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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Pharma Industry Faces Hurdles in Getting Medical Circle to Accept Softer Drug Price Cut Plan
Interest is growing in discussions by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s (MHLW) new expert panel on comprehensive pharmaceutical measures. At its meeting on September 22, major trade groups made their cases to push for a re-think of the…
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