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Taiwan Sheron Lin, president of Daiichi Sankyo Taiwan, elaborates on the affiliate’s tactical positioning in the region and a leading market for clinical trials and new product launches. Lin goes on to share her strategic priorities in carrying out the Japanese company’s global 2025 vision of transforming into an innovative oncology…

China Yuichi Yomasu, president of Daiichi Sankyo China, shares his first impressions of the dynamic but complex Chinese market since he assumed position ten months ago; the strategic importance of the Chinese affiliate to the Group’s overall business, particularly in light of the Group’s transition towards an innovative leader in oncology…

China This is the first in a series of articles examining what it takes to be a country manager of a multinational pharma company in some of the world’s most challenging markets. We start in China, where the heads of Merck, Ipsen, Chiesi, Gedeon Richter and AbbVie’s Chinese affiliates give their…

China Andras Gizur, president China & APAC for Gedeon Richter, shares his insights on the current market environment in China following the spate of recent healthcare reforms, the exciting innovations Gedeon Richter plans to launch in China in the next few years, the importance of fostering a friendly, cooperative and stable…

Korea Dae Jung Kim, president of Daiichi Sankyo Korea provides an insight into the rationale behind the company’s focus on the cardiovascular therapeutic area in South Korea. Mr Kim also reveals how Daiichi Sankyo Korea plans to embrace the company’s global strategy of expanding into the new area of oncology.  …

France Emmanuel Eumont, general manager of Gedeon Richter France, discusses the group’s leading position in women’s health, its external growth strategy, notably through the acquisition of Finox Biotech in 2016, and the upcoming product launches that will strengthen its portfolio. Finally, Eumont shares his thoughts on the 8th edition of the…

Malta Dino Mangion, head of Malta Operations at Medichem-Combino Pharm, has been leading the company through the harmonization of operations between Medichem and Combino Pharm and explains his strategy to increase the synergies between the two sites as well as the key advantages of Malta for manufacturers. As Head of Malta…

Brazil Poul Sorensen, director of Geistlich Pharma in Brazil, details the importance of educational activities for Geistlich’s business, the affiliate’s desire to bring new segments of Geistlich’s portfolio to Brazil and the necessity of adapting the business strategy to each region in Brazil according to their price sensitivity. Could you introduce…

Brazil In an exclusive interview, Jarbas Barbosa da Silva, Director-President of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), discusses some of the key specificities of the Brazilian market and highlights some of the main regulatory updates implemented by ANVISA over the past two years, while providing insights into the collaboration opportunities he…

Switzerland Paul Note, CEO of leading Swiss tissue and bone regeneration specialist Geistlich, discusses how the medtech industry can safeguard success against a challenging economic backdrop, the company’s total commitment to innovation, and its internationalization strategy. Could you please introduce Geistlich to our audience? “We are fortunate to bank upon a…

Switzerland Alpex Pharma is a specialized manufacturer of niche oral delivery forms, both for third parties and for their own portfolio of products for out-licensing. Managing Director Shahbaz Ardalan discusses the firm’s heritage, commitment to quality, and his plans for Alpex’s expansion. Alpex is highly specialized in a few key dosage…

Mexico Zurich Pharma was created with the vision of becoming a leader in the oncology segment at the international level. General manager and founder, Orlando Silva Fernandéz, discusses how state-of-the-art technology will help the company move to the next level. Zurich Pharma was founded back in 2004. What has been the…