Gary Thal, M.D., has been promoted to vice president, Specialty, Medical Affairs, Americas, Astellas. He reports to Shontelle Dodson, Pharm D., senior vice president, Medical Affairs, Americas.    Dr. Thal will assume overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the Specialty product portfolio within the Medical Affairs, Americas organization, including continued medical support of in-line products, late-stage development compounds and ongoing business support across the region.    ...