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Brazil Josiel Florenzano, managing director of Lundbeck Brazil and South Cone, provides us with an overview of the main dynamics shaping the Brazilian CNS market as well as the opportunities he identifies to further increase awareness and improve market access in the mental health area. You took over the helm of…

Canada Michel Lavoie, president & CEO of Dermtek Pharma in Canada, discusses the family-owned company’s track record of success over the past three decades, the emphasis they place on R&D and product development, with successful brands like Ombrelle and Reversa, and his commitment to growing Dermtek Pharma as a truly Canadian,…

Lithuania Rūta Pumputienė, head of the Local American Working Group (LAWG), explains the main dynamics impacting the pharmaceutical sector in general as well as the key role of the LAWG in supporting the better access to innovative treatments. Can you please introduce yourself to our international audience as well as the…

India With his over 25 years’ experience in running growing businesses and establishing start-ups, Ranjit Madan, CEO of the Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), explains the journey of the LSSSDC and its efforts to grow the formally skilled labor force in India by involving all the stakeholders across the…

Poland Michael Kern, director general of the German Chamber of Commerce in Poland, discusses the evolving economic and business landscape in Poland and the overall impact of German companies. Furthermore, he highlights the services of the chamber and the steps that must be taken to stimulate the next influx of foreign…

Canada Dr. Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation and Science of the province of Ontario presents the impressive scope of investments undertaken within the fields of innovation and life sciences in particular over recent years. The already impressive scope of excellence in Ontario’s hospital, research and innovation, and investment landscape will…

Brazil Neide Kawabata, president of B Braun Brazil, shares B Braun’s long track record of success and commitment to Brazil, the innovations they continue to bring to the market, and the long-term vision and community support B Braun brings to its affiliates globally, as a sixth-generation family-owned company. Neide, could you…

Canada Greig Estabrooks, general manager of Valneva, talks partnership opportunities for the French-Austrian pure-play vaccine company in Canada, its exciting pipeline, and how he encourages his global R&D colleagues to consider conducting clinical trials for their pipeline products in Canada in order to leverage the country’s great infrastructure and significant human…

Brazil Dr. Ogari Pacheco, president of the Board of Directors for Cristália, highlights the unique journey for Cristália over the past 45 years, as one of the most innovative local pharma companies with its own manufacturing operations; the innovations they have brought to both Brazilian and international markets; and his vision…

Bulgaria Krassimira Chemishanska, president of AmCham Bulgaria, highlights the opportunities Bulgaria can offer to foreign companies as well as investors and explains the fundamental role of collaboration in the country in order to establish a dynamic and solid industry. As President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, could you…

Brazil Andrew Simpson, Scientific Director of Orygen, elaborates on the innovative collaboration model his company is taking part in to develop biotechnologies in Brazil, the importance of developing affordable treatments for Brazilians, and the company’s current research on immunostimulants. Before presenting the company, could you tell our readers what motivated you…

Poland Adam Czerw, country manager of LEO Pharma Poland, discusses the impressive growth of the affiliate, especially since the global 2016 purchase of Astellas’ dermatology portfolio, as well as the encouraging development of LEO’s first ever reimbursed product on the Polish market. Furthermore, he highlights the key steps to further reward…