Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Takeda Turns the Page to Kim’s “10-Year” Era, Betting on New Drugs and AI
A day after formally becoming CEO of Takeda Pharmaceutical, Julie Kim set out her priorities for steering the drug maker through the anticipated loss of exclusivity for its top-selling medicine Entyvio (vedolizumab) and delivering sustainable growth during what she said…
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