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China A roundup of some of the biggest stories coming out of China’s pharma industry, including the new drugs added to the country’s national health insurance with AstraZeneca’s breast cancer blockbuster, Enhertu, among them; the launch of Novo’s Wegovy in China; Eli Lilly’s obesity partnership with Hong Kong-listed Laekna; Merck’s cancer…

China Vincent Chan, VP and GM of bioMérieux Greater China, shares insights into how the microbiology diagnostics company’s presence has evolved in China over the course of 30 years to today serve some 4,000 hospitals across the country. He walks us through the government measures that have prioritized microbiology testing to…

Switzerland Matteo Boggi, General Manager of Fresenius Kabi Switzerland, shares insights into the company’s pivotal role in supporting healthcare professionals as well as critically and chronically ill patients across Switzerland. Boggi highlights Fresenius Kabi’s extensive portfolio in nutrition, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilars, while discussing the company’s innovative strategies and…

Switzerland Dominik Escher, Managing Partner of Pureos Bioventures explores the firm’s strategic focus on drug development, particularly in biologics and antibody-based therapeutics. With a keen emphasis on the Swiss biotech ecosystem, Escher discusses the firm’s investment approach and its commitment to fostering innovation in Europe and beyond.   Swiss biotech stands…

Switzerland Emanuele Ostuni, CEO of ARTBIO, delves into the company’s innovative approach to radioligand therapies, focusing on its potential to replace chemotherapy and provide more effective treatment options for patients. Ostuni emphasizes the company’s commitment to precision oncology, with a strong team spread across Switzerland, Norway, USA, and the UK.  …

Switzerland iQone Healthcare has achieved impressive growth under the leadership of CEO Michele Genini, who has guided the company from launching a single biosimilar product in 2016 to building a diverse portfolio of seven. Now part of Celltrion and with a strategic focus on the Swiss market, iQone has become a…

France A roundup of the top stories coming out of France’s pharma industry, including Sanofi’s consumer health unit spinout and EUR 40 million investment in antibody bioproduction; the French govenment’s unprecedented deal with Upsa; the Health Minister’s plans to lower the national social security system’s reimbursement of drugs; Servier’s newfound willingness…

UAE Sanofi’s Preeti Futnani explores the rapid healthcare transformation underway in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where governments are increasingly prioritising innovation and how Sanofi is leveraging its strong relationships and pipeline of breakthrough medications to align with regional goals. She touches on how Sanofi GCC is integrating digital tools to…

UAE Baptiste de Clarens lays out how Sanofi is leveraging its innovative vaccine pipeline, including high-dose flu vaccines and RSV monoclonal antibodies, to drive growth in the GCC region. Despite challenges like vaccine scepticism in adult immunisation, the company is focused on strengthening vaccination infrastructure and public health awareness. de Clarens…

Switzerland Fabrice Véricel and Geoffrey Folie explore UCB’s strategic growth, highlighting its European sites in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium and Bulle, Switzerland and their roles in global pharmaceutical production. Key topics include the transition to biologics, embracing AI for process optimization, and sustainability initiatives.   Biomanufacturing thrives on complexity and collaboration, offering intellectual…

Switzerland Dennis Engelke, General Manager for Switzerland and Austria at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, discusses his career trajectory and the company’s growth in these markets. He highlights Jazz’s commitment to patient access and innovation, especially following the 2021 acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals, which has enabled the company to enter the epilepsy space. Engelke…

Mexico Rogerio Peso outlines how Viatris leverages collaborations to address critical healthcare needs in Mexico, combining its strengths with other stakeholders to improve patient outcomes. With a mission to offer high-quality, affordable medicines, Peso also points out how Viatris aligns its portfolio with the healthcare needs of Latin America, addressing gaps…