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Ireland Already the fifth-largest MedTech manufacturing hub in the world, Ireland is fast growing as an innovative center for the global industry, with several multinational R&D facilities in the country and a vibrant startup scene. IMDA Director Sinead Keogh discusses the changing regulatory and policy environment, how this is impacting the…

Pharma Olaf Weppner, General Manager of AbbVie Switzerland, highlights AbbVie’s intended foray into oncology, the importance of immunology to the group, the challenges and opportunities of the Swiss market and his own motivations for working in the industry. Mr. Weppner, you were appointed General Manager of AbbVie Switzerland less than a…

In Mexico, more than 13 million people live with diabetes, while 71 percent of the total population have obesity or are overweight. Morten Vaupel, vice-president and general manager of Novo Nordisk Mexico, details how the Danish company is committed to change and improve diabetes care in partnership with Mexico’s public…

Ireland Julie O’Neill, Alexion’s EVP for Global Operations highlights Alexion’s establishment of its Global Supply Chain headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, its investment in Athlone, her thoughts on the opportunities and challenges in the Irish pharmaceutical landscape, and her vision for Alexion. Alexion first established a manufacturing presence in Dublin, Ireland in…

Switzerland Dr. Catherine Chammartin of the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) describes the strong elements of an IP system and its contributions to innovation within Switzerland. The IPI registers intellectual property, advises on policy, provides IP services to the community, and is involved in educational endeavors. Could you start…

Innovation Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General of Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Advisor to the Government of Ireland, highlights Ireland’s recent spectacular success in fostering research and innovation; the government’s strategy to further promote Irish science, Innovation 2020; the priority of building academia-industry partnerships; and his mission to turn Ireland…

Pharma Raul Vivar, recently appointed GM of Eisai Mexico, describes the main achievements of the Japanese company in Mexico, the challenges that innovative companies face entering the Mexican market, and  the development path he will follow in order to foster growth. You took over the helm of the Mexican affiliate of…

Pharma Ireland is home to Recordati’s external supply operations and global in-licensing teams, alongside the API facility for one of the company’s most prolific products; Director Michael Kilkelly discusses the advantages of running such operations in Ireland, beyond the many financial incentives. In your opinion, why is Ireland such an attractive…

Philippines Peter Kompalla, executive director of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discusses the chamber’s activities in the country working to promote German-Filipino trade, their extensive and growing advocacy efforts on behalf of their members, as well how good business values help to bond German companies of all sizes operating in the…

Health Raúl Riquelme Cacho, president of the health commission of the Confederation of Industrial Chambers of the United Mexican States (CONCAMIN), reveals the recent alignment of CONCAMIN, which stands as the most important industry organization of Mexico, with the main pharmaceutical associations, and discusses the cross-sector objectives that unite these stakeholders:…

Research NIBRT’s projects director discusses the new ‘Biologic’ center for biologics research, business development, training, and commercializing the organisation’s extensive research capabilities. As Projects Director, you are responsible for driving NIBRT’s growth and development, in terms of both research and bioprocessing training. What’s the most exciting opportunity that NIBRT is currently working on?…

Healthcare The following chart shows the top pharma companies in Hungary ranked by sales value. Global giant Novartis leads the way with USD 240 million of sales, followed by domestic champion Egis with USD 150 million.  This chart shows the varying levels of health literacy in Europe. Health literacy is a serious…