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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Trintellix, Vtama Get 2-Year Extension of Re-Examination Period
Takeda Pharmaceutical’s antidepressant Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Japan Tobacco’s atopic dermatitis drug Vtama Cream (tapinarof) have won a two-year extension in their re-examination period (data protection period), the Japanese health ministry said on August 28. Both drugs were granted the extension…
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