Astellas inaugurates Riyadh-based Scientific & Technical Regional Office

Astellas inaugurates Riyadh-based Scientific & Technical Regional Office

The office opening is part of the Astellas’ long-term commitment to the Kingdom and stems from the company’s strong belief in leveraging technology to better serve local patients and communities; and support the local healthcare infrastructure with innovative medicines and treatments.

Leon Moore, President of International Markets Commercial, Astellas said: “We’re excited and privileged to be given this opportunity to deepen our roots in the Saudi community. Our Scientific and Technical Office in Riyadh is a natural extension of the work we are already doing globally and aligned with the Saudi government’s efforts to provide world-class and comprehensive healthcare to patients. We foresee many opportunities to work with local authorities and healthcare providers, leveraging our assets and expertise, to bring innovative medicines and treatments to Saudi patients”

His Excellency Iwai Fumio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said, “I welcome the inauguration of Astellas’s Scientific and Technical Regional office in Riyadh today and it comes at an opportune time to leverage the on-going strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Japan and in support of Vision 2030. I believe the Astellas presence in Saudi Arabia will not only elevate the quality of healthcare but also go towards