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MOH Turkey’s former minister of health explains how he is working to pass on his experience and knowledge to the next generation of health policy makers around the world, and discusses the current areas of focus for the Turkish healthcare system. Could you tell us a bit about how have you spent…

doing business The longstanding GM of one of the foremost data management services companies for Romanian healthcare analyses some of the key trends sweeping the industry while at he same time outlining the transformational changes taking place with Cegedim’s own service offering. Since we last sat down with you in 2011, what…

pharmacies The founder of the group explains how the pharmacy chain has become a regional trailblazer by redefining the concept of ‘neighborhood pharmacy’ along the principles of being cheap, near and well-stocked. What was your vision behind starting Ecofarmacia? I am a medically trained doctor and I started off my career…

Romania The association’s longtime executive director outlines the opportunities and challenges for generics companies in the Romanian market. Analyzing in depth the local market regulatory landscape, he proposes modifications to the claw-back mechanism.   A non-governmental organization that aims to foster improved the access to affordable medicine for Romanian patients, The…

Amgen One of the new generation of pharmaceutical general managers in Romania discusses the complexities of introducing innovative therapies on the market and explains how the country has become the ‘to-go-to’ destination for relocating pharma companies’ support services. Amgen has been present in Romania as far back as 2004. Can you…

MSD One of the so-called ‘new generation’ of pharmaceutical GMs in Romania outlines his first impressions of the local market and details how MSD has managed to shape in-county developments in the infectious disease segment and oncology. You have been working in the industry for 26 years and always with MSD.…

Zentiva The GM of one of the leading generics companies on the Romanian market shares insights into why generics penetration remains underdeveloped and the importance of having an export strategy and diversified portfolio.   You have been in your current position since 2009, witnessing many changes. Can you introduce Zentiva in…

clinical trials The president of the association representing clinical research organisations speaks out about Romania’s attractiveness as a destination country in an era of clinical research globalisation. He further sheds ideas on fostering greater in-country R&D activity and outlines his personal vision for developing the association. How did the association come into…

distribution Bomi Peru was incorporated in January 2014, amidst a number of new openings of the Italian logistics company. Andres Vazquez, commercial director, traces the evolution of the affiliate over the last year and his plan to expand in this competitive marketplace. You joined a little over year ago. What initial…

innovation Induquímica is the only Peruvian pharmaceutical company with the “Marca Peru” emblem, a result of the company’s extremely high quality. General Manager Christian Quintanilla talks about the company’s success, and their unique strategy of relying on their reputation instead of using medical reps to sell their products. In what context…

hospitals Luis Pinillos and Carlos Vallejos both served as Directors of INEN, the Cancer Institute and Minister of Health during President Garcia’s administrations. They discuss the achievements made before, during and after their terms, as well as the exciting new developments being made with the Grupo Auna, as a leading network…

Hospira Carolina López-Torres joined Hospira Peru in 2011 following a dynamic career at Novartis. She discusses the early challenges she faced and the opportunities that the government’s hospital expansion plan has provided the market leader for pumps in Peru. What was the initial mission given to you when you first arrived?…