Europe Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) – encompassing gene therapies, somatic-cell therapies, and tissue-engineered products – have been regulated in the European Union under a dedicated framework since 2009. As of 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has authorised close to 20 ATMPs (below), most of them gene therapies for rare…
Switzerland New Idorsia CEO Srishti Gupta is emphasising “financial discipline” as she looks to turn around the fortunes of one of Europe’s top biotechs. Challenging Times Gupta, who spent almost two decades at consultancy firm McKinsey, inherits a company that managed to launch three drugs in its first seven years…
China The top 20 Chinese pharma companies ranked by 2023 sales, according to the Citelie Scrip Asia 100. CSPC, Fosun, and Shanghai Pharma top the chart, with a host of other less well-known firms now also generating over a billion dollars in annual sales. Made with Visme Infographic Maker
Argentina Keila Barral, founder of Cromodata, brings together a personal journey of resilience and a career in technology to address one of Latin America’s biggest healthcare challenges: fragmented patient data. After a seven-year diagnostic odyssey that left her living with lasting health consequences, Barral recognised that the core issue wasn’t only…
Switzerland As Medinova marks 80 years since its founding in Zurich, General Manager Olga Lamua Olivar is charting the path forward for the boutique specialty pharma player. With a career spanning multiple countries and disciplines, she brings the breadth of experience needed to guide Medinova through its next transformation. Her strategy…
Switzerland Amid structural reforms and shifting expectations across the Swiss healthcare system, Marco Caruso’s return to Medtronic marks a renewed focus on patient impact, equitable access, and long-term value. Speaking from the intersection of leadership, policy, and innovation, Caruso offers sharp insights into how one of the world’s largest medtech companies…
France Seven years after our last discussion, GREENTECH has expanded its international presence, reinforced its leadership in dermocosmetics, and deepened its role in pharmaceuticals. In this interview, CEO Jean-Yves Berthon reflects on the group’s evolution, from pioneering natural ingredients for the world’s leading cosmetics brands to advancing biotechnology across plants, microbes,…
Hong Kong Since our last conversation with Tony Cheng in mid-2024, Merck Hong Kong has entered a new phase of consolidation and growth. The affiliate has strengthened its team, accelerated its adoption of AI, and deepened collaborations with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks. At the same time, Cheng continues to…
Denmark With decades of experience across nuclear medicine, oncology, and clinical development, Dr Nicholas Borys now leads MedTrace through a pivotal phase as interim CEO and Chief Medical Officer. The Danish company is advancing a novel platform that enables real-time production of oxygen-15 labelled water – a tracer long considered the…
Polepharma Fabien Riolet leads Polepharma, France’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing network, driving industrial sovereignty and innovation across 460 member companies. Under his leadership, it has evolved into a strategic hub for manufacturing excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability, while positioning France for next-generation biopharma competitiveness. Our mission is clear: to preserve and strengthen…
France With demand for plasma-derived therapies rising steadily and Europe rethinking its biomanufacturing sovereignty, France’s LFB is quietly positioning itself for a leap onto the global stage. Backed by a EUR 750 million investment in a new industrial site and a unique public health mandate, the state-owned player is not just…
Switzerland Fabien Stutz, Co-Founder and CEO of Pharmabotix, leads a new wave of pharma-tech entrepreneurs combining engineering expertise with cutting-edge automation. He has helped grow the Swiss-based company into a globally recognised firm, delivering bespoke systems to major clients across Europe and North America, while retaining the agility of a boutique…
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