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Global In 2024, global biopharma faced a challenging landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions and cost containment measures in key markets. Despite these pressures, most major players perhaps surprisingly opted to retain their CEOs, focusing instead on reshaping management at other levels. Companies like Bayer underwent sweeping transformations, while others, such as…

Global Dr Catherine Duggan, CEO of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, lays out how mental health systems must shift from reactive crisis intervention to proactive, patient-centered approaches; why traditional care models need reimagined funding that prioritises community mental health services and incentivises innovation; and the vital role that pharmacists, as accessible healthcare…

UAE Pfizer has a new regional president for its vast Middle East, Russia and Africa (MERA) country grouping. Turkish national Elif Aral, a 29-year Pfizer veteran, will take over from Patrick van der Loo, who becomes Pfizer Germany’s country president.   The Context This is a challenging and diverse region, where…

Mexico Stendhal Pharma operates with an “unlimited pipeline” approach by forming strategic alliances with global pharmaceutical companies that lack a presence in Latin America. Rodrigo Ruiz Mingramm explains how, as companies reconsider their direct presence in Latin America due to political and socio-economic uncertainties, Stendhal’s model is becoming more appealing, and…

Mexico This year has seen no less than five GM changes at international pharma companies’ Mexican affiliates. Pfizer, MSD, Roche, Sanofi and Gilead have all taken on new local leadership. In some cases, the appointments represent a first for affiliates that have never had female leaders while in others they coincide…

USA AbbVie, for only the second time in its history, has a new CEO. Having been led by Richard A. Gonzalez since its inception in 2013, the organization has named former president and chief operating officer Robert A. Michael as its new leader. As he takes on the role this month,…

Saudi Arabia Last year, Dimitri Livadas made the unconventional leap from Big Pharma to a local Saudi firm, Saudi Chemical. In conversation, he explains the motivating factors behind this decision, including Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future, the legacy and growth potential of Saudi Chemical, and the unique opportunity to be part…

Saudi Arabia Farrukh Rehan outlines how GSK Saudi Arabia is actively collaborating with the Saudi government to align its initiatives with Vision 2030 and support national healthcare goals. Through strategic partnerships and MoUs, the company ensures the seamless integration of its innovations into the healthcare system, contributing to improved patient access and…

Global 2023 was a tumultuous year for the pharma industry, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth from executives over the Inflation Reduction Act in the US as well as updated EU pharma legislation in Europe. Those companies producing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics saw revenues return to normal levels while others…

Morocco Morocco is currently implementing the most ambitious, far-reaching, and comprehensive health system reorganizations in its history. “What sets this reform apart from all that has happened before is just how starkly it differs in spirit from previous incremental and piecemeal initiatives that have been attempted over the decades,” proudly asserts…

Portugal Speaking from Servier’s new open-plan office in Lisbon, a space aimed at promoting cross-functional integration and “collective intelligence,” experienced industry executive Frédéric Bengold looks back on three successful years at the helm of Servier Portugal and outlines his goals for the future. With a refreshed global visual identity and corporate…

Morocco Recently rebranded from its former name, AMIP, the Moroccan Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry and Innovation (FMIIP) represents the local manufacturers operating in Morocco, which hold a domestic market share of 75 percent. Executive Director Layla Laassel Sentissi highlights some of the key trends in the Moroccan pharma market today, how…