Karine Duquesne – General Manager, LEO Pharma France
LEO Pharma – a global heavyweight in the dermatology field – is undergoing a period of renewal, combining a stronger focus on innovation with a cultural transformation aimed at greater…
LEO Pharma helps people achieve healthy skin. By offering care solutions to patients in more than 100 countries globally, LEO Pharma supports people in managing their skin conditions. Founded in 1908 and owned by the LEO Foundation, the healthcare company has devoted decades of research and development to delivering products and solutions to people with skin conditions. LEO Pharma is headquartered in Denmark and employs around 4,800 people worldwide.
LEO Pharma’s French affiliate, the largest globally, is expanding its presence in terms of patient solutions for skin diseases and thrombosis.
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