Tagged with Association

Czech Republic Darina Hrdličková, chairwoman of the Association of Contract Research Organizations in the Czech Republic (ACRO-CZ), gives an overview of her new priorities and mission since taking over the position in 2018, and how dedicated she is to showcase the strengths of the Czech healthcare system and the advantages of the…

Czech Republic Bernard Bauer, CEO and board member at the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce, discusses the factors that make the German-Czech collaboration such a natural and powerful one, out of which the two countries’ common industrial tradition plays a key role. Furthermore, Bauer assesses the evolution of bilateral trade relations,…

USA The AAM’s Chip Davis gives an account of his agenda for 2020, how the association is driving policy in a complex healthcare environment of multiple public and private actors and offers insight as to why there is great room for improvement in the uptake of biosimilar drugs.   The question,…

USA Matt Eyles, president and CEO of the Association of Healthcare Insurance Providers (AHIP) outlines how the US health insurance landscape has evolved in the last ten years, counters some of the pharmaceutical industry’s criticisms of insurance firms, and outlines why greater affordability of healthcare in the US will benefit all…

Europe The EFPIA’s Nathalie Moll outlines the case for a new EU-wide industrial strategy with biopharmaceuticals at its heart.   The pharmaceutical industry is an area of strategic economic and social value where the EU is a global player   Europe has a history as a world leader in medical innovation,…

Czech Republic Tomáš Votruba of the Association of Full-Line Wholesalers (AVEL), which gathers the three major players of the pharmaceutical distribution market in the Czech Republic, gives an overview of the current priorities and challenges for wholesalers, and how he advocates for the interests of his members by working closely with the…

UAE Cara Nazari of AmCham Dubai discusses her role in helping shape the chamber into a more business-minded institution, why Dubai is an attractive destination for investment, improving healthcare stakeholder relations, and fostering ‘Open Innovation’.   Healthcare is a top priority for the UAE. Ensuring quality care for its population is…

Hungary Dr Péter Holchacker, director of the Hungarian Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (AIPM), shares his insights on the key activities of the organisation, the collaborations it fosters with authorities and multinational pharmaceutical companies, the attractiveness of the Hungarian market, and the AIPM’s role in improving the country’s regulatory and reimbursement…

UAE Samir Khalil, executive director for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Middle East and Africa (MEA), reveals why the US industry is investing in MEA, the challenges presented by the lack of intellectual property enforcement in the region, and the shifting of focus from manufacturing to broader research…

Czech Republic Jakub Dvořáček, CEO of the Czech Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry (AIFP), describes the thorough review of the reimbursement scheme the association has worked on alongside other key stakeholders in Czech healthcare and evaluates the major change this will bring in terms of access to innovative medicines for patients. Furthermore,…

UAE Rahja Daher, head of the Health Group for the Swiss Business Council (SBC) Dubai & Northern Emirates discusses the association’s formation, priorities and major challenges, as well as an outline of the healthcare and life sciences sector in the UAE at large.   Dubai is by far still the hub…

Czech Republic Štěpán Svačina, Chairman of the Czech Medical Association (CzMA), gives insights into the challenges that the Czech Republic faces in bringing change to the life sciences infrastructure. Whilst pointing out the areas in which the country is seeing positive advances — efficient communication with key personalities in healthcare such as…