AstraZeneca’s Ajay Gautam On Innovation From Emerging Markets: An Interview With PharmAsia News (Part 1 of 2)
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca Head of Emerging Market Collaborations Ajay Gautam talks to PharmAsia News about the company’s R&D strategy and deals with local partners.
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