Allergan Opens Pharma R&D Company in India (India)
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Allergan Inc. has launched a pharmaceutical research and development firm in Bangalore, India. The Allergan Pharmaceutical Development Centre India will concentrate on implementing global pharmaceutical research and development projects that Allergan conducts in India. Allergan Worldwide executive vice president (R&D) Scott Whitcup says, "R&D activities at the center will initially focus on therapies in areas such as inflammatory and infective conditions of the eye, movement disorders, and urological indications." He adds that the opening of the center will allow close scientific collaboration with leading researchers and medical professionals in India. "Our goal is to develop new and innovative treatments that will benefit patients in India and the rest of the world, Whitcup says. Allergan India Pvt Ltd, another arm of the company located in Bangalore, will continue to manage the commercial side of Allergan's business in India. (Click here for more