For 25 years, Morunda has been interviewing leaders in Japan’s pharmaceutical and medical device industry. Most country managers typically come from a commercial background, rooted in sales and marketing. It’s rare to find country managers who come from finance or…
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Kissei-Originated Fibroid Drug Approved in Europe
Kissei Pharmaceutical said on June 17 that linzagolix, an oral GnRH receptor antagonist originated by the company, is now approved in Europe for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The drug has been christened Yselty. The European Commission granted the approval…
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