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India Jean-Pierre Baylet, country head for India and cluster head for South Asia at Sanofi Pasteur, provides insights into the progress and room for improvement that lie ahead for India’s immunization program, while highlighting Sanofi’s unrivalled commitment to protecting the Indian population from vaccine- preventable diseases like polio and flu as…

Portugal Laurent Marionnet, director general of the French Chamber of Commerce in Portugal provides an overview of the Chamber’s activities, an intriguing insight into Portuguese success citing geopolitical factors and cultural specifics and emphasizes the impact French SMEs are having on the Portuguese economy. Can you please provide us with an…

Canada Michel Fortin, president and CEO of Prevtec Microbia, a global biotech player founded in Saint-Hyacinthe, outside of Montréal, analyzes the opportunities in the global animal health industry, and how Prevtec Microbia has positioned itself to seize those by developing technologies that are alternatives to the usage of antibiotics in animal…

Switzerland Kurt Reichen, VP Technical Operations at PaxVax, an American-headquartered fully integrated specialty vaccine company focused on infectious diseases, discusses the establishment of the company’s only site outside of the US in Bern, Switzerland, following the 2014 acquisition of a former Crucell manufacturing site from J&J. The establishment of your Swiss…

Canada Greig Estabrooks, general manager of Valneva, talks partnership opportunities for the French-Austrian pure-play vaccine company in Canada, its exciting pipeline, and how he encourages his global R&D colleagues to consider conducting clinical trials for their pipeline products in Canada in order to leverage the country’s great infrastructure and significant human…

Brazil Andrew Simpson, Scientific Director of Orygen, elaborates on the innovative collaboration model his company is taking part in to develop biotechnologies in Brazil, the importance of developing affordable treatments for Brazilians, and the company’s current research on immunostimulants. Before presenting the company, could you tell our readers what motivated you…

Tunisia Hechmi Louzir, general manager of the Institut Pasteur in Tunis (IPT), details the crucial role that the IPT plays in the development of the Tunisian health sector, his wide-ranging responsibilities as general manager, the increasing importance of building new partnerships between the private and public sectors, and the Institute’s ambition…

Austria Prof. Dr. Robin Rumler, country manager of Pfizer Austria, discusses the evolution of their operations, especially since taking over the TBE and meningitis vaccine production plant, as well as the challenges facing the entire Austrian healthcare system today. Furthermore, he provides solutions to create a sustainable future for Austrian healthcare,…

Indonesia Omar Luqmaan Harris, GM at GSK Indonesia, discusses the commitment of the Indonesian affiliate to the global organization’s mission, as well as their focus on being the best place to work, with the highest patient focus, and the best customer engagement. Mr. Harris, what have been your main areas of…

Indonesia Ashish D. Pal, President Director at MSD Indonesia, discusses the importance of introducing innovative pharmaceuticals, vaccines and biologics to address significant unmet needs and the strategic importance of the universal healthcare coverage program (JKN) towards meeting the national healthcare goals. Mr. Pal, you have been leading the Indonesian affiliate of…

Colombia Executive Director of the French-Colombian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victor Brun, shares his insights regarding the solid Franco-Colombo relations. He speaks about the synergies between the two cultures, the attractive factors that make the country an ideal investment destination, as well as the role of the Chamber in helping…

Mexico Eduardo Arce Parellada, General Manager at Sanofi Pasteur Mexico until March 2017, explains the positive impact that the vaccine against Dengue could generate for the national health system and showcases the positioning of Sanofi Pasteur as the partner of choice for the government in vaccinology, based on its local R&D…