Lundbeck Cuts Its European Sales Teams By A Third, As It Builds Up Its Presence In the U.S. And Emerging Markets
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Lundbeck becomes the latest company in Europe to announce job cuts, as austerity, generic competition and unclear pricing and reimbursement practices create uncertainties.
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