Tagged with International

UK Karen Osborn, CEO of the International Glaucoma Association, explains the role of the charity, detailing its threefold purpose of funding research, raising awareness and helping patients live with the disease. She speaks about possible care pathways of the future and international collaboration on research.   We also collaborate on workshops…

Malta Antonio Sommei, plant director of Amino Chemicals, the leading API manufacturer on the island of Malta, documents the impact of the recent merger with ABA Chemical Corporation on local operations, the increased capacities the company will have, and their focus on expansion to new markets globally with the intention of…

Portugal Nelson Pires provides an insightful update on Portugual’s pharmaceutical market evolution as well as Jaba Recordati’s ambitious Portuguese affiliate. Pires shares that diversification is one technique of navigating the market, introduces their expansion into a new therapeutic area, and explains the affiliate’s new venture into Nigeria. Would you be able…

Portugal Salvador Fernandes, Ralph Steffen and Sofia Fernandes, chairman, production manager, and marketing manager respectively, discuss Sidefarma’s positioning in the Portuguese manufacturing landscape, and the strong relationship evolving between the government and the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, they highlight the importance of becoming successful in the domestic market before expanding internationally. Can…

Portugal Antonio Portela, seven years into leading the Bial operation in Portugal, shares his views on internationalization and how to maintain a stable company culture when approaching new and diverse markets. He discusses Portuguese market trends, future patent challenges and provides an intriguing insight into running a leading family-owned pharmaceutical company.…

India VS Reddy, fondly known as ‘The Protein Man of India’ and founder and managing director of British Biologicals, India’s leading nutraceutical company, provides insights into the pioneering role played by British Biologicals in raising awareness about and fostering the use of nutraceuticals in India, while he documents his plans to…

India Jonathan Hunt, CEO of Syngene International, one of the fastest-growing and leading contract research and manufacturing organizations in the world, discusses the company’s unique ecosystem of innovation, India’s eye-catching talent resources, Syngene’s partnership model with leading biotech and Big Pharma companies, the company’s ongoing forward integration and its stringent approach…

India Nitin Shah, founder and chairman of Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., and Bhagyesh Shah, managing director, provide insights into the unique positioning of this eye-catching company, which has forged a great name for itself among India’s domestic industry by offering some of the most affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals in the market. Leveraging…

India Vivek Sharma, CEO of Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), one of the world’s leading CDMOs with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, provides insights into the main trends shaping the global demand for contract development and manufacturing services. He also highlights the company’s customer-centric business model, the strength of…

Portugal João Vasconcelos was the Secretary of State for Industry in Portugal over a two year period, terminating in July 2017, over which time he laid the foundations for Startup Portugal and Industry 4.0. In this interview, Vasconcelos discusses the historical reasons behind Portugal’s success, digitalization and why more and more…

UK With an appetite to take the next step in its rapid development, EUSA Pharma has already established itself as a leading rare-disease and oncology biotech company in just a short period of time. Currently active in both the UK and Europe, EUSA is set to further expand internationally, notably in…

Portugal Azevedos is one of the oldest pharmaceutical brands in Portugal. Lead by Thebar Miranda, president for 30 years it operates across Portuguese speaking companies and distributes worldwide. In this interview, Miranda highlights the importance of flexibility and high-quality in production and sheds light on global production trends, Portugal’s status as…