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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US Biotech Acucela Makes Debut on TSE’s Mothers Market
Acucela Inc., a US biotech startup specialized in ophthalmology, went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s (TSE) Mothers market on February 13. Acucela was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 2002 by Japanese ophthalmologist Ryo Kubota, who serves as chairman, president,…
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