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Lloyd Laboratories Ms Balajadia, you founded Lloyd Laboratories in 1989. What was the driving force behind the establishment of the company? Truth is, when we started on our first business venture way back in 1976, we never even thought or planned of one day putting up a manufacturing plant. We were into…

Boehringer Ingelheim B.V. While already having worked for Boehringer Ingelheim for quite some time, the end of 2010 marked the completion of your first full year as general manager of this Dutch affiliate. What were some of the highlights of the past year and the main lessons that you look forward to carrying…

Niaba The Netherlands is famous throughout Europe and the global pharmaceutical community for its research infrastructure – institutes, university hospitals, and public private partnerships. Given this foundation and the size of the country relative to larger biotech neighbors such as the UK, France, and Germany, how would you assess the strength…

Boehringer Ingelheim Italy The main distinctive point of Boehringer Ingelheim Italy within the group is its business structure, which relies on three different units: Boehringer Ingelheim Spa, Bidachem and Istituto de Angeli. Could you describe the role of each entity together with its contribution to resources and growth? Boehringer Ingelheim itself is responsible…

Ferring BV Netherlands 2010 was a very important year for Ferring as it marks the 60th anniversary of the company’s founding. Amongst the various commemorations this year and in hearing the collective experiences of your general manager counterparts, what do you consider the main factors behind Ferring’s success over time? Perhaps the most…

Hizon Laboratories Hizon Laboratories has been present in the Philippines for more than a century and several generations of Hizon have been at the head of the company. How has the company evolved from its origins as a drugstore to where it stands today? Although my grandfather had a drugstore before putting…

Bagó Brazil Sao Paulo state is responsible for some 85% of pharmaceutical production, and last week Minister Pimentel was in the city of Sao Paulo elaborating on his BrazilMaior plan with strategic initiatives for specific sectors. I’m interested to know the point of view from Rio de Janeiro – what recommendations would…

UCB India You have only recently been appointed Managing Director for the first time in your career. How did your first year with UCB India go so far? My first year at UCB has gone very well. Our business has grown in this period ahead of the Pharma market in India. My…

BESINS HEALTHCARE Brazil Besins finally arrived in Brazil in 2010. In addition to introducing the company to the market, would you also elaborate on the strategic motivation behind this decision? Besins Healthcare is a pharmaceutical company specialized in the development and worldwide diffusion of innovative drugs and food supplements for the well-being of…

Bomi Farma Much has changed at Bomi since we last met in 2007. At that time, you were launching your new facilities, with 72,000 square metres of built area, 14 metres free floor height, 108 docks, and 65,000 pallet capacity – it was a very exciting time. What have been the most…

Kolbe You have been working at Kalbe for 38 years, and as President Director for 11 years. What has it been like to see the firm transform from a company based in a garage in Tanjung Priok, to the leading pharmaceutical company in the country? From the company’s founding days, there…

Chiesi Pharmaceuticals BV The Dutch affiliate of Chiesi was established in 2007 when many changes were occurring in the local industry. The new healthcare system policy went into effect and the market was shifting towards a cost-containment structure. What drove Chiesi’s decision to start-up in the Netherlands? Our respiratory product, Foster, was one…