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Pharma Merck Czech Republic’s MD reveals his plan to double Merck operations within the next five years and talks about the impact of the recent acquisition of Sigma Aldrich on the Czech Republic. You’ve assumed position as Managing Director Merck Czech Republic just over one year ago; what was the strategy…

Pharma The president of the Czech Academy of Sciences highlights the responsibility of leading scientists to consider the real life application of their academic results in addition to promoting the Czech sciences in world leading publications. Could you please briefly elaborate the history and background of the Czech Academy of Sciences?…

Pharma Rafael Suarez, general manager of Ferring in Mexico, explains how the Swiss biopharmaceutical company is adapting to the recent dynamics affecting both the Mexican public and private sectors. He outlines his approach to further consolidate the Mexican affiliate, increase Ferring’s clinical research investments and manufacturing presence in Mexico. When Pharmaceutical…

Pharma As President of Biopharma Activities for Merck in France, Pierre-Henry Longeray reveals how France is the third ranked affiliate after the US and Germany for the Group; how the French culture of innovation is one of the main drivers of the business; and how Merck is shifting from a pharmaceutical…

Pharma Dr. Teresa Corona Vázquez, the general director of one of the leading neuroscience institutions in Latin America, details their most important research partnerships and achievements, notably with regards to neurodegenerative diseases, and her expectations of fostering a heightened research-based relationship with the pharmaceutical industry. What have been some of the…

Pharma Axel B. Müller, managing director of Intergenerika, the Swiss generics association, reveals the penetration rate of generics in Switzerland; why generics are a safe, and smarter choice, manufactured to modern standards with affordable prices; and the threat of government forcing generic companies to benchmark their prices to nine European countries…

Pharma The Head of Sanofi-Genzyme’s Czech & Slovak affiliate points out that his affiliate generates a third of the regional turnover for the group as rules and regulations in his market resemble a paradise in regional comparison. The high commitment to patients is highlighted as a fundamental reason for this success!…

Pharma Leading in some areas, lagging in others, the Italian healthcare logistics sector is on the brink of change according to UPS Healthcare’s managing director for Italy, Jaap Heukers.  Each country has slightly different interpretations of certain regulations and compliance, given their unique regulatory development path. Coming from a global international…

Pharma The founder of Contipro elaborates on his success story which positions his company as one of the three leading suppliers of hyaluronic acid worldwide. Furthermore, he reviews the success of the recently opened subsidiary in France and identifies the next target markets for Contipro’s international expansion. Hyaluronic acid seems to…

Pharma Juan Fransisco Millán Sobaranes of Cetifarma, the council created by the pharmaceutical industry in Mexico for ethics and transparency, discussed the agency’s major milestones and its main priorities for ensuring transparency, notably with regards to patient groups, healthcare practitioners, and clinical trials.   You were part of the initial team…

Pharma The founder and CEO of OAKS Consulting Czech Republic reviews his success story, starting with the change in pricing and reimbursement legislation in 2007, and explains what is needed to gain market access today. Furthermore, he describes the Czech regulatory system as transparent, predictable, and fair—if managed correctly. You founded…

Pharma Mohammad Afshar, CEO of Ariana Pharma, shares his insights on the importance of decision support tools, big data’s impact on the healthcare industry, and the need to translate this data into the production of real products. He also discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur in France and his…