Slovakia Lundbeck Slovakia Country Manager, Svatopluk Betina, reflects on the performance of one of the most innovative pharmaceutical firms in the region and the challenges companies face when introducing new products to the market Can you please provide an overview of Lundbeck’s presence in Slovakia and share with our audience the…
Singapore Biotech CRO InvitroCue Executive director Dr. Steven Fang explains how their technology has disrupted the current clinical trials landscape and the importance of leveraging innovative technologies in meeting future healthcare needs. Could you please introduce to our international readers the main activities of InvitroCue as well as the milestones since…
Slovakia Dr. Leonard Sojka who has spent over 25 years with the innovation-driven Merck group explains how Merck is turning its focus to science and technology; his experience on market access; the specificities of the Slovak market; and why Merck is a great company to work for. 2015-16 has been a…
Switzerland Walter P. Hölzle, president of vips, discusses the current priorities of the association, the importance of innovation, and the challenges of the current pricing system. While growth is close to zero for many pharmaceutical markets in Europe, Swiss pharma spending increased 4.5 percent in 2015. What would you identify as…
Slovakia Dr. Natasa Klicko, General Manager of Roche Slovakia, outlines the challenges and opportunities for the company in the country; their strategy of going “beyond the pill” to partner with and provide value to all healthcare stakeholders; the importance of data and methodology in the debate on market access; and Slovakia…
Luxembourg Rudi Balling discusses his distinguished career in the life sciences, the LCSB’s mission, and Luxembourg’s burgeoning reputation as a biomedicine, interdisciplinary research, and scientific innovation hub. Earlier this year you were awarded the ‘Ordre de Mérite’ for your longstanding contribution to science by the Luxembourg government following a distinguished career…
Singapore Having recently obtained cGMP from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority, the founders of PrIME Biologics showcase the role of PrIME Technology in driving plasma self-sufficiency in Asia, while highlighting how this innovative technology is disrupting industry standards of plasma fractionation. Could you please introduce to our international readers the background underlying…
Switzerland Kari Sarvanto introduces Primex, an innovative fast-growing company spearheading a new pharmaceutical business model, strongly focusing on anesthesiology. He talks about entrepreneurship, innovation and new ways of achieving success in the pharmaceutical business today. Primex calls itself ‘an innovative and fast-growing company spearheading a new pharmaceutical business model’. What exactly…
Luxembourg Luxembourg has a young and ambitious life sciences community, which has identified four aspects of personalized medicine where the country has significant potential: digital health, neurodegenerative diseases, molecular diagnostics and immune-oncology. Thomas Dentzer, Head of the Life Sciences sector in Luxembourg, discusses the flexible and supportive atmosphere for companies and…
Luxembourg Jean-Paul Schuler, CEO of Luxinnovation – Luxembourg’s National Agency for Innovation and Research –, explains how his team is working hard to contribute to Luxembourg’s economic development by fostering innovation, fueling international growth and attracting foreign direct investment. He also explains why Luxembourg is an excellent place for companies looking to…
Czech Republic Entrepreneurially-minded individuals, together with academic institutions with their fingers on the pulses of the latest trends, are propelling Czech pharma companies to great success and cementing the Czech Republic at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Central Europe. [Czech know-how should not] be compared with the stereotype of Eastern…
Mexico General Manager of Merck Mexico, Pedro Galvis, showcases the strategic importance of the Mexican affiliate within Merck’s global network and explains the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing patient access and treatment in emerging markets. “The Mexican affiliate is a strong contributor to the region’s revenues and one of…
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