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Interview with Nelson Mussolini, Executive Director, SINDUSFARMA – Sindicato…

Many readers may find it counterintuitive that SINDUSFARMA, which represents syndicates, is organized by a team of management executives. Historically, these two groups tend to be in opposition. Can you…

Interview with Bruno Chassot, President, Zodiac Pharmaceuticals

What would you recommend in terms of increasing the competitiveness and growth of the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry? The Brazilian pharmaceutical industry needs to improve its R&D capabilities. I personally think…

Interview with Nilton Paletta, President, Latin America, IMS Health Brazil

We know the raw data already in the Brazilian market and the number changes since our last visit in 2007 – but how would you interpret these changes into a…

Interview with Claudio Coracini, General Manager, Specialty Pharma, Shire Brazil

Minister Pimentel recently released the BrasilMaior plan, whose slogan is “Innovate to compete. Compete to grow.” How would you recommend the government innovate, compete, and grow in the pharmaceutical industry…

Interview with Cesar Rengifo, President, GSK Brazil

You’ve made some bold moves in your career – from the head of vaccines in Latin America, followed by stints in Colombia, Puerto Rico, and finally Brazil. What brought you…

Interview with Claudio Santos, MD, MBA, General Manager, Shire HGT Brazil, Shire…

We asked Mr. Santos regarding his recommendations to help the government innovate, compete, and grow in the pharmaceutical industry here in Brazil on the Human Genetic Therapies side. Is there…

Interview with Marisa Sanvito, Senior Director, Quintiles Brazil

Many international CROs entered Brazil in the past few years, whereas Quintiles made its first move in Brazil in 1996. What was the strategic decision behind entering Brazil at that…

Interview with Paula G. Strassmann, President and Founder, PGS Medical…

PGS is a member of ABRACRO, but is in a unique position as both a CRO and a service provider to CROs and pharmaceutical companies. Can you elaborate on the…

Interview with Adriano Treve, Director President, Roche Brazil

The government recently released the ‘BrasilMaior’ plan, whose slogan is “Innovate to compete. Compete to grow.” How would you recommend the government innovate, compete, and grow in the pharmaceutical industry…

Interview with Alexander Triebnigg, President, Novartis Brazil

The government recently released the BrasilMaior plan, whose slogan is “Innovate to compete. Compete to grow.” How would you recommend the government innovate, compete, and grow in the pharmaceutical industry…

Interview with Orlando Famá, President, Torrent Brazil

We met recently with Minister Pimentel when he launched his BrasilMaior plan, whose slogan was “Innovate to Compete. Compete to Grow.” If you had to make a recommendation to increase…

Interview with Stephen Merrick, President, Bristol-Myers Squibb Brazil

Two days ago, the Ministry of Health released an article stating that chronic diseases now account for 70% of all deaths in Brazil, and welcoming suggestions for the national plan…