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Switzerland Adrian Hunn of Swiss Medtech, shares insights into his role and the future of Switzerland’s medtech sector. He discusses the association’s focus on fostering innovation, navigating regulatory challenges, and promoting international collaboration to position Switzerland as a global leader. Hunn highlights key initiatives, such as supporting digital healthcare, sustainability efforts,…

Switzerland David Veitch, the CEO of Basilea Pharmaceutica, shares his insights into the company’s strategic vision to become a global leader in the antifungal and antibacterial space. Veitch discusses the unique challenges faced by companies navigating the anti-infectives space, the importance of public funding from partnerships with governmental organizations like BARDA,…

Puerto Rico Ivan Lugo-Montes emphasizes the Puerto Rico Bioscience Cluster (INDUNIV)’s instrumental role in advancing the island’s biosciences industry for over 60 years. Driven by innovation, workforce development, and global competitiveness, the Cluster has achieved significant milestones in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical cold chain logistics certification, business promotion, and international partnerships. Key initiatives…

Switzerland Dimitri Gitas, Managing Director of MSD Switzerland, discusses the strategic importance of Switzerland, not only as a management hub for the company, but as a manufacturing location and clinical research centre where its clinical trials have grown to over 60 per year. Gitas also shares MSD’s key focus areas in…

Switzerland Stefan Berg, General Manager of Pharmaplan AG, offers insight into the company’s transformative journey as it becomes part of Exyte Group, a global leader in advanced engineering. Berg discusses Pharmaplan’s growth strategies, the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the shift towards local production, particularly in Switzerland. He also highlights…

Switzerland David Traub, General Manager of Novartis in its home country of Switzerland, reflects on his journey to Novartis, emphasizing the need for innovation in Swiss healthcare. He discusses challenges in access to innovative medicines and the importance of healthcare digitalization, calling for bold reforms. Traub aims to collaborate with stakeholders…

Switzerland Miro Venturi, Executive Chairman at Stragen, explores the company’s strategic focus on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly drug shortages, while emphasizing its commitment to expanding its product portfolio in critical care and women’s health. Venturi highlights Stragen’s international culture, flexibility, and strong partnerships, positioning the company as a significant player…

Switzerland Dr Daniel Roth outlines his long-standing career with Menarini Group, its strategic evolution in Switzerland, and the broader challenges facing the healthcare industry. Dr Roth emphasizes the importance of building strong teams, the role of entrepreneurial freedom in shaping local strategies, and Switzerland’s unique position in the global healthcare landscape.…

Italy The top 10 pharma manufacturing companies in Italy, as collated by MonitorItalia and ranked by production value in 2022. Pfizer tops the list, followed by Novartis, and local player Chiesi. The remainder of the list is populated by familiar names from multinational pharma, although another Italian firm – Alfasigma –…

Mexico Carlos Escobar highlights his extensive career journey at Baxter/Vantive, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing patient care through innovative technologies in Mexico and Latin America. He discusses the shift towards multi-organ support, the importance of digitalization in healthcare, and the need for a strong organizational culture to drive value.  …

Switzerland Dr Michael Quirmbach of CordenPharma discusses the company’s ambitious goal to become one of the top five CDMOs globally, emphasizing the importance of strong scientific expertise and customer-centricity in their operations. Dr Quirmbach highlights the significance of adapting to market demands and maintaining high compliance standards while fostering strategic partnerships.…

Switzerland Florian Schick of Merck Switzerland reflects on his career journey and the unique challenges and opportunities within the Swiss healthcare landscape. He highlights Merck’s commitment to innovation the importance of collaboration to drive positive change in the industry and what’s needed to tackle infertility in Switzerland.   Switzerland has all…