China Association of Traditional Chinese Medi You started the Chinese operations and have been working in the country for many years but recently moved up to running all operations in Asia Pacific. Are you still closely involved with what’s happening in China? I started the operations in China almost 16 years ago, and I started them…
R&D-based Pharmaceutical Association Committe You have a long experience in the Chinese pharmaceutical market, and in particular you saw it evolve tremendously over the last 10 years. From a management perspective, would you say that it is easier or harder to tackle today or a decade ago? In my view, the Chinese market is…
Association of the Russian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (ARPM) The ARPM was founded in 2002, and you were its director from 2002-2004, before leaving for a post at the Roszdravnadzor. You’ve since rejoined as director since 2007. The organization was originally founded as a unifying force amongst Russian national manufacturers, and has now grown to encompass several foreign members.…
Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufactures (AIPM) When Focus Reports prepared a report on the French pharmaceutical industry in 2009/10, we found that the head of the main multinational pharmaceutical association had taken a career path quite similar to yours: he had been an administrator and head of the regulatory authority; he subsequently left the administration and…
Association of Clinical Trials Organizations (ACTO) The primary objectives of this association are to promote Russia as a clinical trial destination, optimize the regulatory and legislative environment, and promote the interests of ACTO members. Can you give us an overview of the current clinical trial environment in Russia, and explain why a unified organization like ACTO…
Generic Medicines Industry Association To begin, would you please introduce GMIA to Pharmaceutical Executive readers? The GMIA is an industry organization. Its six members are: Alphapharm, Apotex, Genepharm, Hospira, Sandoz and Sigma. The GMiA is the lobby group for the generic medicines industry in Australia, working with all relevant stakeholders, such as government, prescribers,…
Thai Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association TPMA is the main association bringing together the local manufacturers in Thailand. What do you consider to have been the main milestones and achievements since your inception? We haven’t reached any milestones yet. Our first milestone will be to open and free the pharmaceutical market in Thailand by breaking the…
Association of European Businesses (AEB) The AEB works through a number of channels to promote the interests of European corporations with operations in Russia. It has a long history in this country, dating back to 1995. Why is a group like the AEB necessary, and what are the main targets on its agenda this year?…
Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) Since we last met in 2006, the Indian pharmaceutical industry has been doing very well indeed, as a very large number of drugs came off patent. This trend will continue in the coming years. Today this is a crucial moment for India: the industry is at a crossroad. How has…
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) One of the key factors for the growth in the pharmaceutical market has been the increasing professionalism of healthcare in Malaysia. How does the MMA contribute to the professionalism of it s members? It has always been the remit of the MMA to establish strong professional practice in Malaysia. Doctors…
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Taking a look at a key achievement of the ABPI in recent years, we recognize the role you played in negotiating the revised PPRS that was put in place last year. How did the latest revision contribute to taking the research-based industry forward and what has been the impact of…
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