Russo-British Chamber of Commerce (RBCC) There is a long history of trade between Russia and Britain. The Chamber of Commerce started in 1916. Can you outline how the organisation has evolved and its current role today? As you point out, the Chamber was founded in 1916 – an interesting decision considering that we were in…
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) How would you describe the operating environment for foreign companies to use the services of Malaysian companies and how can you reassure these multinationals that sufficient intellectual property protection is in place? There are several key factors which make Malaysia a highly conducive environment for foreign companies to carry out…
Calyx Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited You founded Calyx in 1979 with a three-person team. At the time, you were just 21 years old! What was the vision behind the creation of the company? Essentially, the vision was to become a specialized API player, which could cater to both the Indian market and the international market.…
Wockhardt You joined Wockhardt in 2000; you became a member of the board in 2006, and were appointed managing director in 2009. The Indian industry has undergone many changes in the last 11 years; how have you seen Wockhardt evolve alongside the industry? The Indian pharmaceutical industry really started taking off…
Glenmark Glenmark may be poised to release India’s first novel drug, from the in-licensed, anti-diarrheal molecule Crofelemer. Crofelemer has successfully complete Phase III trials, and you are readying to release it across 140 countries. What stage of the process are you in? When will we see India’s first novel drug in…
Apotex Nederland BV We do not often meet companies that have been successful at retaining their manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands. How and why did former Katwijk Farma -and now Apotex- succeed to do so? Katwijk Farma’s history goes back to 1914 and was traditionally a family-owned company. Yet, in the nineties it…
Pfizer Nehterlands Pfizer is well placed for the next generation of growth. Coming off great M&A’s and now restructuring internally, (from the country structure to the business units). After closing 2010, the first full year since changes have been incorporated, what have been the effects here for the Dutch affiliate? How has…
Utrecht Science Park (USP) Certain cities have specific institutions, foundations, or in this case, science parks that serve as a microcosm for that city. How does Utrecht Science Park embody the identity and strengths of the city of Utrecht? This science park has two focuses: life sciences and sustainability, which particularly focuses on climate…
CRC - Center for Clinical Research Malaysia has good ethnic diversity, cost-effective infrastructure, and highly qualified principal investigators (PIs) and these elements have been in place for a long time. Why is now is the right time for a drive forward in clinical trials? Dr. Goh Pik Pin (GPP): Malaysia does offer a strong base for…
KPMG Netherlands While doing our research we couldn’t help but notice that you are quite passionate about issues related to healthcare and an avid proponent of healthcare reform. In this vein, what would be the ideal situation for the national healthcare system of the Netherlands and how should the country get there?…
IMS Health Netherlands IMS Health sets itself apart because of its global reach, while mastering local expertise. Clearly, every market is one of a kind. What is so particular about the Dutch market? There are quite a few particularities. When we discuss the value of the pharmaceutical market in the Netherlands for example,…
Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) Since we last met in 2006, the Indian pharmaceutical industry has been doing very well indeed, as a very large number of drugs came off patent. This trend will continue in the coming years. Today this is a crucial moment for India: the industry is at a crossroad. How has…
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