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diagnostics In 2014, Hari Sabnani moved from Cardinal Health’s Puerto Rican affiliate to take the helm of Quest Diagnostics Puerto Rico, the country’s largest clinical lab. He discusses the change in position and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that equipment is being used to its fullest potential in a time of…

Roche Miguel Centeno, general manager and head of Roche Diabetes Care in Puerto Rico, highlights the affiliate’s strong manufacturing performance in the area of diabetes care (DC) blood glucose test strips above its competitors.   Can you provide us with an overview of the current state of the medical device and…

Lilly A recent arrival from China, Lilly’s Turkey MD Daniel Lucas assesses the country’s healthcare system and raises key questions about the sustainability of the system at large going forward, and the authorities’ approach to reform. You came to Turkey in October after more than four years in China. What is your…

Dr. Reddy's One of the new generation of country managers in Romania describes the importance of brand consciousness in the local market. In a highly intriguing and insightful interview, he outlines his ambitious strategy to buck the trend and focus his team’s energies on building brand loyalty and identity. Tell us about…

Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk Turkey has taken a degree of leadership by working to facilitate and encourage cooperation and collaboration between different stakeholders in the diabetes management ecosystem. For general manager Şebnem Avşar Tuna, developing stronger lines of communication with regulators and payers is the top priority going forward.   Following your…

AstraZeneca Rodrigo Fernandez became country president of AstraZeneca Central America, Caribbean, and Middle Andean Countries (CAMCARMAC) in July 2013. He discusses the challenges across the region for regulation and distribution channels, with an emphasis on the complexities of the Peruvian market. What were your initial priorities when you became head of…

biotech The executive managing director of a leading American healthcare provider offering an innovative range of products on the local Algerian market treating asthma, diabetes, hepatitis and cholesterol speaks about the company’s experience and the country’s ambition to become a biotech leader For the pharmaceutical industry, the African continent – especially…

diabetes treatment Novo Nordisk’s market access and public affairs director discusses the state of diabetes management in Mexico, highlighting the government’s recent commitment to tackle this public health issue and the company’s contribution to the dialogue. You were appointed as the director for public affairs two years ago, and recently of market…

Novo Nordisk The corporate vice president for the Africa region of the multinational at the forefront of the fight against diabetes in Algeria outlines in detail the steps being taken to confront a disease that now reaches epidemic proportions. He also unveils the company’s plans for local manufacturing and its contribution to ensuring…

Novo Nordisk The new country manager of the multinational at the forefront of the fight against diabetes in Algeria sheds light on some of the creative strategies employed to spread the word about diabetes management and prevention including an innovative formula for co-opting the Imams in raising awareness about the importance of diabetics maintaining…

Novo Nordisk The global COO of the multinational at the forefront of the fight against diabetes explains why the Algerian market is so strategically important and how the ‘made in Algeria’ brand would have real potential at the regional level if only the government would remove impediments to export. As COO of Novo…

distribution José Antonio Crespo became general manager for Beckman Coulter Iberia in July 2013, following an extensive career at Siemens. He discusses the structural changes associated with the company’s acquisition by Danaher, and outlines targets for growth in the coming years.   What initial challenges did you face at the beginning…