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Genzyme COO: David Meeker will fill the newly created role of chief operating officer, the diversified biotechnology firm said March 30. The new position integrates all aspects of Genzyme's commercial organization. With Genzyme since 1994, Meeker has headed the Genetic Diseases, Biosurgery and Transplant businesses, and in 2009 initiated the transformation of the company's global manufacturing and quality operations. He will now oversee the firm's business units, country management organization and global market access functions
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