Singapore The CEO of ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Carl Firth discusses the implications surrounding the company’s imminent initial public offering on Taiwan’s stock exchange, while explaining how this move serves to position ASLAN as Singapore’s first local success story. Having just completed a pre-IPO financing round, it seems the company has many…
Switzerland Dr. André T. Dahinden, General Manager of Amgen Switzerland, talks about their four cutting-edge products that will help drive future growth, reveals how being innovative includes partnering with payers for improved pricing models, and why the Swiss healthcare environment is like the Swiss railway system: well organized, punctual and reliable.…
Mexico Alvaro Angel, the recently appointed general manager of the pharmaceutical division of Bayer Mexico, provides insights into the rapidly evolving local pharma market, and documents Bayer Mexico’s ambitious growth strategy; with the affiliate already standing out as one of the most important of the group at a global level. You…
Switzerland Michael Cobas Meyer of Eli Lilly Switzerland reveals how these are very exciting times for the company, particularly given an extremely rich pipeline in the areas of diabetes, oncology and bio-medicines; how the challenge will be to transition from their existing portfolio to new products; and why Lilly´s focus is…
Ireland Jack Daly, Commercial Manager at IMS Health Ireland, discusses the strategic decision of IMS Health to diversify into the health consultancy space, the importance of developing long-term partnerships with clients instead of transactional interactions, and the most important trends he sees in the Irish market today. To begin, could you…
Mexico Cédric Ertlé, managing director at Laboratoires Expanscience Mexico, explains the strategy that the affiliate has implemented to obtain 20 and 45 percent of growth in dermocosmetics and rheumatology respectively and showcases the strong potential ahead in both areas in Mexico. Could you introduce yourself to our international readers as well…
Slovakia Dr. Leonard Sojka who has spent over 25 years with the innovation-driven Merck group explains how Merck is turning its focus to science and technology; his experience on market access; the specificities of the Slovak market; and why Merck is a great company to work for. 2015-16 has been a…
Switzerland Walter P. Hölzle, president of vips, discusses the current priorities of the association, the importance of innovation, and the challenges of the current pricing system. While growth is close to zero for many pharmaceutical markets in Europe, Swiss pharma spending increased 4.5 percent in 2015. What would you identify as…
Slovakia Dr. Natasa Klicko, General Manager of Roche Slovakia, outlines the challenges and opportunities for the company in the country; their strategy of going “beyond the pill” to partner with and provide value to all healthcare stakeholders; the importance of data and methodology in the debate on market access; and Slovakia…
Philippines Higinio “JP” Porte, president of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, discusses how his extensive pharmaceutical background led him to his current role as well as the main objectives of the association moving forward. He also discusses his work to create comradery within the association, fostering an environment where members are…
Slovakia Novartis Slovakia’s Marianthi Psaha discusses the upcoming shift in Slovakia’s healthcare landscape, the importance of a healthy dialogue between the public and private sectors, and the responsibility of the pharma industry to continuously strive for the highest standards of compliance, integrity and performance. You have been Country President for Slovakia…
Switzerland Gaelle Meaude, operations director of Thea Switzerland, talks about building an effective sales and marketing team over the last few years; why the Swiss preservative-free eye care market remains particularly dynamic; and how working for a French family run entrepreneurial company, with five generations of expertise in the field of…
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