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Global Writing in ISPOR’s Value and Outcomes Spotlight magazine, Beth Fand Incollingo looks at why health economics and outcomes research may hold the key to solving some of healthcare’s most entrenched access and affordability issues.   Healthcare can only be widely effective if most patients can access and afford it. Yet,…

China Building a biotech from the ground up is rarely the next step for someone who has led multinational pharmaceutical giants. Yet that was the challenge Pony Lu accepted when he took the helm at VISEN Pharmaceuticals. Tasked with shaping the company from its inception, he brought not only decades of…

China 2024 marks a moment of inflection for Harbour BioMed, as the company collect the rewards of a strong global execution. In this interview, Dr Jingsong Wang reflects on the strategic, scientific, and operational advances shaping the company’s trajectory. With its proprietary HCAb platform at the core, Harbour BioMed is extending…

Global We are living in uncertain times. The US government’s rapid-fire retreat from development aid and multilateral participation has shaken up the global system but – as Brendan Shaw argues, reflecting on the 2025 World Health Assembly – this has created a major opportunity to reshape the international order for the…

USA Manuel Guzman, President of CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, outlines the organization’s vital role in scientific knowledge management and its commitment to accelerating breakthroughs in biomedical research. In this interview, Guzman delves into CAS’s strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic, the impact of AI and quantum computing in…

Singapore Charles Stacey, President and CEO of Cerecin, discusses the company’s strategic direction and partnerships as it advances its Alzheimer’s treatment into Phase 3 trials. He highlights the importance of collaboration with global contract research organizations and large vendors during the clinical development phase. Stacey also shares insights into Cerecin’s approach…

Switzerland With the pharmaceutical landscape growing increasingly complex, few mid-sized players manage to carve out a distinct, resilient path. Rivopharm, a Swiss-headquartered generics manufacturer, is doing just that, expanding its direct presence across Europe, targeting technically demanding niche products, and balancing growth with operational precision. In this interview, CEO Piero Poli…

Switzerland What if the key to treating chronic and age-related diseases has been hidden in plain sight, within the 98 percent of the human genome once written off as “junk”? HAYA Therapeutics is betting on it. In this interview, CEO and Scientific Co-Founder Samir Ounzain reveals how his obsession with the…

Puerto Rico Yolanda Lassalle, founder and CEO of LaSalle Group, shares how she built a global consulting firm rooted in operational excellence, people development, and innovation. Speaking from Puerto Rico, Lassalle reflects on her journey from chemical engineer to transformation leader, offering insights into workforce development, digital transformation, and the evolving role…

Denmark Peter Halling, CEO of ALK, leads the century-old allergy immunotherapy innovator through a transformative phase focused on expanding patient access and innovation globally. In this interview, Halling discusses ALK’s Allergy+ growth strategy and response to rising allergy prevalence, unique “field to pharmacy” production model, and ambitions to balance strong European…

Denmark Maja Kramp, General Manager at Ferring Nordics, discusses the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation in reproductive medicine and the pivotal role of the Nordic region in Ferring’s global strategy. She highlights the region’s strong life sciences ecosystem, Denmark’s leadership in global R&D, and the company’s values of collaboration, care, and…

Denmark As Denmark’s life science sector matures into a globally engaged, innovation-led ecosystem, the Danish Life Science Cluster has emerged as a central neutral coordinating force, aligning regional strengths, shaping strategic direction, and enabling collaborative transformation across sectors. In this interview, Director Diana Arsovic Nielsen, CEO of the Cluster, reflects on…