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Austria Sylvia Hofinger, director general of the Association of the chemical industry of Austria (FCIO), the representing voice of the Austrian chemical industry, discusses the drug pricing regulations that are affecting patients´ access to innovative medicines that in turn is harming the nation´s chances of potential investments in the pharmaceutical sector,…

Ukraine Julia Sidorova, country manager of Alvogen, a new international player to the Ukrainian market, provides insights into the targeted strategy that Alvogen employs throughout the world and how this is tailored to the specificities and needs of Ukraine’s health system, while she also highlights opportunities for potential partnerships in the…

Colombia Commission Seven’s Representative to the Chamber, Rafael Romero Piñeros, shares his insights on the dynamics of the Colombian healthcare system. He speaks about the major changes in the healthcare system in the recent years, the implications of the country’s demographic transition to the sector, as well as his overarching vision…

Ukraine Victoria Filatova, president and chairperson of the Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics of Ukraine (APCU), discusses her strategic priorities, the association’s main achievements in its six years of existence, and the internationalization of Ukrainian cosmetics companies. What is the role of the APCU and what are your main strategic priorities…

Colombia Carlos and Esteban Arteaga, CEO and Line Manager at Medivelius, a company that distributes European dermocosmetic products of the highest quality in a price driven Colombian market, discuss how their loyalty to skin stores has engendered their success, while highlighting the importance of developing strong ties with dermatologists. Medivelius is…

Indonesia Evie Yulin, biopharma country director at Merck Indonesia, speaks towards the meaning of innovation in emerging countries and how the company engages in innovation beyond products. Since 2012, Merck has been implementing “Fit for 2018” – a transformation program aiming to drive the growth of the company globally. How has this…

Colombia Sandra Cifuentes, General Manager of Astellas Farma Colombia, one of the most recent entrants in the Colombian market, explains the strategic priorities for establishing a strong position in the country, where the prime focus is on bringing a collaborative approach that can unite the industry towards a more sustainable healthcare…

Hong Kong Joyce Wong, managing director for APAC at compliance solutions provider Polaris in Hong Kong, describes the company’s innovative solutions for its clients in the life sciences, the significance of basing its regional headquarters in Hong Kong, and increasing compliance across the industry. It is very atypical for a senior executive…

Colombia Ana Claudia Alvarez, the recently appointed Country Manager for GE Healthcare Colombia, discusses the company’s transition from hardware-based activities to advisory services, the relationship between medical equipment presence and cost reductions in the system, and the advantages of using powerful information systems in hospitals. She reveals her priority of implementing…

Ukraine Petro Bagriy, president of the Association of Drug Manufacturers of Ukraine (AMMU), which gathers seven of the leading Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies, provides insights into the internal workings of the association and the interaction with the government, the future direction and strategies of AMMU as well as how the new reforms…

Austria Karsten Schlemm MD, CEO of Merz Pharma Austria, a leading international German based aesthetic company, provides an in-depth look into the company´s transformation from pharmaceuticals to the aesthetics sector as well as their exciting new offerings for cosmetic patients. He also gives an insight into the growing weight and Austrians’…

Austria Manuel Reiberg, president of the Forum of the Research-Based Pharmaceutical Industry in Austria (FOPI), which represents the 27 leading pharmaceutical innovators in Austria focused on pharmaceutical innovation, discusses the struggles facing drug innovation under the new reimbursement system, as well as the steps that must be taken to bolster the…