Emerging Markets, U.S. Provide Better Incubation Environment For Biotech Than Europe, Says Sanofi’s Viehbacher
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Taking the helm of EFPIA, Viehbacher says R&D and innovation are the keys to rescuing Europe from its economic slump, but more harmonization across the pharmaceutical sector will be needed too.
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