Tagged with Americas

Puerto Rico With lower labour costs than mainland US, but the same regulatory framework and straightforward market access, Puerto Rico has long presented a compelling value proposition for pharmaceutical manufacturing, a sector that accounts for some 30 percent of the island’s GDP.  After bouncing back from bankruptcy, devastating hurricanes and the COVID-19…

Mexico Sworn in this month as Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged “continuity with change,” with respect to her predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies. While she has promised to drive forward the healthcare reforms López Obrador introduced – namely universal coverage – she has also set out a…

Mexico Carlos Salazar, president of the National Association of Healthcare Providers (ANAPS) and director general of the association’s medical device trade event, Medical Expo, discusses ANAPS’ role in supporting the medical device industry in Mexico, the stellar growth of the sector, and the influx of foreign investment and the opportunities presented…

LatAm An overview of some of the biggest news from Latin American pharma, including Onconic Therapeutics’ licensing deal with Laboratorios Sanfer for 19 LatAm countries; Lupin’s orphan drug partnership with Argentina’s Celnova Pharma; Grifols’ distribution deal with Gema Biotech; the downturn in Uruguay’s medicinal canibis industry, and Novartis’ increased clinical trial…

Mexico The French Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (CCI France Mexico) has been helping French companies such as Sanofi, Servier and Pierre Fabre establish themselves in Mexico for 140 years. General manager Hajer Najjar outlines how the CCI supports French investment in Mexico and promotes Mexican exports to France, and reviews…

Mexico Jorge Luis Caridad, managing director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Mexico, explores his 18-year journey within the company, emphasizing his alignment with J&J’s values and its mission to transform global health. Caridad discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the Mexican market, the company’s commitment to advancing innovation in…

Mexico Founded in 1943, Mexican drugmaker Silanes has built a strong presence across multiple therapeutic areas, namely diabetes and cardiovascular, while expanding into others. The company’s director of pharma and biologics, Rafael Quintanilla, explains Silanes’ journey from being purely a branded generics manufacturer to embracing R&D, which has brought substantial growth…

Mexico The Swiss Chamber in Mexico (SwissCham) represents Swiss companies operating in Mexico, a country that has become Switzerland’s top commercial partner in Latin America. Executive Director Emilia Pfeiffer outlines the role of SwissCham, the robust presence of the Swiss healthcare and life sciences companies in the country, the Chamber’s advocacy…

Mexico The Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF) represents more than 60 of the country’s research-based pharmaceutical companies. Executive director Larry Rubin, who took on the association’s leadership six months ago, outlines his priorities, such as building public awareness and stronger relationships with the government. He also weighs in on…

Mexico Gilead’s Mexican affiliate is its largest in the LatAm region, and one that has had an impressive impact as 85 percent of those living with HIV in the country are treated with the company’s therapies. With just seven months behind him as GM, Arturo de la Rosa explains what is…

Mexico Vincenzo D’Elia discusses the creation of Alfasigma’s Mexican affiliate – now solidly established after 14 years – and the company’s local strategy and market approach. He emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics for localized portfolio selection, highlights the company’s decision not to engage in government contracts, and comments on…

Mexico Adium Mexico, recently rebranded to reflect the identity of the broader Adium Group, represents no less than 25 percent of the LatAm group’s sales. General Director José Miguel Fonken Quiroga shares the affiliate’s number one status, stellar growth, vast portfolio, and plans to expand into OTC and vaccines. Fonkel also…