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Switzerland Currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually, few pharmaceutical companies straddle both scale and innovation as deliberately as Viatris. In Switzerland – a market perceived as small in scale, yet rich in complexity – the company is redefining its role, identifying where it can…

Denmark As Denmark sets its sights on becoming a global leader in life sciences by 2030, Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs, outlines the strategic pillars of the country’s Life Science Strategy Toward 2030. With an unwavering commitment to strengthening Denmark’s competitive edge in the face of fierce…

Puerto Rico At a time when the pharmaceutical industry faces increasing complexity and scrutiny, Javier Deida, Country Lead of Pfizer Puerto Rico, is spearheading a quietly transformative effort on the island. With a 24-year career spanning global roles in manufacturing, commercial operations, and HR, Deida brings a rare breadth of insight to…

Denmark Steve Wright, General Manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark and Norway, shares insights on how the company is advancing its ambitious pipeline and aligning with Denmark’s national healthcare priorities. In this interview, Wright discusses Boehringer Ingelheim’s strategic focus on innovation, access, and prevention, while reflecting on the company’s evolving role in…

Puerto Rico From its origins as a modest logistics firm in 1982, GMD Airline Services has grown into a critical enabler of Puerto Rico’s pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. At the intersection of ground handling, cold chain operations, and air cargo connectivity, GMD’s evolution reflects the broader shifts in the island’s…

Switzerland Stefan Schmidt traces a dynamic career from early biotech ventures in Germany to senior leadership roles at AstraZeneca, Lonza, and now CEO of evitria, a specialised Swiss CRO focused on complex antibody development. Evitria is expanding its technology and global reach to become a key partner in bispecific and engineered…

Switzerland Luc Henry, co-founder and CEO of Limula, speaks about the challenges and opportunities in the field of cell and gene therapy. A chemist by training, Henry’s path from molecular sciences to cancer immunology and ultimately to entrepreneurship reveals how interdisciplinary thinking can catalyse bold innovation. In this conversation, Henry explains…

Switzerland Thomas Bohn has led the Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) investment agency for over a decade, shaping Switzerland’s strategy to attract global life sciences firms. He focuses on quality over quantity, targeting high-potential biotech, pharma, and medtech companies and supporting their European growth through sustainable partnerships. Switzerland’s life sciences heritage…

Switzerland Daniel Palmacci, Head of Specialized Modalities at Lonza, combines entrepreneurial vision with deep technical expertise in advanced therapeutics manufacturing. With experience spanning chemical engineering, international operations, and biotechnology development across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, he has played a pivotal role in transforming laboratory discoveries into commercial treatments. In this…

Denmark Curiosity has been the driving force behind Montse Jansà’s journey, a curiosity not only for science, but for the people, processes, and decisions that bring innovation to life. From a foundation in biology and clinical research to leadership roles across Europe, she has consistently sought opportunities to create meaningful impact.…

Mexico In her latest strategy to tackle Mexico’s persistent medicine shortages – a struggle inherited from predecessor López Obrador – President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that seeks to attract foreign biopharma investment. By promising international companies a better chance at winning government tenders, Sheinbaum hopes to increase domestic manufacturing,…

Switzerland Neurim Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing science in central nervous system disorders, with a strong emphasis on sleep-related conditions. Carolin Hillebrand, Country Manager of Switzerland and Regional Alliance Lead for the German market, shares the company’s recent achievements including the development, regulatory approval, and commercialisation of…