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R&D Executives Seek China Role In Clinical Development

 
• By Brian Yang

What excites R&D heads and executives when it comes to China? Regulatory reforms, certainly, but emerging technologies including AI could position China for a bigger play, going by discussions at a recent forum that saw AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Beigene and Jiangsu Hengrui executives debate future biopharma development in China.

Sanofi, AZ R&D heads among panelists at Wuxi Healthcare Forum, held 3/3-6 in Shanghai
Sanofi, AZ R&D executives among panelists at Wuxi Healthcare Forum, held in Shanghai • Source: courtesy of Wuxi Apptec

What are some areas that keep R&D leaders excited about China? R&D executives from AstraZeneca PLC and Sanofi see increasing opportunities in China, driven by policy tailwinds, better returns on investment and the demand for quality health products particularly in oncology and immunology.

During a panel discussion to kick off the inaugural Wuxi Healthcare Forum, George Chen, senior VP and head of new...

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