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Regeneron to Upsize Japan Workforce after Libtayo Transfer

By Kohei Hori February 13, 2025
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is poised for a further expansion in its organization in Japan. After succeeding the local rights for its proprietary cancer drug Libtayo (cemiplimab) last year, it plans the addition of at least around 50 employees in 2025 to…

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