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association On behalf of the chamber of industry that represents research-based pharma and biopharma companies in Argentina, Ernesto Felicio discusses the current challenges facing the industry, and the chambers current agenda for change.   To what extent has the environment for multinationals, or their role in the Argentinian pharmaceutical industry, significantly…

regulation In July 2012 COFEPRIS (the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk) was recognized as a national regulatory authority of regional reference by the PAHO (Pan-American Health Organization), opening the doors to exports for the Mexican pharmaceutical industry. The executive director of the association representing domestic drug manufacturers discusses…

traditional medicine Dr. Hassan, founder and CEO of Healwell and House of Healin, brings research and entrepreneurship together with the aim of turning Malaysian traditions into scientific innovation.   Could you share with us your entrepreneurial story and how this brought you to start Healwell? In 1989, I noticed an ancient trend…

innovation The general manager of BI Algeria discusses how Algeria could benefit from participating in international clinical trials and describes how his company is adapting its offering to mirror the changing health profile of the nation which is currently undergoing a transition from infectious and transmissible disease to chronic and lifestyle illnesses.…

CRO Alan Ong, executive vice president for the Asia/Pacific region at INC Research, outlines the key challenges and opportunities that CROs face in the Malaysian clinical trial segment and describes INC’s role in raising the country’s profile as a destination for research.   You represented another global CRO for almost 13…

research The director general for Scientific Research and Technological Development discusses the authorities’ efforts to incentivize R&D and to harmonize sectoral development strategies to achieve national economic growth outcomes. He also identifies bottlenecks in the human capital base and the importance of raising the intellectual and scientific level of the local…

biotech The founder of this spin-off of the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos focusing on biologicals for human and veterinary use offers an overview of how the company came into life, the lack of culture at Mexican universities of filing patents for academic research and the potential of the…

Pain Latin America continues to be in the spotlight at Grünenthal. The managing director for Mexico explains how the company is strengthening its product portfolio, working with stakeholders to create more awareness about pain treatment and on the good path to hit USD 100 million sales within the next four years.…

Bayer Bayer Malaysia’s managing director, Thomas Steffen, discusses the key differences and opportunities offered by the Malaysian market and calls for more information to help the promotion of oral contraception in order to strengthen women’s role in society. As you are managing the pharmaceutical business in both Malaysia and Singapore, how…

DHL DHL Supply Chain has made great strides in recent years to invest in healthcare logistics in Spain. Francisco Milián, chief customer officer of the company’s Spanish affiliate outlines these investments discusses the need for greater efficiency across the Iberian peninsula for the delivery of healthcare products.   What have been…

innovation Recognizing the value of innovation is fundamental for the success of every pharmaceutical company operating in Korea. Lee Sang-Suk, CEO of the Korean Research-based Pharmaceutical industry Association (KRPIA), demonstrates the commitment of multinationals to Korea to help illustrate the benefits of innovation that Koreans can access.     What is…

R&D As a result of contractions in the domestic market following the European financial crisis, pharma companies based in Spain have been forced to look elsewhere for business, beyond the borders of Spain and Europe to more far-reaching areas of the globe. Thankfully, the authorities helped out to make this process…