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Singapore Singapore’s location at the heart of the APAC region, expertise in logistics and cold chain management, and smart investment in infrastructure has helped make the Lion City an indisputable global heavyweight in pharma logistics. “From a logistics standpoint, Singapore serves as a pivotal gateway to the broader region—namely because of…

Switzerland Beat Berger (BB) and Dr Uwe Schmelzer (US) of Swiss API distributor DCS Pharma discuss growth segments in the global generics market, international hotspots, and the benefits of being based in Switzerland.   As an API distributor, what segments of the global generics market do you see the most growth…

Singapore Ong Wee Min, Executive Director of Sales, highlights why Marina Bay Sands is the venue of choice for many international and regional healthcare conferences, the importance of being a true partner in accommodating very diverse client needs, and how Marina Bay Sands has been able to significantly contribute to Singapore’s…

Taiwan Chih-Kung Lee, Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) provides insights into Taiwan’s “new economic model” recently established by the new government to boost the country’s economic growth and ensure Taiwan renews its role as an innovation pioneer. He also documents the crucial role that the pharmaceutical…

Switzerland Not all impactful innovation involves the development of new chemical or biological entities, and the value of such innovation must be recognized in pricing processes argues Gebro Pharma Switzerland CEO Marcel Plattner. We understand you serve as the head of the executive committee for market access and pricing within the…

Taiwan Kao Su-Chin Chang, founder and chairman of Weidar Chemical and Pharmaceutical, describes the robust development and international expansion of this historical domestic pharmaceutical manufacturer and the company’s enduring commitment to maintaining the excellence of its manufacturing capacity, which has allowed Weidar to establish itself as one of the foremost generics…

Ireland Barry Joyce, MD at VWR Ireland, takes us through the priorities of the first few months of his appointment, the strategic position of VWR in Ireland and within the global VWR (NASDAQ: VWR) organization, the importance of taking a partnership approach with clients instead of a transactional one, and his…

Ireland The strong flow of FDI into Ireland has led to a vibrant ecosystem of Irish service providers, who have grown up servicing the needs of pharma MNCs. Working for FDI clients has put Irish companies to the test and pushed them to work to the highest standards. “Top global pharma…

Switzerland Ulf Claesson provides a fascinating and passionate account of how his firm is aiming to remove ‘guesswork’ and estimations for medical practices whilst highlighting interesting developments in the global clinical research industry. To begin with, we understand that you are a bit of a spin-out & start-up artist, and have…

Mexico Ricardo Amtmann, President at Laboratorios Sanfer, explains how they have grown their business by 100 percent throughout the last three years and showcases the added value of Sanfer to patients in Mexico and internationally by offering high quality drugs and boosting the sales of in-licensed medicines. Could you introduce yourself…

Singapore Christopher Snook discusses his dual role as Head of Group Country Management as well as Country President for Singapore, highlighting the importance of adhering to in-house as well as country-specific regulatory frameworks and the continued importance of Singapore to the global group.   We will continue to see Singapore in…

Switzerland Frederic Bengold, MD of Servier Switzerland, on the affiliate’s main growth drivers, an exciting collaboration with Novartis on heart failure medication, and the intricacies of market access in Switzerland. Could you please start by introducing Servier’s Swiss affiliate? We enjoy a longstanding presence and reputation in Switzerland. The local affiliate…