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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JPO Decides Lipitor Crystal Form “Valid”, Sandoz Calls for Appeal
On action brought on by Sandoz in November 2011 seeking the annulment of a patent covering crystalline forms of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium hydrate; owned by Pfizer Japan and Astellas Pharma), for which generic versions have been launched by market entrants…
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