Interview with Padraig Somers, General Manager, Helsinn Birex
Mr. Somers, can you please introduce us to the Helsinn Group and its unique in-licensing model? Helsinn is a Swiss-based, private company owned by the Braglia family. The Braglias have…
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Mr. Somers, can you please introduce us to the Helsinn Group and its unique in-licensing model? Helsinn is a Swiss-based, private company owned by the Braglia family. The Braglias have…
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