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Austria Dr. Andrea Podczeck-Schweighhofer, president of the Austrian Society of Cardiology, the representative voice of the Austrian cardiology ecosystem, provides an overview into the challenges associated with research in Austria and how innovation and drug diversity is being stifled under the current reimbursement system. She also gives insights into Austria´s interaction…

Austria Manuel Reiberg, president of the Forum of the Research-Based Pharmaceutical Industry in Austria (FOPI), which represents the 27 leading pharmaceutical innovators in Austria focused on pharmaceutical innovation, discusses the struggles facing drug innovation under the new reimbursement system, as well as the steps that must be taken to bolster the…

Iceland Jakob Falur Gardarsson, general manager at Frumtök, the Icelandic Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry, highlights access as the main challenge that needs to be met in order to propel Iceland’s healthcare system to the level of other Northern European countries. He also expresses his trust in the willingness of the…

Hong Kong Hybribio is a very interesting company, being founded in Hong Kong and now headquartered in Guangzhou as one of the leading providers of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays in Greater China with significant international presence as well. Can you tell us more about the company’s positioning today? “We have launched several…

Ukraine Anatoliy Novyk, founder and president of SMC Ecopharm, the only Ukrainian pharmaceutical company to be exclusively focused on its own original drug development, provides insights into Ecopharm’s promising expansion strategy, which should be significantly propelled by the company’s upcoming GMP-certified manufacturing plant. He also provides an in-depth look into their…

Colombia Esteban Lizarazo, CEO of Amarey Group, one of the most vibrant Colombian success stories, shares his insights on the company’s aim to diversify, while introducing the group’s highly innovative business model consisting of world class logistics, high level education and development of close relationships with hospitals. Mr. Lizarazo having worked…

Ukraine Liana Maksyoutova, country manager of Polpharma Ukraine, provides insights into the impressive transformation of the Ukrainian affiliate that she has fostered since inheriting its reins in 2012 and how she has been able to leverage her previous experiences in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector to turn around the affiliate.…

Colombia Chief Operating Officer of Biopas, Pierre Faraldo, depicts the explosive growth the company has been achieving in the past 15 years to become one of Colombia’s success stories, with the ambitious objective to position itself among the Top regional pharmaceutical players in Latin America by 2020. How long have you…

Colombia Héctor Robles, General Manager of Laboratorios Sophia, a leading ophthalmology company, discusses the significant growth of the Colombian affiliate to become an operational center for the Andean region. Additionally, he highlights their highly innovative product portfolio and ambitious plans to expand into new markets. When we interviewed your predecessor, Luz…

Taiwan Michael H.J. Lai, Founder of Body Organ Biomedical Corporation, discusses Ologen’s success as the first ever eye tissue repair product and highlights the importance of global exposure for Taiwan-based companies. Can you introduce the company to our readers? What was your vision at the time you started the company? “Eye…

Taiwan Chin Chun Lin, chairman of Taiwan Leader Biotech Corp., discusses the importance of herbal medicine for preventive healthcare, and shares valuable insights into Taiwan Leader Biotech Corp., a leading company in medicinal fungus, that established brand recognition through balancing social, economic and environmental perspectives while promoting the importance of the…

Switzerland Roel Van Doren provides a fascinating insight into the interplay between the life sciences and industrial automation sectors in Europe, whilst also detailing Emerson’s footprint in Switzerland and beyond, as well as the company’s latest innovations. We understand you have been European President at Emerson Automation Solutions since 2012. What…