Tagged with association

France Francois LAMY, Vice President of AFM-Téléthon and father of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, shares how the organisation grew from a family-led initiative into a major force in rare disease research and advocacy. He highlights AFM’s role in launching Genethon and advancing gene therapy, while criticising the lack of…

Switzerland As global trade tensions escalate, Switzerland’s export-driven pharmaceutical industry finds itself at a challenging moment. With the United States imposing tariffs of up to 39 percent on Swiss goods and threatening further measures, the pressure on Switzerland’s most important industrial sector – responsible for ten percent of GDP and over…

USA Tim Scott, President and CEO of Biocom California, leads the state’s largest and most influential life sciences association at a pivotal moment for the industry. With more than 1,800 members across biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and research institutions, Biocom California represents the full breadth of the ecosystem. In this interview,…

France France Alzheimer’s Joel Jaouen and Benoit Durand articulate a comprehensive strategic framework for addressing one of Europe’s most pressing healthcare challenges. With four decades of operational excellence, the organisation has evolved from a grassroots family initiative into France’s premier associative research funder, developing sophisticated care pathways whilst advocating for systemic…

USA Chris Molineaux, CEO of Life Sciences Pennsylvania, highlights Pennsylvania’s emergence as a leading life sciences hub, with 3,000+ companies, top NIH-funded universities, and global partnerships drawing investment. He notes that Pennsylvania’s pharmaceutical heritage and growing cell and gene therapy expertise – in addition to other cutting-edge modalities – offer unique…

France Founded in 2017 as part of France’s national health export strategy, the French Healthcare Association brings together more than 300 members from across the health ecosystem to showcase and support French expertise abroad. In this conversation, CEO Emile Jockey discusses how the association acts as a bridge between the public…

USA Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO, discusses the rapid growth and transformation of New York’s life sciences ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of policy advocacy, capital formation, and access to innovation. As New York continues to build a strong foundation for biopharma and biotech, Hawks Bland highlights how the organization is…

USA John Murphy, President and CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), outlines a compelling vision for improving access to high-quality, affordable medicines in the US. He stresses that by directing greater focus to the generic and biosimilar market, tackling structural challenges, safeguarding supply chains, and enabling strategic domestic investment,…

USA Michael Hogue, CEO of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), shares his vision for the future of the pharmacy profession and its evolving role in healthcare. He discusses the strategic priorities for pharmacists in the coming years, emphasizing the need to reshape public perception, expand the role of pharmacists in disease…

USA Kendalle O’Connell, President and CEO of MassBio, shares how Massachusetts has built one of the world’s most dynamic life sciences hubs through a mix of bold public investment, targeted programmes, and a “big tent” approach to collaboration. From guiding companies into the right communities with the BioReady programme to fostering…

Colombia Clara Isabel Rodríguez, Executive Director of the Colombian Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry (ASCIF), shares her journey from public sector leadership to industry advocacy. With deep experience in health regulation and public administration, Rodríguez reflects on Colombia’s pharma landscape, the challenges of ongoing health reform, and why local manufacturing is…

Argentina Juan Jose Marconi, Executive Director of Cooperala, offers a unique perspective shaped by decades of leadership across Argentina’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. With a strong academic background in applied mathematics, industrial engineering, and economics, Marconi has led both major pharmaceutical companies and national healthcare institutions. Since 2021, he has been…