India-Japan Partnering Momentum: Regulatory Alignment Is Key
Executive Summary
Biopharma executives from India and Japan discuss the need for enhanced “alignment” on the regulatory front, including exploring the possibility of a mutual recognition agreement as the two nations seek to expand biopharma partnering efforts and also build supply chain resilience.
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