France Kyowa Kirin’s new head for France and Benelux steps into the role at a time when rare diseases, regulatory expectations and scientific modalities are all shifting at speed. In this interview, Aurelie-Anne Chausse reflects on the recent strategic transition toward a fully rare-disease-focused organisation, the growing pressure to identify patients…
France Frederic Collet, Chairman of FIAC (La Filière Intelligence Artificielle et Cancers), leads a pioneering public-private consortium bringing together nine of the world’s most innovative oncology companies with France’s public health institutions. Drawing on extensive oncology expertise and a deep commitment to national competitiveness, he champions a unique model in which…
France Skyepharma stands at a defining moment. With new shareholders, expanding high-potency and bioproduction capabilities and a sharpened focus on complex oral forms, the French CDMO is positioning itself for a new phase of growth at the intersection of innovation, sovereignty and international ambition. In this conversation, recently appointed CEO Sébastien…
Taiwan Ingo Brandenburg, managing director of Bayer Taiwan, brings over two decades of international pharmaceutical experience spanning Asia, Latin America, and Europe. With previous leadership roles, he has cultivated a deep understanding of cross-cultural business dynamics and healthcare system transformation. Since assuming his current role, he has spearheaded an ambitious organisational…
MEA Some of the top recent stories from pharma and healthcare in the Middle East and Africa, including Saudi Arabia’s pharma pitch to US investors, a new fund to bring forward Saudi biotechs, Egypt’s collaboration with Turkey on pharma manufacturing, and China’s ‘health silk road’ in Africa. Saudi Arabia pitches…
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…
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…
Hong Kong GSK Hong Kong’s first year under Nicholas Teo marks a period of rapid evolution in the city’s healthcare system, from the strengthening of primary care to a deeper reliance on real world evidence and closer collaboration across government, academia and insurers. The affiliate is advancing a balanced portfolio in specialty…
Switzerland For a tiny Alpine nation nestled deep in the interior of continental Europe, Switzerland boasts a spectacularly vibrant biotech scene. This is because “the country manages to leverage its compact geography to achieve unprecedented levels of collaboration across key innovation hubs, rendering it possible to forge strong networks and partnerships…
Mexico Miguel Marti highlights Mexico as the Cardinal Health’s top market in Latin America, representing 25 percent of regional operations. Key priorities include thrombosis prevention, enteral nutrition, and surgical gloves. With a strong focus on public-private sector balance, compliance, and innovation, Marti underscores Cardinal Health’s commitment to tailored healthcare solutions, local…
USA Norman Stoffregen, SVP and Site Head at Enzene Inc., explains how the US arm of India’s Enzene Biosciences is introducing its cost-efficient, continuous manufacturing model to the US CDMO market. With a state-of-the-art facility in Hopewell, New Jersey, Enzene supports mid-sized biopharma clients with flexible, small-footprint biologics production. By combining…
LatAm Adium is one of Latin America’s most expansive pharmaceutical groups, operating across 18 countries with a workforce of 7,000 employees. The organisation has unified its brand identity across the region whilst establishing world-class infrastructure and capabilities spanning oncology, rare diseases, and speciality therapeutics. The company´s strategic vision centres on positioning…
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