Tagged with Innovation

Hong Kong Dr. Cecilia Pang, Biotechnology Director of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), discusses ITC’s mandate to develop the necessary infrastructure in order to foster Hong Kong’s innovation and technology environment, the increasing importance and relevance of the life sciences sector to Hong Kong, and the strengths…

USA Benjamin Wu of the Maryland Department of Commerce discusses the importance of the life sciences to the state, how Maryland is performing in terms of technology transfer, and its potential as an innovation hub. What is the status of life sciences in Maryland and its particularities? “We host the headquarters…

Austria Christa Wirthumer-Hoche, head of the Austrian Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (AGES) and chair of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) management board, discusses the role of AGES within Austria, similarities with other countries’ regulatory agencies, Austria’s potential as an innovation hub, and the possible relocation of the EMA to Vienna…

Colombia Kenneth Garcia, General Manager of Smith & Nephew Colombia, reveals his thoughts on the rising attractiveness of the Colombian market and the growing demand for higher standards of healthcare products with a strong willingness from the government and the private sector to improve its healthcare capabilities, while also discussing Smith…

Austria Mogens Guldberg, general manager of Novo Nordisk Austria, the Danish global powerhouse focused on innovative diabetic treatments, provides a unique insight into the obstacles associated with launching innovative products in Austria as well as the revolution required in Austria’s diabetic approach. He also highlights how specifically Novo Nordisk assists in…

Hong Kong Shawn, as I understand, SinoMab today is a clinical stage biopharma company focusing on the development of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) – hence the name. Can you tell us a little about the genesis of the company? Having previously studied and worked in the UK and US, I was asked…

Hong Kong William Yim and Kelvin Chiu of Sanwa Biotech discuss their innovative company’s impressive growth and the environment for biotech start-up companies in Hong Kong. Despite only having been founded five years ago in 2012, Sanwa BioTech has seen tremendous progress. Can you highlight some of the main development milestones? “Our…

Colombia Francois Léger, recently appointed GM of Servier Colombia discusses his strategy to achieve the company’s ambitious growth plans to launch eight new products within the next three years. You have been appointed General Manager four months ago. Can you introduce yourself to our executive readership? Being originally from France and…

Colombia Pfizer’s country manager and PEH Lead for Colombia & Venezuela, Diego Forero, shares his insights on the Colombian pharmaceutical market, his goals for Pfizer’s Colombian affiliate, and how Colombian operations fit into the group’s worldwide strategy. You just returned after eight years in the USA to lead Pfizer’s Colombian affiliate.…

Hong Kong The Hon. Fanny Law Fan Chiu-fun, chairperson, and Prof. Daniel Lee, head of the Biomedical Technology Cluster, at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) discuss Hong Kong’s potential as an innovation hub, as well as the role that life sciences has to play within this. They also touch…

Hong Kong Christian Hogg, executive director and CEO of Chi-Med, discusses the company’s rapid development in tandem with the growth of the Chinese pharmaceutical market, brining genuine global pharmaceutical innovation to China, and the state of Hong Kong’s biotech industry. Hutchison China MedTech (Chi-Med) is entering a very exciting stage of its…

Colombia J&J Medical Devices regional VP Mircea Cubillos discusses the long-term vision for J&J in Colombia and Latin America. Moreover, he speaks about the company’s strategy for emerging markets, the importance of the collaboration with stakeholders and government actors in the medical devices sector, as well as his personal motivation to…