Tagged with Pharmaceuticals

government PharmaBoardroom met the Secretary General of the Thai FDA and the Senior Expert on Pharmaceutical Standards at the FDA. They explained the FDA’s role in Thailand’s pharma market, what the organization is doing for Thai copyright rights, how it is promoting international investment and integration within the ASEAN Economic Community. Please introduce…

manufacturing The chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico discusses the medical R&D projects the university is currently involved in, the fields in which the island has the most potential, and how the institution is tailoring its academic offer to suit the local needs of the…

pharma Ana Myriam Irizarry, plant manager for LifeScan in Puerto Rico, discusses the competitive nature of the facility’s production of diabetes test strips and the immense talent that Puerto Rico has to offer in terms of manufacturing talent. What makes LifeScan’s test strips so innovative? It is the quality of our…

Puerto Rico PharmaBoardroom spoke to Osvaldo Caro, President, Chairman and CEO of ReComS, about the legal side of the pharmaceuticals sector in Puerto Rico. What are ReComS’ defining characteristics? ReComS is the only company in Puerto Rico that provides consulting services through a combination of attorneys and other professionals. Our staff is divided…

Puerto Rico Enrique Alejandro, Director and Team Leader (Finance) of Pfizer Puerto Rico discusses the pharma company’s manufacturing assets in the country. He stresses the importance of innovation as a key to staying competitive in today’s industry. What products are being manufactured in Pfizer’s Puerto Rico facilities? In Barceloneta, our site produces Active Product…

pharmaceuticals With a wealth of experience in different countries around the world, Christophe Piganiol came to Korea as general manager of Zuellig Pharma in 2010. Today he discusses the importance of transparency in a volatile market and the introduction of new business models to satisfy customer demand. What were your impressions…

pharmaceuticals The general manager gives tips on how to succeed in the Algerian market and explains how there is something in it for all types of business. Can you introduce yourself, introduce the CCIAF, and how the Chamber of Commerce has evolved over times?  The CCIAF is a non-profit organization, approved by…

pharmaceuticals Boehringer Ingelheim is turning 130 in 2015. Miguel Salazar, president and country managing director for Mexico, explains how he is steering the company to bypass the currents of the ever-changing Mexican market to lead the company to enter the top five in the coming future. How has the pharmaceutical industry…

pharmaceuticals The general manager of IMS Health Argentina – South Cone weighs in on why his organization plays a crucial role in the pharma industry in Argentina. How does the Argentinean market look today? The Argentinean market is a solid, mature and competitive business with a lot of potential in biotechnology…

pharmaceuticals The CEO narrates the historic role that the company has played in kickstarting the Algerian home-grown pharmaceuticals industry and outlines ambitious joint venture projects that seek to have a transformative effect on the local sector. Mr. Derkaoui, can you please start by introducing yourself and telling us a little bit…

pharmaceuticals The head of the society speaks out about the state of the pharmacy in Algeria and delivers suggestions for improving the profession. Discussion revolves around the need to create a national agency for pharmacy, the challenge of human capital sourcing and the status and role of hospital pharmacists. The pharmaceutical…

Generics Armando Esguerra, President of Chira Pharmaceuticals, Philippines, explains the concept of chirality, why it is relevant and extremely important in the pharmaceutical industry, and what have been the major challenges and successes of the company since its founding.    CHIRA Pharmaceuticals as a company was founded on the concept of…