Tagged with P

Taiwan Vincent Tong, Managing Director of MSD Taiwan, brings two decades of pharmaceutical expertise to his second tenure leading the organisation in Taiwan. Having first served in Taiwan in 2008, Tong has witnessed the market’s evolution from emerging economy to sophisticated healthcare innovator. His career spans multiple markets across Asia-Pacific and…

LatAm Haig Yeghiaian, General Manager at LEO Pharma Brazil, brings extensive therapeutic area expertise spanning HIV, nephrology, and dermatology to his leadership of the company’s multifaceted Brazilian operations. Under his stewardship, LEO Pharma has evolved from a traditional retail-focused dermatology company into a diversified enterprise operating across six distinct market segments…

Europe Cancer is one of Europe’s most urgent health challenges. Responsible for 23 percent of all mortality on the continent, the burden is particularly acute outside the EU5, where access timelines vary dramatically. Countries in Central and Eastern Europe, for example, face some of Europe’s highest cancer mortality rates, largely due…

France With over two decades of international experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Olivier Zambelli brings both strategic vision and a deeply human approach to his role as President and General Manager of Astellas France. Joining at a time of profound transformation for the organisation, he is leading the affiliate through a…

Spain The latest stories from Spain’s booming healthcare and life science industry. Spain still leads Europe for clinical trial numbers, while a recent meeting between Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez and Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker on a new manufacturing agreement speaks to global pharma’s continued focus on the country. In other news,…

Hong Kong Hong Kong is entering a pivotal new chapter in its healthcare and regulatory evolution. Under the leadership of Secretary for Health Professor Lo Chung-mau, the city is reshaping its position as a global bridge for medical innovation through the “1+ Mechanism,” the creation of the Centre for Medical Products Regulation,…

Pharma Legal Handbook 1. What are the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over drugs, biologicals, and medical devices in your country? The Authority that regulates drugs, biologicals and medical devices in Panama is the Ministry of Health through the following authorities:  Pharmaceutical and Drug Department   Medical Devices National Department   Bioethical National Committee.…

Pharma Legal Handbook Preclinical & Clinical Trials in Panama are regulated by Law 78 November 20, 2003; Law 84 of May 14, 2019; Executive Decree 1110 June 6, 2012; Resolution No. 512 of June 28, 2019; Executive Decree 1843 December 16, 2014.   1. Are clinical trials required to be conducted locally as…

Pharma Legal Handbook 1. What is the authorization process for the marketing of new drugs, biologics, medical devices, over the-counter medications, and other medicinal products? To obtain authorization to develop and market a product, each product must obtain a sanitary registration before the Ministry of Health.  STEPS A. Drugs and Biological and medicinal…

Pharma Legal Handbook A brief overview of the situation regarding traditional medicines and OTC products in Panama. Prepared in association with AFRA, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Panama, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   1. What are the regulatory requirements for traditional, herbal, complementary,…

Pharma Legal Handbook The legal framework for product liability in Panama. Prepared in association with AFRA, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Panama, available to purchase here for GBP 99.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Contractual and extracontractual responsibility. These can…

Pharma Legal Handbook 1. What are the basic requirements to obtain patent and trademark protection? The basic requirements for obtaining a patent are the following:  Power of attorney granted by the applicant; no legalization nor notarization required Assignment Document legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille Specifications, claims, abstract and drawings (if applicable).  If…