegenerative disease. “I…
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