Tagged with BI

Canada Oliver Technow, president at BioVectra, highlights the company’s recent developments; amongst those a significant investment in a manufacturing site near Halifax. The resulting increase in manufacturing capacity by 40 percent will add to BioVectra’s position as the largest biotechnology company on Prince Edward Island, a historic location the CDMO is…

GVK Bio Manni Kantipudi, CEO of GVK BIO, talks about the evolution of the company, which he took from USD 20 million to its current USD 120 million, its future, its strategic competitive advantages within the Indian CRO industry and his personal aspiration to reach the USD 200 million goal by 2021.…

Serbia Gordana Zdravkovic has overseen the progression of BIOTEC International, Serbia through thick and thin. With over 25 years’ experience in the life sciences industry, she has put together a fantastic team of young professionals eager to take advantage of Serbia’s teeming pharmaceutical landscape. In this interview, Gordana sheds light on…

Serbia By reorganizing their management structure, diversifying their offering and presenting an altogether cleaner image, AstraZeneca Serbia has made tremendous progress since its beginnings in the Balkans in the late 1990s. Country Director Ksenija Purkovic discusses the future of the Anglo-Swedish outfit, and how best to navigate a market that is…

Canada Michel Fortin, president and CEO of Prevtec Microbia, a global biotech player founded in Saint-Hyacinthe, outside of Montréal, analyzes the opportunities in the global animal health industry, and how Prevtec Microbia has positioned itself to seize those by developing technologies that are alternatives to the usage of antibiotics in animal…

Serbia Dragan Odzaklijevic, CEO of acb, the exclusive correspondent of leading global insurance broker Aon in Serbia, discusses the Serbian insurance market, which of acb’s services are most in demand for the healthcare and life science companies it serves, and what differentiates it from the competition. With 13 years as CEO…

Serbia Nenad Djordjevic, managing director of Esensa, introduces the Belgrade company’s 200-strong portfolio of medical devices, food supplements, cosmetics and general use items; how it is now exporting its ‘made in Serbia’ products to geographies as diverse as Kazakhstan and Hong Kong; and how Esensa is breaking down stereotypes of what…

Poland Dariusz Głogowski, country manager of Alvogen Poland, discusses his successful strategy to introduce biosimilars onto the Polish market and the nation’s moves to reward this new wave of generics. Furthermore, he highlights the strategic importance of Poland in the region as the company’s footprint continues to grow and highlights the…

Serbia Ana Grujovic, executive director of the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) who has been overseeing Swiss-Serbian business relations since 2014, explains the successful progression of the Chamber since its establishment, the traits that characterize the Serbian market, and the positive indicators for investors looking to explore operations along the Danube.…

Serbia Ana Popovic, general manager of Serbia’s generics association, Genezis, gives her thoughts on how the generics industry has progressed in the country, what room for improvement remains, and the impact of EU succession. Where does Genezis stand in 2017 and what is keeping you busy at the moment? “The Serbian…

Serbia Suzana Djordjevic, director of the Hemofarm Foundation in Serbia, explores the themes of collectivism, social care and how individual acts can have profound outcomes in today’s world. Having enjoyed a colourful career working for NGOs, the media and the Serbian government, Suzana has always allowed her beliefs and passions to…

Poland Agnieszka Grzybowska-Zalewska, general manager of Sanofi Genzyme Poland, reflects on the company’s stable growth over the last few years and the market access challenges they have encountered along the way. Moreover, she highlights the importance of achieving reimbursement for three key products for Multiple Sclerosis and Oncology as well as…