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EA Pharma President Shimizu Dies at 59
EA Pharma President Hajime Shimizu passed away on February 16 due to heart failure. He was 59.Joining Eisai in 1981, Mr Shimizu served in key posts such as chairman and CEO of US subsidiary Eisai Inc., as well as corporate…
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