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Daiichi Sankyo Lays Out Priorities As It Pursues Oncology Ambitions

 
• By Ian Haydock

Daiichi Sankyo says it is “committed to a major transformation in oncology” as it prioritizes and pursues projects in this field under a new team leader, who chose to highlight unique antibody-drug conjugate technology and the acute myeloid leukemia franchise at a recent R&D Day in Tokyo.

Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. has made clear its intention of becoming a major player in the oncology sector, declaring at a recent R&D Day that it is committed to making the necessary sustained investment and already has the in-house technology and expertise to make this happen.

The major Japanese firm took a big step forward in its ambitions in April this year, when it hired Dr. Antoine Yver away from AstraZeneca PLC, where the French national was head of oncology for global medicines development

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