Interview with Erika Koppers, COO & GM, Roche SA
You have worked at Roche for several years as Business unit Manager. Therefore you are familiar with the strategy of the company and the intricacies of the job. The new…
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In the last fifteen years, we have focused on expanding our pan-European infrastructure, and have moved to strengthen the Research & Development base of the company.
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