“ Our diversified pipeline – comprising 12 distinct programmes – provides resilience. ”
In Conversation
CW Chen – COO, International Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (IRPMA), Taiwan
“ Taiwan’s universal health coverage is a remarkable achievement and a cornerstone of its commitment to public welfare ”
“ Taiwan is the seventh largest US trading partner, which is remarkable given our size ”
“ We don’t just want to out-license, we want to build something enduring, together. ”
“ There is a strong case for embedding vision more intentionally within national strategies and care models ”
“ My main goal for 2025 is to ensure that Merck globally, and our wider stakeholders, truly recognise the strategic importance of Hong Kong ”
“ Our platform technology creates unprecedented opportunities to address previously intractable therapeutic challenges ”
“ Drug assets are not like wine, they need to be in the right hands to realise their full potential. ”
“ Our vision is clear...In ophthalmology, you cannot rely on just one or two products. You must serve the entire field. ”
“ This journey has reminded me that leadership is not defined by institutional scale, but by resilience, clarity of purpose, and the ability to deliver. ”
“ As long as we stay anchored in innovation and aligned with patient needs, we are confident in our ability to grow, differentiate, and endure. ”
“ For physicians and patients, these approvals are vital: after roughly two decades without a single approved Alzheimer’s treatment, having options restores hope and underscores the importance… ”
