Mexico General Manager of Merck Mexico, Pedro Galvis, showcases the strategic importance of the Mexican affiliate within Merck’s global network and explains the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing patient access and treatment in emerging markets. “The Mexican affiliate is a strong contributor to the region’s revenues and one of…
Switzerland Daniel Küng, CEO of Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the Swiss export promotion agency, also responsible for promoting Switzerland as a business location, reveals how the increase in the value of the Swiss Franc has brought Swiss companies to become more innovative when it comes to selling their products abroad; how…
Hungary Hungary operates under a state-owned universal National Health Insurance Fund (OEP), completely financed through mandatory tax contributions from employers and employees. “From a drug reimbursement point of view, we have one of the most complex and comprehensive regulatory frameworks in Europe, which aims to cover all medical and medicinal needs…
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…
Switzerland Walter Steinlin describes the Federal Commission of Technology and Innovation as a catalyst for turning research into innovation. Based in Bern, Switzerland, the commission funds research institutes in corporate projects, and provides mentorship and coaching support for start-ups. Could you give our international audience an overview of the Federal Commission…
Pharma Actelion’s global CEO and co-founder, Dr Jean-Paul Clozel, discusses diversifying the company’s portfolio, prioritizing internal research over inorganic acquisitions, and retaining a spirit of independence and innovation during a period of rapid growth. 2015 was a fantastic year for the company, the best yet, passing the USD two billion…
Generics Andreas Bosshard of Mepha-Teva in Switzerland describes Switzerland’s unique generics market, the quality of the Mepha-Teva brand, innovations within generics, and the company’s growth strategy within the Swiss market. It has been five years since the merger of Teva and Mepha in Switzerland, and curiously the brand name Mepha remains in…
Pharma Janssen’s company group chairman for Asia Pacific, Kris Sterkens distills the core elements of what it means to be a transformational medical innovator, while exclaiming how this characterization has molded the company’s patient-centric commitments across the region. When several others have experienced drawback, what factors have best positioned Janssen for…
Switzerland Dr. Catherine Chammartin of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) describes the strong elements of an IP system and its contributions to innovation within Switzerland. The IPI registers intellectual property, advises on policy, provides IP services to the community, and is involved in educational endeavors. Could you start…
Innovation Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General of Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Advisor to the Government of Ireland, highlights Ireland’s recent spectacular success in fostering research and innovation; the government’s strategy to further promote Irish science, Innovation 2020; the priority of building academia-industry partnerships; and his mission to turn Ireland…
Pharma Raul Vivar, recently appointed GM of Eisai Mexico, describes the main achievements of the Japanese company in Mexico, the challenges that innovative companies face entering the Mexican market, and the development path he will follow in order to foster growth. You took over the helm of the Mexican affiliate of…
Pharma Lundbeck Mexico GM Oscar Parra discusses raising awareness of depression in Mexico, Lundbeck’s innovative treatments for depression and Alzheimer’s, and managing to navigate the country’s regulatory process to ultimately benefit the patient. Lifestyle related illnesses are a major problem in Mexico, with 13 million people suffering from diabetes and 71…
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