Thailand Kris Sisneros, managing director of Merck Thailand highlights the importance of going beyond therapeutic areas and caring about the Thai people, the patient and the people in the company. He offers insights into the strength of Merck Thailand within the Thai health ecosystem. Every year in Thailand we treat…
Sweden Though far from the largest pharma market in Europe, Sweden nevertheless holds strategic importance for global pharma; from the country’s attitude to public health to its sophisticated digital framework, comprehensive patient registries and innovative spirit. Here, four pharma country managers hailing from outside Sweden’s borders give their first impressions of…
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is home to the manufacturing plants for many of the world’s top pharmaceutical and medical device companies, providing a steady stream of treatments to the neighbouring US market and further afield. Here are four facts about Puerto Rican pharma manufacturing that may surprise you. Fact 1: Puerto…
Opinion Vishal Doshi looks at how AI is already revolutionising healthcare in Asia-Pacific and the work still to be done on the foundational elements – infrastructure, regulations, and the availability of Asia-specific data – to ensure AI can be effectively utilised to improve patient outcomes in the region. Healthcare, manufacturing,…
China Japanese ophthalmology specialist Santen first established a China affiliate in 2005 and has grown very successfully in the past 14 years. GM of Santen Pharmaceutical (China) Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Santen China) Takayuki Yamada gives his first impressions of the Chinese market since his arrival in April 2019, Santen’s commitment to…
Taiwan Dr Huey-Jen Jenny Su, president of National Cheng Kung University, elaborates on her ambitions to reclaim the institution’s unique historical positioning as Taiwan’s most impactful university. She goes on to highlight NCKU’s capacity to nurture interdisciplinary projects, which through the university’s strong academia-industry collaboration, have achieved concrete societal benefits. She…
Sweden Ascelia Pharma is a Swedish oncology start-up based in Malmö. CEO Magnus Corfitzen talks about the opportunities they have found in the orphan oncology drug market, the promising phase III study for their lead asset, Mangoral, and his journey navigating the Swedish life science industry. With Mangoral, we are…
Taiwan Tessie Che, chairperson & GM of Amaran Biotech shares the story of how she came to lead the company and set its course to become a leading specialty biopharma CMO that leverages high-quality products and best manufacturing practices above all else. As a veteran in the life sciences and pharma…
Puerto Rico CRB is a global consulting, design and construction services firm specialized in the life sciences industry. Tom Forester, general manager of CRB Caribe, based in Puerto Rico, shares the developments of the company in the past few years, what makes CRB the partner of choice for life sciences companies and…
Taiwan Ying-Yao Cheng, president of National Sun Yat-sen University, highlights the institution’s specialized expertise in marine sciences and goes on to elaborate on the important role of NSYSU in developing talent, translational research, and innovation both domestically and internationally. Cheng also describes the university’s capabilities in cross-disciplinary research projects, particularly in…
Thailand Thailand is known around the world for its lush landscapes, ancient architecture and breathtaking beaches. The nation receives more than 35 million visitors each year. Thailand ranked 4th globally for adventure value and 7th for cultural heritage in US News’ 2017 Best Countries Report, and Bangkok consistently ranks among the…
Puerto Rico Giuseppe Allocca, Pfizer’s site leader for its Vega Baja & Barceloneta operations in Puerto Rico, highlights the importance of Pfizer’s manufacturing operations on the island, with 14 of the company’s key products manufactured there. Puerto Rico boasts one of the most talented workforces in pharmaceutical manufacturing in the world,…
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