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USA At its recent convention, the first live one in 3 years, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced the Executive Committee directors for the 2022-2023 term, elected during the event that brought together global thought leaders for 4 days of interactive sessions. This is a critical time for our industry. Our…

Americas Collaboration, convergence, and other best practices have been at the center of discussions related to the regulatory environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, including DIA’s Latin America Regulatory Conference (LARC) 2022, where voices from global regulators, regional and international organizations, industry, and academia discussed the strategies supporting current practices and…

Singapore The latest healthcare and pharma news from Singapore, including the partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and A*STAR for targeted cancer therapies, Amgen’s sponsorship of biotech incubator, NSG BioLabs, and Tessa Therapeutics’ USD 126 million funding round.   Boehringer Ingelheim / A*STAR partner on targeted cancer therapies (BioSpectrum Asia) Boehringer Ingelheim and…

Global How diverse is the biotech workforce? A recent report shows the industry has made progress in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) but still has a way to go. According to the third annual report measuring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the biotechnology industry, produced by Coqual in…

Global David H. Crean, Managing General Partner for Equitos Venture Partners and Cardiff Advisory, highlights the latest trends and recommendations for business and corporate development transactions and capital financing of life sciences companies in 2022. We are currently experiencing economic headwinds, making it a challenging time for growth companies such as…

Italy We spoke with Luca Crippa, CEO and Managing Director at IBSA Farmaceutici, about the company’s approach to developing new delivery technologies for existing and natural molecules, its focus on endocrinology, fertility, orthopaedics and aesthetic medicine, and the group’s new affiliates in the US, France, Germany and the UK. … the…

Spain Boston Scientific’s Spain country coordinator, Carlos Sabrido, analyses the Spanish med-tech market, comments on the transformation of Boston Scientific – going from a medical devices to a health solutions company – and explains why the Massachusetts-based organisation has chosen Madrid to build an Institute for Advanced Sciences to elevate the…

Turkey Turkey’s pharma market, the 18th largest in the world and valued at USD 7 Billion in 2020, has seen steady growth over the past few years due to favorable healthcare reforms and increased government support. According to a new report from Invest in Turkeye, in 2020 the country accounted for…

Global The COVID-19 pandemic brought the issue of access to medicines to the forefront. Not only did supply chain disruptions lead to initiatives designed to make sure essential medicines reach patients, but the pandemic also served to underline a number of pre-existing access inequalities. Several of PharmaBoardroom’s recent interviewees have discussed…

Pharma Legal Handbook A brief overview of the situation regarding regulatory, pricing and reimbursement in Uruguay. Prepared in association with FERRERE, a leading law firm in Uruguay, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Uruguay, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. What are the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction…

Pharma Legal Handbook Preclinical and clinical trial requirements in Uruguay –  a legal guide. Prepared in association with FERRERE, a leading law firm in Uruguay, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Uruguay, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. Are clinical trials required to be conducted locally as…

Pharma Legal Handbook All about marketing, manufacturing, packaging & labeling and advertising in Uruguayan pharma. Prepared in association with FERRERE, a leading law firm in Uruguay, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Uruguay, available to purchase here for USD 99.   1. What is the authorization process for the marketing of new drugs,…