Switzerland Walter P. Hölzle, president of vips, discusses the current priorities of the association, the importance of innovation, and the challenges of the current pricing system. While growth is close to zero for many pharmaceutical markets in Europe, Swiss pharma spending increased 4.5 percent in 2015. What would you identify as…
Philippines Higinio “JP” Porte, president of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, discusses how his extensive pharmaceutical background led him to his current role as well as the main objectives of the association moving forward. He also discusses his work to create comradery within the association, fostering an environment where members are…
Mexico Mayra Galindo Leal, general director of the Mexican Association of the Fight Against Cancer (AMLCC) provides an overview of the main milestones of this association that stands as the most important patient organization for cancer in Mexico, her expectations towards the pharmaceutical industry, and the main challenges she faces when…
Luxembourg Luxembourg has a young and ambitious life sciences community, which has identified four aspects of personalized medicine where the country has significant potential: digital health, neurodegenerative diseases, molecular diagnostics and immune-oncology. Thomas Dentzer, Head of the Life Sciences sector in Luxembourg, discusses the flexible and supportive atmosphere for companies and…
Mexico Alexis Serlin, country president of Novartis Mexico and president of CANIFARMA, the industry chamber that brings together multinational and local drug manufacturers, explains how the pharmaceutical industry in Mexico aims to be recognized as a strategic sector by both the Ministries of Health and Economy. He highlights Novartis Mexico’s leadership in…
Switzerland Thomas Cueni of Interpharma, the Association of Pharmaceutical Research Companies of Switzerland, on the trend of major international companies developing significant operations in Switzerland; how 70 percent of employees at the top pharma companies are foreigners; and why the pharmaceutical industry is the exception to the rule when it comes…
Switzerland Dr. Beat Moser, Director General of scienceindustries, the association representing the Swiss science-driven industries, and Jürg Granwehr, head of its pharma department, explain the open concept of scienceindustries, with science-based innovation at its heart; and why Switzerland is competitive in international life sciences markets. What are some of the unique…
Slovakia Genas’ Michaela Palagyi shares the association’s pride in being an affiliate member of Medicines for Europe and how this allows them to liaise more closely with their European counterparts. She also reveals the share of generics in today’s Slovak pharma market: around 60 per cent of volume and slightly less…
Switzerland Franz Saladin details the unique scope and operations of the Basel Chamber of Commerce, the history of pharmaceuticals in Basel, and the importance of continuously developing the industry within the region and in Switzerland more generally. The Basel Chamber of Commerce is unique in Switzerland due to its broad scope…
Pharma Dr. Leisha Daly, Janssen Ireland country director and president of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) discusses her presidency and the conclusion of a four-year agreement between IPHA and the Irish government on the supply of medicine. She then highlights Janssen’s leadership in Ireland in terms of ‘open-innovation’ and ‘beyond-the-pill’…
Health Alberto Hechanova, president of the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP), discusses the competitive landscape of the country, highlighting the main challenges and opportunities for independent drugstores. In addition, he explains why being a member of the association can impact business success. Mr Hechanova, could you please introduce yourself and…
Pharma Javier Amtmann, the new president of AMIIF, the Mexican association of pharmaceutical innovators, reveals AMIIF’s strategic priorities and key areas of focus. As Chairman of the Board of Menarini Mexico, he also explains how the Italian company successfully entered the Mexican market and continues to increase its market share in…
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