The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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No. 1 Priority of Public-Private Council Must Be Drug Pricing: PhRMA Japan Chair
Japan’s proposed public-private council for the biopharmaceutical ecosystem set to launch around this summer must put a pro-innovation drug pricing reform at the top of its agenda, with clear objectives and follow-ups, Simone Thomsen, the local chief of the Pharmaceutical…
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