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Austria Maria Seriakov, CEO and founder of M bioserviceS, a young Austrian company dealing globally that specialises in logistics, regulatory affairs and quality control of biologics, discusses the challenges of navigating differing regulations across the globe as well as the how a hands-on approach ensures a product’s high quality. Furthermore, she…

Bulgaria Stanimir Hasurdjiev explains the key role of the National Patients’ Organization (NPO) in Bulgaria and discusses the main areas that he is working on to ensure that patients are heard and can benefit from the best treatments and care available at a reasonable price.    You are working in different…

Austria Prof. Ruth Ladenstein, executive director of the Medicines for Children Research Organisation (OKIDS) in Austria, explains OKIDS’ drive to ensure drugs are paediatric specific by conducting child-specific clinical trials. Furthermore, she highlights the challenges associated with achieving a participating child’s consent and defines what must be done to gain governmental…

Austria Philipp Lindinger, managing director of Austromed, the Austrian association for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics, discusses the organization’s purpose, the impact of European regulation on medical devices on the sector, the importance of a strong notified body system, and the steps required to stimulate future growth within the Austrian medical…

India Sir Dr. Huz, CEO and trustee of the Wockhardt Foundation and executive director of Wockhardt, discusses the role the Foundation plays in low- and middle-income areas across India, and how integrating simple ideas and health solutions can strengthen health systems and contribute to the overall health, education and life of millions of…

Austria Martin Prinz, CTO of Croma-Pharma, a family-owned Austrian aesthetic dermatology company, discusses the evolution of the company over the years and their specialist, ever-expanding portfolio. Additionally, he documents the role of training clinics in establishing a vertical business model and provides an overview of the company’s growing global reach, namely…

Canada Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) speaks about the role and the importance of innovation in the Canadian life sciences industry and how Canada is a global leader in a number of areas. Given your diverse background, can you tell our international audience about your…

Austria Mario Huber, general manager of PharmaMar Austria, a multinational and an innovative oncology-based Spanish company, discusses the growth of the company in Austria and the reasons behind the success of Yondelis®, the company’s flagship product. Furthermore, he provides an overview of the clinical trials the Austrian affiliate is undertaking and…

Canada Peter Brenders, general manager of Sanofi Genzyme Canada, highlights the strategic significance of the Canadian affiliate, which has seen double-digit growth every quarter for the past five and a half years; the challenges it faces within Canada’s market access environment; and the personal motivation driving him after three decades in…

Austria Michael Stampfer, managing director of the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF), the only private, non-profit organization in Vienna dedicated to funding scientific research, discusses the challenges scientific research faces in Austria and how the organization helps bridge the gap between academia and industry. Furthermore, he illustrates the steps taken…

Canada Dr. Fernand Labrie shares the significant achievements of Endoceutics, in launching its first breakthrough product for post-menopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy, known as the ‘female Viagra’, the innovations behind the specialty area of ‘intracrinology’ that he discovered, and his perspective on the importance of homegrown innovation for Canada’s development. Having…

India The secretary-general of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) gives his insight into the current state of the Indian pharma industry, the IDMA’s role in raising the quality of Indian-made products, and the country’s vital role in the global supply chain. IDMA is celebrating its 55th anniversary in India and…