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regulation In July 2012 COFEPRIS (the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk) was recognized as a national regulatory authority of regional reference by the PAHO (Pan-American Health Organization), opening the doors to exports for the Mexican pharmaceutical industry. The executive director of the association representing domestic drug manufacturers discusses…

traditional medicine Dr. Hassan, founder and CEO of Healwell and House of Healin, brings research and entrepreneurship together with the aim of turning Malaysian traditions into scientific innovation.   Could you share with us your entrepreneurial story and how this brought you to start Healwell? In 1989, I noticed an ancient trend…

innovation The general manager of BI Algeria discusses how Algeria could benefit from participating in international clinical trials and describes how his company is adapting its offering to mirror the changing health profile of the nation which is currently undergoing a transition from infectious and transmissible disease to chronic and lifestyle illnesses.…

biotech The founder of this spin-off of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos focusing on biologicals for human and veterinary use offers an overview of how the company came into life, the lack of culture at Mexican universities of filing patents for academic research and the potential of the…

Bayer Bayer Malaysia’s managing director, Thomas Steffen, discusses the key differences and opportunities offered by the Malaysian market and calls for more information to help the promotion of oral contraception in order to strengthen women’s role in society. As you are managing the pharmaceutical business in both Malaysia and Singapore, how…

DHL DHL Supply Chain has made great strides in recent years to invest in healthcare logistics in Spain. Francisco Milián, chief customer officer of the company’s Spanish affiliate outlines these investments discusses the need for greater efficiency across the Iberian peninsula for the delivery of healthcare products.   What have been…

consulting The managing partner of one of the “big four” consultancies speaks out about market entry strategies for Algeria and how Deloitte itself went about servicing the local pharmaceuticals industry among other thriving economic sectors. As a member of the “Big Four” professional services firms, what sort of offering does Deloitte…

chamber of commerce The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) was founded in 2012, in order to represent the interests of European businesses in Korea. Christoph Heider, secretary general of ECCK, discusses the initial challenges involved in establishing the chamber, as well as his outlook on the challenges and opportunities that the…

cardiology The general manager of Argentia weighs up the factors that have led to his company consolidating its different business lines and becoming one of the fastest growing companies in Argentina.   What was your main objective upon joining Argentia? In 1995, Argentia was acquired by BMS and was sold to…

distribution José Antonio Crespo became general manager for Beckman Coulter Iberia in July 2013, following an extensive career at Siemens. He discusses the structural changes associated with the company’s acquisition by Danaher, and outlines targets for growth in the coming years.   What initial challenges did you face at the beginning…

innovation Hugo Sigman explains how understanding problems in the same way as opportunities helped his company to become what is today, a successful Argentinian conglomerate where life and science is the backbone of multiple businesses.   Please start by describing the Insud group as it stands today, and where it operates.…

technology transfer The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) is the main organization in charge of the promotion of science and technology in Argentina. Santiago Villa and Marian Berenstein, general manager and general coordinator at CONICET’s tech transfer office, discuss the challenges of innovation in Argentina and the organization’s place on the…