Tagged with Medtech

Norway Roche Diagnostics Norway’s Daniel Malarek discusses the resurgence of diagnostics in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Norwegian approval process for diagnostic tools, and the importance of stakeholder education.   Research shows that more than 70 percent of medical decision-making requires some form of diagnostics, yet less than 2…

Norway Filip Standaert outlines the significance of the Nordic cluster to J&J’s medical device operations in Europe, how the affiliate responded to the COVID-19 crisis, and the ways in which J&J is aiming to contribute to driving efficiencies within the Norwegian healthcare system.   There is still change management to be…

Norway CEO Ellen Cathrine Andersen introduces Norwegian firm Epiguard’s ‘Epishuttle’ technology for transporting highly contagious patients, the crucial role that the product is playing in helping to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, and where she hopes to take the company moving forward.   We have now sold the Epishuttle…

Norway Dennis Hens, the Dutch CEO of Norwegian neuro-opthalmology device player Bulbitech, outlines the company’s journey to market, how its technology can support both optometrists and neurologists in their work, and gives an overview of the investment landscape for innovative medtech in Norway.   Norway is a very good country to…

Norway Dan Schneider discusses the continuing Norwegian identity of Photocure, despite its increasingly global footprint, the company’s strategy, and his background within the life sciences sector.    We are a flagbearer for all Norwegian life sciences firms moving from development to commercialisation and a prime example of what the future could…

Asia-Pacific Robert Hall of Hong Kong-based executive recruitment specialist Ardent Search highlights the key traits and experiences that Asian biotech and medtech firms considering an initial public offering (IPO) should look for in a chief financial officer (CFO).   Hiring an experienced healthtech CFO can be challenging, with demand exceeding supply.…

Norway Norway, known more for its expertise in oil and gas and marine biology than in health innovation, is home to increasing numbers of innovative medical technology start-ups. Here are five of the most exciting such companies, as selected by Kathrine Myhre, founder and CEO of Oslo-based innovation cluster Norway Health…

Belgium Belgium’s healthcare system was ranked fourth in Europe in 2019, outperforming its peers across a number of metrics including a relatively high number of hospital beds per capita (six per thousand citizens, compared to the EU average of five per thousand citizens) and the second-highest number of doctor consultations per…

Hong Kong On 30 April 2018, Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s (HKEX’s) introduced a number of reforms to allow and support the listing of pre-profit biotech companies. Nearly 2.5 years later, 20 companies have seized the opportunity to IPO under the new Chapter 18A, raising a total of over HKD 34.92 billion (USD…

Medtech Saudi Arabia is seeing an increased demand for more innovative medical devices and a greater awareness of the myriad ways that medical technology can be used for screening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. Stakeholders from three multinational medtech firms commented on their strategies for growth in this…

Belgium Carl Laurent, managing director and CEO of Siemens Healthineers BeLux, sits down with PharmaBoardroom to explain Siemens Healthineers’ footprint and impact in Belgium and Luxembourg, the importance of appreciating diagnostics as a means of cost reduction in healthcare, and the need to ensure access to the latest medtech innovations.  …

Belgium Serge Kemps, CEO of Nipro Medical Europe, sits down with PharmaBoardroom to shed light on Nipro’s unique corporate culture based on the Japanese concept of ‘sanpro yoshi’. Kemps also explains the importance of Belgium for Nipro, the innovation opportunities in the digitalisation of healthcare, and his strategic priorities since taking…