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R&D Professor Dr. Robert Riener speaks about the much anticipated Cybathlon event and its importance to technology transfer, the Swiss education system’s ability to attract international talent, and his goals for the future. You have been leading the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich since February 2016. Could…

Pharma The general manager of Wörwag Pharma Czech Republic & Slovakia reviews to what degree the Czech and Slovak market are homogeneous and which strategies can be successfully transferred from one market to the other. She furthermore highlights the unique characteristics of Wörwag Pharma as an employer which results in highly…

Pharma The executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) in Singapore, Carine Lespayandel pinpoints the key facets of the Singaporean economy that have captivated the continued interests of French companies, while highlighting the chamber’s fundamental role in facilitating investment growth between the two countries moving forward. What…

Pharma The executive director of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) in Singapore, Carine Lespayandel pinpoints the key facets of the Singaporean economy that have captivated the continued interests of French companies, while highlighting the chamber’s fundamental role in facilitating investment growth between the two countries moving forward. What…

Pharma The Executive Director of AmCham Singapore, former US Ambassador Judith Fergin, highlights why American companies are the largest source of FDI in the country and how Singapore’s enterprise-friendly environment has made it a hotbed for international investor interest. Can you please provide an overview of the chamber’s presence within Singapore…

Pharma Martin Naville, CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, discusses Swiss exports to the US, global competitiveness and innovation rankings, and why the Swiss-US relationship will only continue to grow stronger in the coming years. In 2015, the US was the most important destination for Swiss direct investment abroad, amounting…

Pharma Thilo Stadler speaks passionately about Grünenthal’s collaborative partnerships, company goals, and workforce engagement; revealing himself to be someone who truly believes in Grünenthal’s business. You currently hold the position of Regional General Manager South Europe and the Nordics and Managing Director of the Italian subsidiary. What were the main objectives…

Pharma The country manager of LEO Pharma Czech Republic and Slovakia explains how the recent acquisition of Astella’s dermatology portfolio will triple the revenue of the affiliate and how LEO always puts patients first Could you please introduce yourself and the cornerstones of your longstanding career in the pharmaceutical industry? The…

Healthcare In part two of a two-part interview (read part one here), Mikel Arriola of the IMSS discusses the strategic roadmap IMSS will follow under his tenure with regards to innovation access and chronic disease prevention, as well as his approach to the upcoming implementation of exchanges of services among the…

Healthcare In part one of a two-part interview (read part two here), Mikel Arriola, the recently appointed general director of IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute), which provides health-related services to more than 70 million beneficiaries, reveals his fundamental priorities to both secure IMSS’ financial sustainability and improve the quality of services…

Pharma Merck Czech Republic’s MD reveals his plan to double Merck operations within the next five years and talks about the impact of the recent acquisition of Sigma Aldrich on the Czech Republic. You’ve assumed position as Managing Director Merck Czech Republic just over one year ago; what was the strategy…

Pharma The president of the Czech Academy of Sciences highlights the responsibility of leading scientists to consider the real life application of their academic results in addition to promoting the Czech sciences in world leading publications. Could you please briefly elaborate the history and background of the Czech Academy of Sciences?…