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Korea Thibault Janssens, managing director of Bolloré Logistics Korea, shares his expert opinion on the Asian logistics market, and explains how a constant customer-centric focus catering to the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry has contributed to his firm’s success. Janssens also highlights the potential environmental impact of the logistics industry…

France André Choulika, Chairman and CEO of Cellectis, discusses how UCART will revolutionize cell therapy as a universal gene-edited solution as opposed to the current therapies on the market which uses a patient’s own re-engineered T-cells. Choulika goes on to share how the company is positioning itself for its anticipated commercialization…

Opinion In the light of several recent regulatory updates to Canada’s cannabis laws, lawyer Jean-Raphaël Champagne examines the potential for cannabis to be legalised for use in cosmetic products in Canada.   One thing that Bill C-51 did not change was the relationship between cannabis substances and cosmetic products in Canada…

Egypt Basyouni Abuseif, country president and CPO Head at Novartis Egypt, explains how the Swiss company has taken over the leadership position in the Egyptian pharmaceutical market despite economic and political challenges. He also highlights recent achievements of the government in fighting Hepatitis C, while emphasizing the need for more attention…

Korea Kukjeon, originally a leading Korean pharmaceutical wholesaler, has in recent years expanded into API manufacturing. Its president, Jay Hong, explains his high-risk strategy to pursue new API business opportunities, and his plan to penetrate global markets from Japan to Europe.   My preferred strategy is to go down the path…

Egypt Dr Maged George, chairman of the Egyptian Export Council of Medical Industries, highlights the obstacles that the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry is facing in the wake of the currency devaluation both locally and abroad. He also gives insights into Egypt’s new consolidated approach of targeting other African countries for exports, uniting…

France Bertrand L’Huillier, president of Smith & Nephew France, highlights how the medtech firm is able to understand the objectives and needs of hospitals better with a B2B approach. He also shares his views on current topics which influence the healthcare sector such as Brexit and the 2018 CSIS.   Today,…

China Julio Gay-Ger, an industry and Eli Lilly veteran, shares how he is leveraging on his 23 years of experience managing Lilly affiliates in LATAM to deliver on Lilly’s objective to position China as the second-largest affiliate for the Group; the significance of their recent February 2019 launch of diabetes treatment…

Spain On Becton Dickinson’s 40th anniversary in Spain, Lourdes López Jiménez, general manager of BD Spain & Portugal, introduces BD’s strong manufacturing footprint in the country and emphasizes the importance of the Spain to BD’s global operations. She also explains why she is so positive about the recent acquisition of Bard…

Egypt Christelle Saghbini, the newly appointed chairman & managing director of Sanofi for Egypt & Sudan, highlights her strategic roadmap for bringing access to innovative medicines to Egypt. She also explains how Sanofi is a strong partner in the government’s efforts to improve the level of healthcare in the country.  …

Korea YH Shin, CEO of Dr.G, one of Korea’s most successful dermo-cosmetic brands, shares the reasons why he decided to become a dermatologist and later start his own cosmetic company. He explains his international vision for the company and his ambition to build a long-lasting brand that does not let passing…

China Yan Hao, chairman and CEO of EPS Group shares the company’s journey to become Japan’s largest and most comprehensive provider of optimal outsourced solutions to the healthcare industry through its CRO, SMO and CSO operations. As CEO of EPS Group’s subsidiary company EPS China Group, Yan also outlines the China…