Japan needs 'drug discovery ecosystem,' says Chugai head

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Osamu Okuda President and CEO of Chugai Pharmaceutical speaks on a panel at the Global Management Dialogue Oct. 29 in Tokyo. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan needs a "drug discovery ecosystem" so that it can more efficiently turn its scientific discoveries into effective medicines, Osamu Okuda, president and CEO of Chugai Pharmaceutical, said Tuesday.

Swiss drug maker Roche Group holds a stake of just under 60% in Chugai.

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