Urology and transplantation will drive future growth as Astellas begins move into oncology
On the fifth anniversary since its formation yesterday, Astellas Pharma Europe has confirmed that it will continue its emphasis on transplantation and urology while moving towards a new vision to build a strong presence in oncology. Astellas has shown robust growth since its creation, expanding its reach into new therapeutic areas and already achieving category leadership status in urology and transplantation in Europe.
Masao Yoshida, president and chief executive of Astellas Pharma Europe, commented: "Our vision at Astellas is focused on changing tomorrow for patients. The last five years have been a remarkable success, adding innovative new medicines to our portfolio which tackle key areas of unmet medical need. We are committed to continuing to bring our vision to life and it is very exciting for the company to begin to focus on the area of oncology."
Above industry average sales growth achieved
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