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Bulgaria Aurélien Breton, general manager at Servier Bulgaria, explains how the affiliate has performed under his tenure and highlights the importance of combining the right portfolio with a top-notch team to successfully navigate the business environment in Bulgaria.  This is your second country management position after Slovenia, and you arrived in…

Canada Alok Kanti, president and CEO of Bayer Canada, draws upon his 27 years of international experience with Bayer to discuss the strategic significance of the Canadian affiliate to Bayer’s global operations, the challenges and opportunities he sees for industry-government collaboration, and the need for the country to promote a more…

Canada Jonathan Ross Goodman, founder and CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc., discusses the unique backstory behind the founding of the company, coming on the heels of the sale of Paladin Labs Inc., his previous company, for CAD 3.2 billion, the cycling accident that left him brain-damaged but more committed than ever…

Colombia Sandra Ramirez, General Manager of Bristol-Myers Squibb Colombia & Mexico, reveals valuable insights into the long-standing presence of BMS in Colombia, marked by a continuous dedication to increase access to medicine, the gradual development of their immuno-oncology pipeline and the creation of an inclusive culture formed by satisfied employees. Ms.…

Colombia David Leclercq, general manager of Mundipharma Colombia, reveals his passion for both the Colombian affiliate and the welfare of the Colombian people and gives insight into operating a new pharmaceutical outfit in a highly transformative healthcare environment. You were appointed General Manager in Colombia back in 2014; what have been…

Colombia Rocío Mendez, country manager at bioMérieux Colombia, speaks about the many talents that make up the Colombian affiliate and explains how the company brings life-saving and innovative solutions to a thriving Colombian healthcare sector. This is your first time as a country manager. Why did the global management board think…

Colombia Newar Giraldo, General Manager of Humax in Colombia, discusses the company’s role in countering monopolistic situations, their recent focus on OTC medicines, as well as their selective internationalization strategy based on regulatory fit, and his intention to enter the nanotechnology and biosimilar sectors.  Could you introduce our readers to the…

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 Antonio Cordova, general manager of seca Latin America, shares the story of the recent establishment of the affiliate in Colombia that serves as a regional center for operations within Latin America. You were appointed general manager for Latin America a year and half ago; what was your assigned mission when…

Colombia Carlos Alberto Florez, newly appointed general manager of Aspen Colombia, already has a very clear view on Aspen’s strategic direction, discussing the expansion of the infant nutrition segment and the recent acquisition of anaesthetics lines. He also underlines his passion for start-up businesses and his eagerness to see Aspen evolve…

Canada Ed Dybka, President of AstraZeneca Canada, highlights the successful ‘return to growth’ journey the affiliate has undergone in the past few years, his thoughts on the need for a renewed and modernized pharmaceutical framework agreement between industry and government, and the strong business case Canada needs to make in order…

Colombia Juan Carlos Mejia Hernandez, General Manager of Altadis Farmaceutica, a fresh entrant into the Colombian market, speaks about his strategies for advancing the educational system within the medical community by developing a platform based on digital channels. Mr. Mejia, Altadis Farmaceutica is a recent entrant to the Colombian market, having…