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AZ to Tap Rich Pipelines to Grow as Oncology Powerhouse

March 11, 2015
AstraZeneca K.K. (AZ) is set to grow over the next 10 years by leveraging its robust oncology pipeline, President Gabriel Baertschi said at a Tokyo press conference on March 10. Last year, AZ’s British parent set a goal of doubling…

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