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Colombia Gustavo Morales, Executive Director of the Association of Pharmaceutical Research and Development Laboratories (AFIDRO) and proud advocate of intellectual property has successfully changed Colombian public opinion on the pharmaceutical industry. In this interview, Gustavo explains how recent regulations will increase the demand of pharmaceutical products as well as the incentives…

Colombia In explaining the role of the Colombia National Food and Drug Surveillance Institute (INVIMA) and its impact on the regulatory landscape of the healthcare sector, Javier Guzman, Executive Director, centres the discussion on four key pillars: institutional strengthening, efficiency, transparency and competitiveness. He speaks about his main priorities, the Colombian…

Colombia Héctor Robles, General Manager of Laboratorios Sophia, a leading ophthalmology company, discusses the significant growth of the Colombian affiliate to become an operational center for the Andean region. Additionally, he highlights their highly innovative product portfolio and ambitious plans to expand into new markets. When we interviewed your predecessor, Luz…

Colombia Héctor Castro, director of Medicines and Health Technologies at the Colombian Ministry of Health since 2016, explains how the regulations and quality standards implemented have contributed to make Colombia’s healthcare system one of the best in Latin America. You were appointed director of Medicines and Health Technologies at the Ministry…

Colombia Juan Gabriel Pérez, Executive Director of Invest in Bogota, shares his powerful message of why Bogota is an ideal investment destination, not only relative to other Colombian cities, but to Latin America as a whole. He speaks about the economic advantages of duty-free zones in the city, the untapped potential…

Colombia Aurobindo’s regional head, Kamlesh Thakkar, discusses how the company is truly benefiting the healthcare landscape in Colombia, while describing his experience in changing the mindset concerning the use of generics in the top hospitals of the country and shares the origins of Aurobindo’s healthier life campaign. To begin, Mr. Thakkar,…

Colombia Regional leader of Boston Scientific’s Andean Region, Fernando Dussan, share his insights on why Colombia is suitable to host the core business of Boston Scientific. He speaks about the company’s expansive portfolio, the key challenges in the ecosystem, as well as building a holistic partnership that places the patients at…

Colombia Spearheading the Colombian affiliate of the global leader in oncology, Carlos Estrada, General Manager of Roche Colombia shares his insights on the profound transformations of the Colombian healthcare system. He speaks about achieving optimal equilibrium in the system, the exciting pipeline ahead for Roche, as well as their strategies to…

Colombia The executive director of the AmCham Colombia shares his insights on the legacy of strong economic ties between the two countries. He speaks about the changing socio-political landscape of Colombia, the role of American companies in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as the attractive factors that makes Colombia “The New…

Colombia Executive Director of the French-Colombian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victor Brun, shares his insights regarding the solid Franco-Colombo relations. He speaks about the synergies between the two cultures, the attractive factors that make the country an ideal investment destination, as well as the role of the Chamber in helping…

Mexico Maarten Pouw, business unit director of Mexico and Latin America at DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals, explains the crucial role that sustainable antibiotics play in combating antimicrobial resistance and showcases the company’s region-wide commitment to offering reliable, compliant and sustainable APIs. Could you please introduce to our international audience the key activities…

Switzerland Nicolas Hug reveals how UCB´s new facility in Bulle, Switzerland, is one of the largest microbial derived pharmaceuticals plants in Europe; how the key challenge for manufacturers today is to guarantee supplies by building a robust network; and why manufacturing is where dreams become reality, taking the results from a…