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UK The UK country managers of some of the biggest global pharma companies explain what it takes to manage in the UK market.   Erik Nordkamp, Pfizer Erik Nordkamp, the Dutch national serving as managing director of Pfizer UK and the newly-appointed president of the ABPI, likens managing a UK affiliate…

UK For French mid-cap Ipsen, the UK is one of three global hubs, with manufacturing in Wales, large-scale R&D activities near Oxford as well as UK Commercial Operations and global functions including HR, Tech Ops and Commercial Operations in Slough, near London. With ten percent annual growth to reach GBP 80…

UK Christine (Chris) Fox, VP general manager UK and Ireland at Amgen discusses the rationale behind taking on the management of a UK affiliate in challenging times and the specificities of Amgen company culture.   Everyone tells you how complicated the UK market is and that is true – it’s one…

Innovation “Imagine a world where every single ingredient inside every single pharmaceutical you take is traced from start to finish.” We can all agree that the healthcare system in the United States is in dire need of an overhaul. Technological advances propel us into the 21st Century, but the way data…

Turkey Fikret Baltaoglu of Laboratoires Expanscience, reveals all on the company’s recent expansion into the Turkish market after acquiring its distribution partner. He also sheds light on how the Turkish healthcare system could benefit from critical products which are not often considered to have strong ties to preventative care.   Can…

Algeria Farid Benhamdine discusses the changing role of the hospital pharmacist, and the potential for a new pharmaceutical agency in Algeria. He reveals the issues this is required to solve, and the benefits he sees this bringing to the system.   The role of the pharmacist in a healthcare ecosystem is…

UK The Top 15 pharmaceutical companies in the UK in the year up to March 2018 according to IQVIA data, ranked by market share. Pfizer leads the way with a whopping 8.2% market share, followed by Novartis with 6% and GSK with 5.3%

Regulation In this exclusive interview, Thomas Cueni, director general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), defines ‘fair pricing’, gives the IFPMA’s take on so-called “cost-plus” pricing models, and talks about access to medicine in developing markets.   The innovative pharmaceutical industry seems to be under unprecedented pressure…

UK There is much debate surrounding the potential impact on the UK’s life sciences industry of the country’s decision to leave the European Union. Here, IQVIA analysis posits ‘upside’ and ‘downside’ Brexit scenarios on pharmaceutical market sales and growth in the UK in comparison to a theoretical ‘No Brexit’ scenario. Different…

France Professor José-Alain Sahel, founder and director of the Institute de la Vision in Paris, offers his insider take on the ophthalmology landscape in France, international perceptions of the country, and the future of the Institute.   Could you please describe to our audience your career path and introduce the Institut…

Algeria Hepatitis C generics brought Beker to fame, but today its director general Rachid Kerrar discloses the new paths the company is exploring, such as new formulations and an increased focus on exports. He also praises the opportunities for business in pharmaceuticals in Algeria.   Rachid, Beker is most famous for…

Cyprus Healthcare and life science industry advisory services head at KPMG Cyprus, Iacovos Ghalanos, discusses the challenge of implementing the National Health Insurance Scheme, pricing pressures and how their innovative services help companies manage this crucial trend. Ghalanos also touches on the need for greater collaboration between the public and private…