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Middle East & Africa Diederik Kok, Head of GCC, discusses his experience piloting Biogen’s newly established direct presence in the region and reviews its varied neuroscience landscape and the importance of tailoring the organization’s approach. He also speaks about Biogen’s commitment to conducting clinical trials in the GCC, its recent risk-sharing agreement with the…

China BeiGene may not be a profitable business quite yet, but the Chinese biotech has two top oncology products and saw its sales soar to USD 2.2 billion in 2023. Having set its sights on markets outside of China, with its BTK inhibitor Brukinsa already approved across multiple geographies, the company…

China Cytiva is a global leader in bioprocessing technologies and services that support the manufacturing and research of biopharmaceuticals. China is a key market in the company’s growth story, where – as President of Cytiva in China Allen Li notes – it has shifted from simply offering superior products to engaging…

China Unlike many of its Chinese biotech peers with broad portfolios, Hua Medicine has focused intensively on developing a single product, dorzagliatin, for diabetes. As CEO Li Chen notes, this strategic concentration has allowed Hua Medicine to pioneer in homeostasis control modulation and address specific unmet medical needs in diabetes treatment,…

Korea A roundup of some of the biggest stories from South Korean healthcare and pharma, including the government’s continuing standoff with doctors over medical reform plans; Merck’s plans for a new 300-million-euro plant; EuBiologics’s World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its cholera vaccine, and Samsung Biologics’ record Q1 earnings.   South…

China HKEX-main board listed Alphamab Oncology is one of China’s leading biotech success stories, having developed and marketed the world’s first subcutaneously injectable PD-L1 inhibitor. Founder, Chairman, and CEO Dr Xu Ting outlines some of the key recent trends in the Chinese biotech ecosystem, the funding challenges associated with running clinical trials…

China Chinese player Legend Biotech reached a new turning point last month when its Johnson & Johnson-partnered Carvykti became the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy to be approved by the FDA for second-line treatment of multiple myeloma. From its original roots in China to its first FDA approval in 2022, the…

Saudi Arabia While international pharma has long been present in Saudi Arabia, the ambitious goals outlined in the country’s Vision 2030 economic transformation plan have encouraged companies to reinforce their commitment to the Kingdom. In recent PharmaBoardroom interviews, Saudi pharma country managers reveal their priorities and concerns.   Saudi Arabia holds immense…

Saudi Arabia Last year, Dimitri Livadas made the unconventional leap from Big Pharma to a local Saudi firm, Saudi Chemical. In conversation, he explains the motivating factors behind this decision, including Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future, the legacy and growth potential of Saudi Chemical, and the unique opportunity to be part…

Saudi Arabia With over 40 years of history in Saudi Arabia, in 2021 Eli Lilly moved to establish a regional headquarters in the country, underscoring its dedication to the country and region. Now led by Brazilian national Felipe Borges dos Reis, Lilly aims to tackle the pressing health concerns of diabetes and…

Saudi Arabia Mohamed Abu Shawish of Japanese rare disease specialist Kyowa Kirin outlines how, by focusing on initiatives like genetic testing programs and facilitating treatment delivery to remote areas, the company ensures that rare disease patients in Saudi Arabia receive timely diagnoses and access to essential treatments. He also explains how the…

Saudi Arabia Farrukh Rehan outlines how GSK Saudi Arabia is actively collaborating with the Saudi government to align its initiatives with Vision 2030 and support national healthcare goals. Through strategic partnerships and MoUs, the company ensures the seamless integration of its innovations into the healthcare system, contributing to improved patient access and…