Chinese American Biopharmaceutical Society Serves As Bridge For China Talent, U.S. Execs
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Chinese American Biopharmaceutical Society president and president-elect discuss how their organization can help bridge China’s talent gap as many of their members return to China.
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