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Doing business The councillor at the Swiss Embassy talks about how the two countries have a particularly close relationship when it comes to pharma, the challenge of introducing innovative products to the Mexican market and why Swiss companies are partnering with both medical academies and the authorities. Could you please introduce the…

doing business The president and founder of Knobloch Information Group, the leading supplier of market data to the pharmaceutical industry in Mexico, provides an in-depth overlook about the most important changes that are reshaping the Mexican pharmaceutical market. Knobloch Information Group is the leading supplier of market data to the pharmaceutical industry…

medical devices Philips aims at becoming the leading provider of solutions across the full ‘continuum of care’. The general manager of the healthcare division in Mexico explains how the company has made customer service, education, software and integrated solutions the strategic pillars to find innovative ways to deliver healthcare. What are the…

MOH Turkey’s former minister of health explains how he is working to pass on his experience and knowledge to the next generation of health policy makers around the world, and discusses the current areas of focus for the Turkish healthcare system. Could you tell us a bit about how have you spent…

doing business The longstanding GM of one of the foremost data management services companies for Romanian healthcare analyses some of the key trends sweeping the industry while at he same time outlining the transformational changes taking place with Cegedim’s own service offering. Since we last sat down with you in 2011, what…

pharmacies The founder of the group explains how the pharmacy chain has become a regional trailblazer by redefining the concept of ‘neighborhood pharmacy’ along the principles of being cheap, near and well-stocked. What was your vision behind starting Ecofarmacia? I am a medically trained doctor and I started off my career…

Romania The association’s longtime executive director outlines the opportunities and challenges for generics companies in the Romanian market. Analyzing in depth the local market regulatory landscape, he proposes modifications to the claw-back mechanism.   A non-governmental organization that aims to foster improved the access to affordable medicine for Romanian patients, The…

Amgen One of the new generation of pharmaceutical general managers in Romania discusses the complexities of introducing innovative therapies on the market and explains how the country has become the ‘to-go-to’ destination for relocating pharma companies’ support services. Amgen has been present in Romania as far back as 2004. Can you…

MSD One of the so-called ‘new generation’ of pharmaceutical GMs in Romania outlines his first impressions of the local market and details how MSD has managed to shape in-county developments in the infectious disease segment and oncology. You have been working in the industry for 26 years and always with MSD.…

Zentiva The GM of one of the leading generics companies on the Romanian market shares insights into why generics penetration remains underdeveloped and the importance of having an export strategy and diversified portfolio.   You have been in your current position since 2009, witnessing many changes. Can you introduce Zentiva in…

innovation Induquímica is the only Peruvian pharmaceutical company with the “Marca Peru” emblem, a result of the company’s extremely high quality. General Manager Christian Quintanilla talks about the company’s success, and their unique strategy of relying on their reputation instead of using medical reps to sell their products. In what context…

Hospira Carolina López-Torres joined Hospira Peru in 2011 following a dynamic career at Novartis. She discusses the early challenges she faced and the opportunities that the government’s hospital expansion plan has provided the market leader for pumps in Peru. What was the initial mission given to you when you first arrived?…