Interview with Olga Avdoshina, COO, Merz Russia
You worked for ten years at Schering-Plough—one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. In February of last year, you joined Merz Pharma, a much smaller player. Some may…
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Merz Pharma is an innovative and international healthcare company with its own research and development department. The company is bundling the activities of its subsidiaries Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Hygiene, with products ranging from prescription drugs and OTC products for health and wellness, materials for dentists and dental technicians to hygienic products for medical disinfection and cleaning.
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Merz Pharmaceuticals, Merz Consumer Care, Merz Dental, and Merz Hygiene
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