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Philippine Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Indu The Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries was established in 2004 from the merger of four different associations (Chamber of Filipino Drug Manufacturers and Distributors, Association of Drug Industries of the Philippines, Filipino Drug Association, and Association of Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers). Can you tell to our readers what the rationale behind…

Array You have been active in the Philippines pharmaceutical sector for more than 30 years. Can you please tell to our readers how this sector has evolved, what the current situation of the pharmaceutical industry is? Furthermore, what is its importance for the local economy? There have been great changes in…

Chungcheongbuk-do Although Chungcheongbuk-do is a small province in terms of territory and population, it has gained increasing importance in Korea’s economy. What are the main drivers of this growing economic progression? Chungbcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) was traditionally an agriculture-based province until its economy started to shift towards more knowledge intensive activities in the…

Minister of Higher Education and Research What has been the contribution of the LRU reform and specifically what has the Creation of Research Centers and Higher Education (PRES) done to establish universities back at the heart of the research strategy in France? French research produces excellent results, but still suffers from a lack of international visibility,…

Boehringer Ingelheim France There is a lot of change occurring in the French pharmaceutical industry at the moment and this is no different for Boehringer Ingelheim. Just last September you moved into these new facilities here at Paris Biopark. What does this express about the moves Boehringer Ingelheim is taking in France and…

Roche France Roche has a long history in France and currently enjoys a higher position than its worldwide ranking. Can you elaborate on the importance of this market for the group overall? The affiliate in France is one of the largest European affiliate and historically we have held a strong presence through…

Dr. F. Köhler Chemie Your father was the founder of Dr. Franz Köhler Chemie – that carries his name – and was a very well respected doctor among the German medical and pharmaceutical community. What have been the main challenges you faced when taking over the company 25 years ago and becoming its General…

IMS Health Germany Could you give us a brief introduction to IMS’ business model? What would you say are the main challenges encountered today in the German market for IMS? IMS has been the partner of the pharmaceutical industry for over fifty years and has evolved alongside it. IMS today is the partner…

Ministry of Health Indonesia Overall health indicators have improved significantly in Indonesia in recent years. However, the country still faces many challenges and there are many areas in need of further improvement. What is your assessment on how government policy is contributing toward improved health care in terms of current policies and priorities? Indonesia’s…

Roche Italy Roche Italy is one of the companies which went through the most significant re-organization process in the country in the past three years- with important changes in both its marketing and industrial strategies. As you leaded the company through this period, could you expose the actions you took and the…

Minister for Health How would you rate South Korea’s healthcare system when compared to regional peers and other OECD countries – main strong points and room for improvement? Since the introduction of the national health insurance system in 1977, the Korean national healthcare system has been experiencing dramatic growth, guaranteeing healthcare to every…

Korea Health Industry Development Institute What is KHIDI’s role in supporting the development of the Korean health industry? KHIDI performs three major roles in supporting the Korean health industry, which includes pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, functional food and medical care. First role is developing the health system and policies. The next role is funding R&D…