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MSD Mexico We read in an article by El Economista last year that you believe “there is no other company with such a diverse range of therapies as MSD and that makes you feel strong enough to continue growing in Mexico.” Can you please explain the thinking behind this statement, and what…

China MSD China’s Michel Vounastos gives his initial impressions of the opportunities and challenges inherent in the Chinese healthcare market, and highlights how MSD’s offerings are able to address specific gaps in the country. You just arrived in China in February. The country managers we’ve met have all been here for…

MSD Brasil When we were in Australia, we met with the “star scientist” Ian Frazier, who was Australian of the Year in 2009 for his co-discovery of Merck’s Gardasil. Or Singulair, which is the trade name of Montelukast, with the Mont signifying “Montreal” where the product was developed. What will it take…

MSD pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. While your appointment as Managing Director was not a long time ago, you immediately faced the big task to oversee one of the most complicated corporate mergers the local Indian drug industry has seen in recent years. How challenging was the integration of Fulford and Organon for you? One of…

MSD Russia You have been in Russia now for a bit less than a year, having come from the former Schering-Plough’s Hungary office to run the Russian MSD affiliate. In our conversation prior to the interview, you mentioned that there has been a bit of a transition and adjustment period. How is…

Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (MSD) You were previously managing the Merck/Schering-Plough joint venture in the US, and arrived in the UK 2 years ago. What did you set out for yourself as head of the UK operations? As General Manager of the Merck/Schering-Plough Joint Venture in the US, I was responsible for the commercial operations…