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CRO The directors of one of the leading in country contract research organisations, explain exactly what makes Romania such an attractive destination for clinical trials. They also give some indications of how the already booming clinical research is expected to thrive, and how there will remain plenty of work for all.…

CRO The general manager of one of the leading CROs in Romania explains how the country in gathering pace as a top tier clinical trials destination country within the region and how the priority is now about on-time project delivery. Could you please start by introducing PSI and its engagement with…

Janssen The country manager of one of the foremost providers of sustainable and integrated healthcare solutions describes the sorts of local adaptations that need to be enacted when launching a product on the Romanian market. He also speaks extensively about the state of the local medical device market and its likely future potential. Can…

manufacturing One of the directors of Romania’s number one producer of suppositories and the only in-country manufacturer of contraceptive ovules speaks out about how the country is fast becoming a regional manufacturing hub and preferred destination for final  batch customisation. He also talks extensively about the state of GMP in the country. Magistra…

Amcham The American Chamber of Commerce’s executive director in Thailand explains the chamber’s role in facilitating mutually beneficial relations between American businesses and Thailand, the challenges and opportunities that exist for foreign investment and the code of ethics the US seeks to promote within the local Thai economy. Where does the…

regulator The president of the Turkish Drug and Medical Device Agency (TITCK) discusses new initiatives and reforms being carried out by his agency, including its work towards becoming a PIC/s member, and the introduction of several changes designed to accelerate timelines for GMP certifications and marketing authorizations.   You began your TITCK…

locals The CEO of Centurion shares his ambitious vision for the company’s expansion into plasma products, biotech, orphan drugs, and generic injectables over the coming years, while simultaneously developing sales in more than twenty countries across the EU, CIS, GCC and MENA regions. As a company working on bringing biotech production to Turkey,…

locals Keyman’s general manager discusses his firm’s development efforts towards vaccine production, in conjunction with TUBITAK and Hacettepe University, and their geographic expansion into Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Please introduce Keymen and explain the company in the broader context of the Turkish pharmaceutical market. Keymen is a family company…

Lilly A recent arrival from China, Lilly’s Turkey MD Daniel Lucas assesses the country’s healthcare system and raises key questions about the sustainability of the system at large going forward, and the authorities’ approach to reform. You came to Turkey in October after more than four years in China. What is your…

MSD MSD Turkey has benefited in recent years from the ability to engage in local business development initiatives, and managing director Hatice Demiray has prioritized initiatives such as reducing internal bureaucracy and incentivizing CRM use to improve operational efficiencies. You took over last year as managing director of MSD Turkey, after…

GSK GSK’s VP and Area GM Pharmaceuticals, Turkey and Caucasus, and chairman of Turkey’s innovative pharmaceutical association, discusses the effectiveness of the government’s current strategy for reducing the trade deficit in the pharmaceutical industry, and the need for the industry and government to approach all discussions with a partnership mentality. Do…

locals Imuneks is currently operating in the OTC market, but with three supergeneric products ready to market on the RX side, the firm has the potential to soon become one of Turkey’s most innovative pharmaceutical players.  To begin, could you please introduce yourself and Imuneks to our readers around the world?…