Denmark Anette Steenberg, CEO of Medicon Valley Alliance, discusses how the Danish-Swedish cross-border innovation hub is positioning the region as a global leader in life sciences. The Alliance leverages regional strengths and a “triple helix” model of collaboration between hospitals, private companies, and academia in order to deliver world-class competitive value.…
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical sector continues its impressive growth leadership within the region. With a 9.1 percent market growth in 2024 and a projected USD 11.6 billion in sales, the Kingdom now commands nearly a third of the entire MENA pharma market. But this story goes far beyond impressive numbers. Through…
Denmark Home to a score of pioneering biopharma players, Denmark has recognized its life sciences industry as a cornerstone of the economy. After forming a public-private partnership forum in 2021, the Danish Life Sciences Council (DLSC), the government laid out an ambitious strategy for the sector. The DLSC has now taken…
Puerto Rico DECA is a consulting firm founded in 2022, focused on helping businesses in Puerto Rico access non-dilutive financing incentives, such as federal grants, local grants, and monetizable R&D tax credits. The firm leverages Puerto Rico’s unique financial framework, including Act 60, to streamline the process for both local and foreign…
Denmark Zealand Pharma’s transformational journey from a niche biotech to a commercial-stage player in the booming global obesity market has reached another major milestone. As part of a USD 5.3 billion partnership with pharma giant Roche, Zealand will receive a USD 1.65 billion upfront payment, with Roche set to deliver Zealand’s…
USA David H. Crean, Ph.D., is a San Diego-based venture capitalist and strategic advisor with over 30 years of experience in life sciences and healthcare. Drawing on a deep personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease as well as decades of experience as a scientist and investor, Crean casts his eye over the…
Saudi Arabia Dr Adel AlMarshad, MD MPH serves as General Supervisor for the Health and Biotechnology Sectors at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) as well as Executive Director of Riyadh Megaprojects in Health, Biotechnology, and Medical Tourism. Dr. El Marshad discusses the RCRC’s pivotal role in transforming Riyadh into a global…
France At the end of a turbulent and lengthy process, France’s 2025 health budget has finally been approved. This “imperfect” budget resulting from months of debate in a parliament with no absolute majority does not embrace the more radical cost-cutting measures originally proposed. It does raise funding for hospitals by EUR…
Saudi Arabia Dr. Helmut M. Schuehsler, CEO of TVM Capital Healthcare, shares insights into the firm’s investment strategy spanning the Middle East and Southeast Asia with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. He discusses how TVM Capital Healthcare is driving transformation by scaling healthcare businesses, introducing innovative care…
Global Regular PharmaBoardroom contributor David H. Crean outlines the resilient and cautious optimism observed at JPM 2025, the annual healthcare financing conference held near San Francisco’s Union Square. While uncertainties and headwinds still persist, particularly around regulatory changes, affordability issues, and capital financing in the public and private markets, the healthcare…
China Jens Ewert, Life Science and Health Care Industry Leader at Deloitte China, provides an in-depth analysis of the development of China’s healthcare landscape over the previous past four years. Ewert highlights key trends such as the growing role of local biopharma players, the impact of value-based pricing, and the changing…
Puerto Rico Ella Woger-Nieves of Invest Puerto Rico highlights the island’s remarkable evolution into a global pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and innovation hub. Woger-Nieves explains how, over the past five years, Puerto Rico has expanded its capabilities in research and development, fostered collaboration between startups and legacy companies, and positioned itself as…
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