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Novartis’ Pullicino to Helm EFPIA Japan from July

May 22, 2026
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Japan said on May 21 that Novartis Japan President John Paul Pullicino has been named its new chairman, effective July 1. His term will run through March 2027. Pullicino will succeed…

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