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Saudi Arabia At the helm of Medtronic’s operations in the Middle East, Khalil Jamaleddine brings over three decades of experience to a region undergoing profound healthcare transformation. From building the company’s early presence in a small Beirut office to leading its strategic consolidation across Saudi Arabia and beyond, his journey mirrors Medtronic’s…

Saudi Arabia What does it take to turn a low-key regional manufacturer into one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious pharmaceutical platforms? For Ashraf Abu Arrah, CEO of DEEF Pharmaceuticals, the answer lies not in grand declarations, but in disciplined execution, strategic clarity, and deep engagement with people. As the company undergoes a…

Research Andreas Lysandropoulos, Senior Vice President and Global Therapeutic Area Head for Neuroscience at Parexel, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of clinical development for neurological conditions. In this interview, he highlights the importance of localised patient engagement, the role of advocacy in building urgency around diseases like Alzheimer’s, and…

USA While on the surface it may look like pharmaceuticals have been spared by Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” trade policies, drugmakers still lack a clear picture of how they will be impacted. The US president has not, as of yet, imposed “25 percent or higher” tariffs as originally pledged, but that…

Saudi Arabia With MENA’s healthcare landscape evolving rapidly, Recordati is expanding its presence, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, where regulatory advancements and a growing focus on rare diseases are creating new opportunities. Khaled Elrefae, General Manager MENA, is leading efforts to accelerate patient access, strengthen local expertise, and shape the…

Puerto Rico Backed by world-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and an ecosystem built on collaboration, the Medical Device Cluster is redefining what it means for Puerto Rico to be a global leader in medical innovation. From scaling high-precision manufacturing to pioneering workforce development, the island is setting new industry benchmarks. Puerto Rico is…

Puerto Rico Isla Frio provides state-of-the-art temperature-controlled storage solutions for pharma, among other industries. Founder Geoffrey Parrillo discusses the company’s efforts to adapt to the demands of the pharma industry, offering solutions such as FDA-approved validated rooms. He also outlines Isla Frio’s unique real-time tracking technology, weighs in on the steps Puerto Rico…

Switzerland SkyCell is at the forefront of a fundamental shift in pharmaceutical logistics, where AI, real-time monitoring, and sustainability are no longer optional but essential. As pharmaceutical supply chains grow more complex, the need for precision, resilience, and carbon-conscious innovation has never been greater. With AI-driven optimization redefining efficiency and risk…

Europe With the proposed Biotech Act, the European Commission (EC) is aiming to boost the EU biotech industry’s competitivity in the face of major rivals like the US and China. Tackling the EU bloc’s regulatory complexity and its barriers to funding is not an easy task, but biotech stakeholders eye the…

Europe Stefan Barbour describes how personal loss and a multicultural, healthcare-focused background have driven a lifelong commitment to access to medicines. Now leading BeiGene’s diverse 22-country Sub Region Europe, a grouping he built from scratch, Barbour outlines his leadership style that blends trust, accountability and “aggressive talent development;” and explains how…

APAC This week’s Asia healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta covers China’s USD 36.2bn in outbound licensing agreements, Henlius & EssexBio meeting Phase III endpoints, Organon acquiring US rights of tocilizumab biosimilar from Biogen, GE Healthcare’s acquisition of Japan’s Nihon Medi-Physics, Wuxi Biologics’ disposal of vaccine facility to…

Puerto Rico The industry’s growing reliance on outsourcing and flexible service models means that the consulting business, including ours, will continue to thrive. There is a strong market demand for specialised support, and as companies look to streamline operations, services like ours are well-positioned to meet that need. ProQuality Network, founded by…