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Kyowa Kirin Appoints Steve Schaefer as President, North America to Manage Next Phase of Growth

Apr 12, 2023
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Bedminster, NJ, April 11, 2023 (PRNewswire) -- Kyowa Kirin, Inc., an affiliate of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd, a global specialty pharmaceutical company based in Japan, is announcing the appointment of Steve Schaefer as President, North America, effective today, April 11. Mr. Schaefer joins Kyowa Kirin North America (KKNA) after holding key leadership roles at top pharmaceutical companies, including Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly and Company.

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