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Pharma “My primary concern is not the current economic situation, but rather the fact that there does not appear to be a clear vision for how Egypt can overcome these challenges and set the economy on a stronger growth trajectory,” says October Pharma CEO Ahmed Zaghloul You were last interviewed by…

Pharma The founder of the Middle East’s largest pharmaceutical company, EIPICO, discusses the evolution of the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry over the last 50 years, and his hopes for the industry over the coming decades. Dr. Borhan, you became Chairman of El Kahira Pharmaceuticals in 1962, and established EIPICO in 1980. In…

Pharma The President and MD of Abiogen Pharma discusses his family company’s recent milestones, the reasons for persisting with local manufacturing, and the benefits of international partnerships. You created Abiogen back in 1997, following the acquisition of Istituto Gentili by MSD, in order to maintain your family’s entrepreneurial tradition and build…

Pharma Frédéric Duchesne, President & CEO of Pierre Fabre’s pharmaceuticals division, talks about the the four main pillars at the heart of Trajectoire 2018, a strategic plan approved in December 2014: improving competitiveness, renewing innovative capabilities, increasing operational excellence, and lastly, furthering international development. Mr Duchesne also reveals how in 2015…

Pharma While functional outsourcing may be common for companies seeking services from CROs, Medpace believes that their robust, physician-led, full-service business model is the most efficient way to conduct clinical research. Clinical Trial Manager, Patrick Winkler, and Senior Business Development Executive, Geoffrey Bilon, share the service offerings of Medpace, as well…

Pharma After choosing Egypt as the first country to host a production plant in the Middle East, AstraZeneca is interested in strengthening its foothold in the market. The country president discusses the challenges the company is facing as well as the initiatives in place to increase market access and affordability. Could…

Pharma Jean-Charles Foddis, executive director of Aderly, Lyon’s main investment agency, discusses the city’s history of economic development while highlighting its main strengths and challenges for the future in life sciences. You came to Aderly in August 2015, having previously worked in a number of different positions predominantly in life sciences.…

Pharma Amatsigroup, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), provides services throughout both preclinical and clinical phases. Leading over 200 highly qualified employees with a portfolio of over 300 clients, President Alain Sainsot shares Amatsigroup’s impressive recent growth which positions the company towards being a leading French player in its sector.…

Pharma Sobi is a leading integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies and services to improve the lives of rare disease patients and their families. Karel Fol, the country manager for Benelux shares the plans of the company for the Netherlands and Benelux, how Sobi is transforming its product portfolio,…

Pharma Providing an all-in-one venue for major corporate conference, seminar, or gala events, Disney Business Solutions at Disneyland Paris provides customized services to meet all clients’ needs. Director Nicolas Dupeux shares the unique amenities and services available that make any event at Disneyland Paris an experience like no other.   What…

Pharma Ferring Italy’s CEO discusses the affiliate’s successful management strategy, new products, new partnerships, and the potential of the Italian market. When we last interviewed you in 2009, you were focused on: (1) reinforcing the local organization’s structure, (2) successfully launching Firmagon, and (3) forging new partnerships in the IBD field.…

Pharma Galderma Italy was a founding European affiliate for the company and has seen incredible growth in the past two decades. Managing Director  Bernat Albinyana discusses the affiliate’s performance, its business organization and commitment to R&D, as well as its grand ambitions for the next few years. In 1986, Italy was…