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Sweden Berkeley Vincent, managing director of Janssen in the Nordics and Baltics, discusses the challenges of the digital future for the Swedish affiliate and the whole healthcare industry and highlights Janssen’s strong involvement in the innovative Swedish R&D ecosystem. He also explains why Sweden is in a unique position to lead…

Japan Japan’s Opportunity to Establish a Blueprint for the World: Janssen Japan’s Chris Hourigan makes the case for increased investment in, and access to, innovative medicines as a key solution to countering the costs associated with an ageing population.   Earlier this year, Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, and Japan…

Taiwan Tsung-Tsong Wu, minister without portfolio, offers insights into the current state of Taiwan’s biomedical landscape three years after the administration’s Biomedical Industry Innovation Program was put into place to bolster the industry. Minister Wu also shares his vision on Taiwan’s future as a leader in the emerging digital era.  …

China Ingrid Zhang, president of Novartis Pharmaceuticals China, shares the transformation of Novartis China in the past two years in line with the global Novartis vision; their aspiration to become a powerhouse for bringing innovative products to China and to develop talents; their commitment to working with various stakeholders to promote…

Korea One of the indisputable economic success stories of the last half-century, South Korea now stands as the world’s 11th largest economy, with a reputation for industrial excellence and innovation. As the Korean state shifts its focus towards healthcare and the life sciences and Korean firms begin to internationalize with greater…

Korea LG Life Sciences is one the early pioneers of innovative drug development in Korea with a diversified portfolio of chemical drugs, vaccines, biosimilars, biologics, and dermo-cosmetics. Its president, Dr Son, explains the reason why he joined the company, his strategy to turn it into a truly global entity, and its…

Spain Cristina Garmendia, president of the Cotec Foundation, gives an overview of the innovation landscape in Spain and the steps needed to see this grow in the future. Furthermore, she gives advice based on her experiences with Genetrix, a company recently sold to Takeda, and she highlights what is next in…

Opinion Brian Hilberdink, President of Novo Nordisk Canada, calls for the Canadian government to encourage and invest in innovative biopharmaceutical companies in Canada.    I’ve often wondered how things would be if Canada had steadily continued a path of biopharmaceutical discovery and commercialization after Banting and Best’s breakthrough in 1921, and what…

Korea SK Group, the second largest conglomerate in South Korea and renowned as a leader in energy, telecommunications, and the semiconductor business, entered drug development in 1993. In an exclusive interview, Jeong Woo Cho PhD, CEO & president of SK Biopharmaceuticals and SK Life Science, provides an overview of the current…

China Jack Wang, founder and CEO of Biomobie, shares the inspirational story behind the establishment of the company, the regenerative principle driving the technology of the Bioboostie device, and the innovative commercial partnerships he has established with leading health insurance companies in China.   My medical knowledge is limited. But I…

Spain Staffan Schüberg, CEO of Esteve, highlights the restructure of the company as it moves towards its new age of being a truly innovative pharmaceutical company on a global level. Furthermore, he highlights the international strategy and the role the US market will play in the future, as well as his…

Spain Sergio Rodriguez, CEO of Pfizer Spain, highlights the strength of the affiliate and the importance for the company in Europe, as well as the key areas that are driving their growth. Furthermore, he gives an overview of the need for innovative companies to partner with key stakeholders and illustrates what…