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consulting The managing partner of a specialist boutique PR and integrated communications management agency serving the local pharma sector unveils his theory of holistic, industry-wide lobbying and gives some pointers as to the business winds and emergent growth spots in the local market. Maybe you could start by telling us a…

manufacturing One of the directors of Romania’s number one producer of suppositories and the only in-country manufacturer of contraceptive ovules speaks out about how the country is fast becoming a regional manufacturing hub and preferred destination for final  batch customisation. He also talks extensively about the state of GMP in the country. Magistra…

Amcham The American Chamber of Commerce’s executive director in Thailand explains the chamber’s role in facilitating mutually beneficial relations between American businesses and Thailand, the challenges and opportunities that exist for foreign investment and the code of ethics the US seeks to promote within the local Thai economy. Where does the…

Thailand BMS Thailand’s country manager explains the organization’s new business strategy in Thailand under her leadership, Thailand’s potential to become a regional center and why BMS is here to stay.   BMS is actively working towards positioning Thailand as the regional hub due to its strategic location and good talent pool…

Lilly A recent arrival from China, Lilly’s Turkey MD Daniel Lucas assesses the country’s healthcare system and raises key questions about the sustainability of the system at large going forward, and the authorities’ approach to reform. You came to Turkey in October after more than four years in China. What is your…

biotech Ignacio Pino, president of CDI Laboratories Inc., discusses how his novel technology platform Hu-Prot will help pharmaceutical companies and academia develop drugs more efficiently through development of advanced antibodies. How do you perceive the local life sciences industry of Puerto Rico? There is an increase in activity but still ample…

Generics The general manager of Novagen Pharma reveals how they are the second largest supplier of ARVs within the private South African market, how there is much room for the generics market to grow given that it currently represents just one third of the total private market and how as the…

Chiesi Turkey is quickly becoming a regional hub for pharmaceutical industry for management, clinical trials and manufacturing, explains the general manager of Chiesi Turkey. How important is it for the government to clarify the incentives that have been discussed? The healthcare system in Turkey has undergone the largest transition in its…

Biocodex Biocodex’s new general manager gives an overview of the affiliates ‘new deal’ program, and how the company has adjusted its approach to better fit the contemporary Turkish environment. What attracted you to Biocodex Turkey? What are your impressions of the business so far? Biocodex made the right decision in starting…

Merck The country manager of a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials describes the initiatives she has been putting in place to optimise and streamline the business during a period of belt tightening and increased regulatory forces. Of particular note are the innovative…

association The executive director of the German Chamber of Commerce in Romania explains why German companies are deeply embedded in the Romanian market, why the country should be seriously considered as an investment opportunity into Southeast Europe and how the local healthcare system is in need of extra funding, with public…

consultancy George Cretu, founder of Enterprise Concept in Bucharest discusses how his past work experience in the United States inspired him to start his unique business in Romania, his ambitions to grow his business both in and outside Romania and how his company’s unique services and technologies are promoting societal change.  …