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Kowa Acquires 2 Major Products for “Post-Livalo” Era; How to Avoid Competition between Partners Holds Key in Comarketing
The scale of a company, and particularly the size of its MR force, has a critical influence on its share of voice in the market for drugs such as anti-diabetic agents. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) has teamed up with…
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I recently sat down with one of the leading medical directors in Japan to discuss the critical evolution of the medical science liaison (MSL) role.The MSL has transformed from a scientific resource into a strategic partner essential for successful product…





