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Czech Republic Tamer Shawky, general manager Central Region for J&J Medical Devices, shares his first expectations arriving into the region three years ago, following a successful career in the Middle East and Egypt. After managing expectations, he explains the changes they implemented internally and projects J&J has launched to increase access, with…

Japan In April 2019, Yasuhiro Fujiwara was appointed as the new chief executive of Japan’s drug regulator and one of the world’s foremost regulatory bodies, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Upon appointment, Fujiwara coined the “Four Fs” strategy, urging PMDA employees to have a “patient first,” “access first,” “safety…

Global To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, PharmaBoardroom brings you insights from some of the most inspirational female industry leaders we have had the privilege of talking to over the past 12 months.   Janet Woodcock, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), US FDA     Science really can…

UAE When the photographic film industry faced a crisis in the early 2000s, market leader Kodak began to struggle and was obliged to make an existential decision. In 2010, worldwide demand for photographic film had fallen to less than a tenth of what it had been only ten years before. Two…

UAE The UAE’s distinctive willingness to embrace innovation and the ‘can-do’ spirit of authorities marks the country out as worthy of attention as an initial product launch platform.   “Along with fellow GCC members, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the UAE is notable for its accelerated regulatory pathways. Due to these mechanisms,…

UAE Dr Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, CEO of the Al Jalila Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s goal to position the UAE at the forefront of medical education and research, the importance of top-level international partnerships, as well as the Foundation’s exciting upcoming projects to propel the UAE as a hub for the…

Belgium Over the past few decades, pharma multinationals have been increasingly drawn to the highly cost-competitive markets of Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and Asia to situate major manufacturing sites. However, despite a comparatively expensive location, Belgium’s strong industrial heritage and manufacturing expertise is helping to maintain the country as a strategic…

UAE As Fujifilm, the iconic Japanese photography and imaging company, continues to expand into healthcare, it is betting heavily on the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Chihiro Sasaki, healthcare division manager in the region, explains the company’s footprint in MEA, its efforts to help the region combat chronic diseases through innovative…

Czech Republic Martin Minarovič, Janssen’s country director Czech Republic, discusses the success factors behind the company’s strong growth, not only in terms of revenue but more importantly in terms of the number of patients treated. Moreover, he highlights Janssen’s transformation to become a more customer- and patient-centric organization, the progress and areas…

Coronavirus The 2019 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak has seen a surge in demand for protective masks as publics across the world seek to protect themselves from infection. Manufacturers of the masks have seen their stocks boom, but supply is outstripping demand and hoarding practices may leave healthcare professionals on the frontline of…

UAE From Turkey to Tajikistan, Bangladesh to Bahrain, and Russia to Rwanda, multinational pharma firms are increasingly situating wide-ranging management responsibilities in the UAE. The following is an inexhaustive list of some of the widely varying geographies being managed from the UAE, as well as insights from the executives overseeing them.…

Taiwan Taiwan, although small in size, boasts a strong culture of innovation as well as a universal healthcare system that is the envy of its neighbours. Here, three country managers for pharma multinationals implanted in Taiwan give their first impressions of the market and what recommends it.    NHI: Bringing the…