Tagged with ophthalmology

Tunisia Mohamed Khalil Tamim, Alcon’s head of regulatory affairs Africa manages the regulatory affairs of 47 countries in Alcon’s African cluster. He explains the necessity of creating and harmonizing medical device-specific regulatory frameworks in Africa for the benefit of patients, and documents Alcon’s strategy to navigate a price-sensitive market despite its…

Austria Günther Aschenbrenner, managing director of Théa Austria, a specialist French ophthalmology company, discusses the development of the company’s Austrian office since 2011 and how a strong portfolio acquired by Théa from Alcon has assisted them in growing rapidly. Furthermore, he provides an insight into the importance of long-term strategic thinking,…

Colombia Héctor Robles, General Manager of Laboratorios Sophia, a leading ophthalmology company, discusses the significant growth of the Colombian affiliate to become an operational center for the Andean region. Additionally, he highlights their highly innovative product portfolio and ambitious plans to expand into new markets. When we interviewed your predecessor, Luz…

Taiwan Michael H.J. Lai, Founder of Body Organ Biomedical Corporation, discusses Ologen’s success as the first ever eye tissue repair product and highlights the importance of global exposure for Taiwan-based companies. Can you introduce the company to our readers? What was your vision at the time you started the company? “Eye…

Mexico Paulo de Resende, CEO of Laboratorios Grin-Lupin in Mexico, describes the current state of the Mexican pharmaceutical market and explains how the acquisition of Laboratorios Grin will help increase Lupin’s footprint in Latin America by bringing more expertise and R&D resources. Could you please introduce yourself to our international audience…

Pharma Yann Quentric has assumed new responsibilities as president of Iris Pharma; leading the first CRO to specialize exclusively in ophthalmology. From the company’s humble beginnings in southern France to its current international reach, Mr. Quentric shares his vision on the next chapter for the company. Can you start by introducing Iris Pharma…

Pharma Paolo Casati, general manager for Santen’s new affiliate in Italy, discusses the company’s first full year in the country, its aims for contributing to the global group’s 2020 Vision by collaborating with Italy’s extensive network of key opinion leaders, as well as his desire to see Santen’s innovative drugs brought…

pharma Mr Martinez, President of Santen France, reveals how Santen’s decision to acquire the French pharmaceutical company Novagali in 2011, was based on its desire to project itself as an innovative ophthalmic player across the whole of Europe and why 2015 was a significant year for the group, receiving European marketing approval…