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government relations A perspective from Canada’s national health body on the future of medicine in the 21st century, from the shift to personalized medicine to streamlining regulatory and approval processes, removing duplication from international partners and utilizing modern communications technology to improve transparency and efficiency. Could you provide a brief overview of…

Basic Research A leading figure in the Taiwanese pharmaceutical sector, Lee divulges the practicalities behind ECFA, the free trade agreement that was signed between China and Taiwan in 2010 but has not yet come into full force; questions whether a lack of multinational investment has been a major disadvantage for Taiwan; explains…

government relations   Under the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia is focusing on bolstering the commercial sector. Thanks to the ratification of free trade agreements with 14 countries around the world since 2011, including the United States, foreign direct investment reached a record high of COP 29 trillion ($16 billion)…

drug development BIOTECanada is the national trade association for Canada’s biotech industry. Andrew Casey, the group’s CEO, discusses the impact of IP regulation on emerging biotech companies, incentives for developing the sector on a national level, and offers perspectives on tax policy and its impact on drug development. How does BIOTECanada actively…

Ireland   What makes Ireland attractive for FDI? As the former general manager of Genzyme’s Waterford site, Pat O’Sullivan explains that a longstanding 12.5% corporate tax rate (that isn’t going anywhere) is one factor, but it doesn’t end there. Talent: “The first factor is the excellence of the workforce, which is…

Contract Manufacturing Lilly set up in Ireland three decades ago by purchasing a farm. In its early days, the operation produced intermediaries for small-molecule drugs. Nearby, Pfizer was manufacturing citric acid for soft drinks. The country was a fledgling industrial economy that was still mostly reliant on sectors like agriculture and fishing.…

FDI “The government’s vision has always been for indigenous companies to develop from the expertise brought in by FDI—and we are seeing that happening now.” Joe Costello, Minister for Trade & Development FDI into Ireland has created a feedstock for the indigenous ecosystem: raising the bar for standards and technology, contributing…

government relations In Taiwan, GSK recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with the National Research Program of Biopharmaceuticals (NRPB), building on research partnerships in Taiwan that include a 2007 agreement with National Taiwan University Hospital (NTU)—the first agreement of its kind—a later MoU with Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and a major 2012 collaboration…

government relations Pia Olsen Dyhr is a member of the Danish Folketing (Parliament) for the Socialist People’s Party in the North Zealand greater constituency, as well as Minister for Trade and Investment. Today she talks with us about the life sciences in Denmark, it’s future growth in the area and their governments…

government relations With a Master’s Degree in Marketing Science from the University of Leicester and a Degree in Management Information Systems from Université du Québec à Montréal Jacques Dessurealt has had a fruitful career in the pharmaceutical industry with some of the biggest names like Bristol Myer-Squibb and Novartis. He talks with…

investment Dr. Douville talks investment, the company’s role in R&D in Canada and their plans for some of their future products. You founded Milestone Pharmaceuticals in 2005, having founded Galileo Genomics and Allostera Pharma.What were the main objectives in founding Milestone?  I was one of four founders of Milestone. The idea…

Human Resources Teresa Bitetti has a long history with BMS, spanning 3 decades in which she rose up the ranks starting from Senior Director of Abilify Marketing before becoming Sales Vice President of CNS until she reached her current position of President and General Manager of BMS Canada. Today she shares with…