"Over the Next 2-3 Years We Will Leverage Developmental Capabilities and Explore In-licensing and a Co-development Model to Consolidate Our Presence in Japan" - Dr. Kailash Sharma, President, Japan Operations, Zy...(utive MBA from Temple University Philad...)

Date:7/30/2009

utive MBA from Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, Dr. Sharma has earlier worked with Eisai, Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim and Sanofi - Aventis, Japan and has successfully managed the core functions in all phases of drug development cycles. Last but not least, being in Japan for about 20 years, first as a doctorate researcher and then as a pharmaceutical professional, Dr. Sharma is very well familiar and have respect for Japanese culture, legal system, quality standards, regulatory guidelines and business practices in Japan.

With a focus on quality medicines, Nippon Universal will be leveraging Zydus' capabilities in oral solids, injectables, biosimilars etc. While ramping up the product pipeline is important, the group's strategy would be more country specific and focus on the unmet needs in the Japanese market. elaborating on the group's approach, Dr. Sharma said "We believe that there is a growing need for high quality, affordable therapies while reducing the healthcare cost burden. We are looking to combine expertise with adaptability. Understanding specific market needs and backing it up with customer centric approach will form the core of our strategy." The group plans to post sales of Yen 20 billion in Japan by 2015.

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