Tagged with pharmaceuticals

Pharma The president of HAS sheds light on the seemingly complex French healthcare system, explains HAS’ role within that context and provides an honest assessment of the system’s advantages and flaws. He also discusses the issues of maintaining the sustainability of the French healthcare budget and the importance of increasing European…

pharma Professor Paul Smits, Dean and Vice Chairman of Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands, shares his insights into the strengths of the country’s research climate and the challenges posed by the increasingly high cost of innovative drugs on the healthcare budget. Prof. Smits highlights the benefits that could be…

Pharma John Verhoeven, Partner and co-founder of Eagle Rock Life Sciences, a Dutch independent consultancy offering a broad range of services to both Dutch and international life sciences companies, explains how this fast-growing company helps clients of all sizes to reach new heights thanks to its experienced staff and fast, flexible service.…

pharma As Director of the Netherlands’ association for innovative medicines, Gerard Schouw outlines new strategies to enhance the Dutch research climate; foster greater collaboration between all stakeholders and improve public perception of the industry. In light of the upcoming Dutch Presidency of the European Union, the Netherlands intends to lead the…

Pharma Alessandra Modenese Kauffmann, General Manager of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce, shares her insights into the relationship between Italy and Switzerland, the Chamber’s efforts to foster trade between the two countries and the opportunities offered through close collaboration between Swiss and Italian companies. Alessandra, the chamber has been active in…

Pharma Manfred Rüdiger (MR), Robbert Van Heekeren (RVH) and Jeroen Rovers (JR), respectively CEO, CFO and CMO of Kiadis Pharma, a Dutch biopharmaceutical company focused on cell-based immunotherapy products for the treatment of blood cancers and inherited blood disorders, discuss how the company’s recent IPO will allow them to move forward…

Pharma Mr. Finn Søndergaard, CEO of Intsel Chimos, an independent French laboratory with a long history of expertise in the import of medicines for patients in a therapeutic impasse, highlights Intsel Chimos’ emphasis on innovation and R&D and discusses the promising orphan drug the company is in the process of developing. He…

Pharma Mr. Michel Finance, CEO of Theradiag, a leading French player in in vitro diagnostics and the novel field of theranostics (a combination of treatment and diagnosis), discusses the major restructuring at Theradiag he oversaw, the crucial role that diagnostics play in the provision of efficient as well as cost-effective healthcare…

Pharma Antimicrobial resistance is classified by the WHO as one of the top threats to humanity. The Business Unit Director for Europe and America of DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in environmentally friendly anti-infective molecules, explains the risks related to antimicrobial resistance, the role of the pharmaceutical industry and how…

Pharma Massimiliano Rocchi, Managing Director at Accord Italy shares his view on the story behind Accord’s success in Europe, the key differentiating elements for any generics company in a market with staunch competition, and his strategy for keeping the momentum in Accord Italy’s growth over the next few years. Accord is…

Pharma The president and founder of FSNB Health & Care, a healthcare consultancy, discusses his motivations behind the creation of his company, as well as the challenges and opportunities the pharmaceutical industry in France faces, in the context of his extensive industry experience. After a long and distinguished career in many…

Pharma ALK’s Denis Delval reveals how France is number one in terms of volumes for the group and number two in terms of revenues, just behind Germany; how the four Danes – Novo Nordisk, Leo, Lundbeck and ALK – are good examples of the best pupils in class when it comes…