Shire Tempts Busch From Bayer As It Eyes Top Spot In Rare Diseases
Executive Summary
The appointment of Andreas Busch as its new head of R&D represents a boost for Shire which has 17 programs in late-stage development, headed by the potential HAE blockbuster SHP643.
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