Tagged with HE

Canada Jonathan Ross Goodman, founder and CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc., discusses the unique backstory behind the founding of the company, coming on the heels of the sale of Paladin Labs Inc., his previous company, for CAD 3.2 billion, the cycling accident that left him brain-damaged but more committed than ever…

Bulgaria Vesela Karaivanova, deputy governor at the Bulgarian National Social Security Institute (NSSI), provides a fascinating insight into how the country’s health insurance development has evolved post-communism and the latest movements in one of the fastest improving health services in Europe. Can you briefly introduce to our international audience the cornerstones…

Canada Luc Boileau, president and CEO of INESSS, the Quebecois National Institute of Excellence in Health and Social Services, the region’s healthcare technology assessment (HTA) body, describes how his organization is adapting to the evolutions taking place in global healthcare and the synergies that exist between the separate Quebecois and Canadian…

Bulgaria Nikolay Petrov, Bulgaria’s minister of health, explains the five cornerstones of the country’s health strategy moving forward and highlights the role of the Ministry in finding common ground between patients, the industry, healthcare professionals, and the National Health Insurance Fund. What are the cornerstones of the Bulgarian health system and…

Colombia David Leclercq, general manager of Mundipharma Colombia, reveals his passion for both the Colombian affiliate and the welfare of the Colombian people and gives insight into operating a new pharmaceutical outfit in a highly transformative healthcare environment. You were appointed General Manager in Colombia back in 2014; what have been…

Tunisia Inès Fradi, general manager of the DPM (Directory of the Pharmacy and Medicine in Tunisia), explains the particularities of the Tunisian healthcare system and the work of the DPM in regulatory affairs as well as its interactions with the other private and public entities. She presents the recent achievements of…

Colombia Guillermo Browne, General Manager at MSD Colombia, reveals the strategic importance of the Colombian affiliate, hosting a global data management centre and regional pharmacovigilance operations, while highlighting the company’s commitment to continue advancing the therapeutic value of care and the clinical research landscape in Colombia. With 70 years of presence…

Brazil In an exclusive interview, Jarbas Barbosa da Silva, Director-President of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), discusses some of the key specificities of the Brazilian market and highlights some of the main regulatory updates implemented by ANVISA over the past two years, while providing insights into the collaboration opportunities he…

Austria Dr. Daniel Wallerstorfer, CEO and founder of Novogenia, a vibrant Austrian genetics company, discusses founding his own company and the innovative services Novogenia provides to ensure genetics are a staple part of global preventative measures. He also provides an insight into the future of genetic analysis and the positive overall…

Austria Günther Aschenbrenner, managing director of Théa Austria, a specialist French ophthalmology company, discusses the development of the company’s Austrian office since 2011 and how a strong portfolio acquired by Théa from Alcon has assisted them in growing rapidly. Furthermore, he provides an insight into the importance of long-term strategic thinking,…

Austria Ard van der Meij, country president of Novartis Group Austria, the nation’s leading pharmaceutical company, discusses the advantages in Austria for innovative companies and the steps required to bolster the generics and biosimilars market share within the Austrian market to create a sustainable healthcare ecosystem for the long-term. Furthermore, he…

Canada Professor Rémi Quirion, chief scientist of Québec, discusses his mandate, encourages interprovincial collaboration between Ontario and Québec in the life sciences sector and explains the importance of engaging with civil society through social media to promote the value of research. Rémi, your position might be considered rather unique and niche.…