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Japan Japan was once a global leader in life sciences innovation, introducing about a third of the world’s new drugs in the 1980s, but this positioning slipped following decades of economic stagnation compounded by a conservative regulatory regime. However recent regulatory reforms have brought a more positive outlook and sparked a…

France At the end of a turbulent and lengthy process, France’s 2025 health budget has finally been approved. This “imperfect” budget resulting from months of debate in a parliament with no absolute majority does not embrace the more radical cost-cutting measures originally proposed. It does raise funding for hospitals by EUR…

USA The US pharmaceutical industry is scrambling to align with President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, but may not get all it wishes for…   In its first few weeks in power, the emboldened second Trump administration has enacted a scattergun set of executive orders, covering everything from swingeing cuts to the…

Puerto Rico In a rapidly evolving global landscape, medtech manufacturer Copan Industries (part of Copan Group) has strategically chosen Puerto Rico as a key hub for its expansion in the Americas, attracted by the island’s skilled workforce and strong institutional support. As COO Efraín Rodriguez explains, with over $100 million invested, the…

Saudi Arabia Dr Abdulaziz Alswailem, the CEO of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), reflects on the country’s growing role in global intellectual property (IP) policy. He highlights Saudi Arabia’s efforts to foster a strong IP ecosystem through national and international collaborations, such as the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which sets…

Saudi Arabia Dr. Helmut M. Schuehsler, CEO of TVM Capital Healthcare, shares insights into the firm’s investment strategy spanning the Middle East and Southeast Asia with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. He discusses how TVM Capital Healthcare is driving transformation by scaling healthcare businesses, introducing innovative care…

Saudi Arabia Mohamed Fawzy, Country President for Pfizer Saudi Arabia, discusses the company’s evolving role in supporting the Kingdom’s rapidly transforming healthcare sector. He shares insights on Pfizer’s local footprint, its contributions to public health through innovative vaccines and oncology treatments, and the company’s commitment to talent development and localization. Fawzy also…

Global Since Paul Hudson took the helm in 2019, Sanofi has been in transformation mode, shedding its consumer health assets to focus on high-growth areas like oncology, immunology, and vaccines. With bold investments in R&D and AI-driven innovation, the French pharma is positioning itself as a pure-play biopharma leader. In conversation…

Japan Santen is on a mission to reshape the future of eye health. With three major product launches ahead, bold biotech deals, and a revamped global strategy, the Japanese pharma is doubling down on its ophthalmology dominance. Fresh off a transformational reorganization and a landmark myopia approval, Santen is proving that…

Puerto Rico Basil Khalil, with an impressive 28-year career at FedEx, discusses the significant investments the company has been making to its infrastructure and the implementation of innovative solutions in Puerto Rico to meet the needs and complex logistics of the pharmaceutical industry. Khalil also addresses the evolving demands of the pharmaceutical…

Saudi Arabia Baraya Extended Care is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system, addressing critical gaps in long-term care and rehabilitation with bold innovation and a scalable vision. Backed by TVM Capital Healthcare Partners, it integrates advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to redefine specialized care while aligning with Vision 2030. As CEO Jad Halaby…

Puerto Rico José F. Oramas, Caribbean GEO Country Manager for UPS, highlights the company’s strategic role in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, particularly within the life sciences and logistics sectors. With nearly four decades of experience at UPS, Oramas shares his perspectives on navigating challenges, leveraging Puerto Rico’s unique geographic and economic…