Mexico Cédric Ertlé, managing director at Laboratoires Expanscience Mexico, explains the strategy that the affiliate has implemented to obtain 20 and 45 percent of growth in dermocosmetics and rheumatology respectively and showcases the strong potential ahead in both areas in Mexico. Could you introduce yourself to our international readers as well…
Slovakia Dr. Leonard Sojka who has spent over 25 years with the innovation-driven Merck group explains how Merck is turning its focus to science and technology; his experience on market access; the specificities of the Slovak market; and why Merck is a great company to work for. 2015-16 has been a…
Switzerland Walter P. Hölzle, president of vips, discusses the current priorities of the association, the importance of innovation, and the challenges of the current pricing system. While growth is close to zero for many pharmaceutical markets in Europe, Swiss pharma spending increased 4.5 percent in 2015. What would you identify as…
Slovakia Dr. Natasa Klicko, General Manager of Roche Slovakia, outlines the challenges and opportunities for the company in the country; their strategy of going “beyond the pill” to partner with and provide value to all healthcare stakeholders; the importance of data and methodology in the debate on market access; and Slovakia…
Philippines Higinio “JP” Porte, president of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, discusses how his extensive pharmaceutical background led him to his current role as well as the main objectives of the association moving forward. He also discusses his work to create comradery within the association, fostering an environment where members are…
Slovakia Novartis Slovakia’s Marianthi Psaha discusses the upcoming shift in Slovakia’s healthcare landscape, the importance of a healthy dialogue between the public and private sectors, and the responsibility of the pharma industry to continuously strive for the highest standards of compliance, integrity and performance. You have been Country President for Slovakia…
Switzerland Gaelle Meaude, operations director of Thea Switzerland, talks about building an effective sales and marketing team over the last few years; why the Swiss preservative-free eye care market remains particularly dynamic; and how working for a French family run entrepreneurial company, with five generations of expertise in the field of…
Switzerland Nicolas Hug reveals how UCB´s new facility in Bulle, Switzerland, is one of the largest microbial derived pharmaceuticals plants in Europe; how the key challenge for manufacturers today is to guarantee supplies by building a robust network; and why manufacturing is where dreams become reality, taking the results from a…
Switzerland As the home market, Switzerland and Roche’s Swiss pharma operations play an important and pioneering role within Roche’s global organization, with early patient access to innovation and new commercial models taking place in the country. The working title of the Healthcare & Life Science Review Switzerland is “A Leader Among…
Switzerland Heike Behn, reveals how her number one priority at Nordic Pharma Switzerland, the group’s’newest affiliate, is to develop their rheumatology business, building on their gynecology platform; how the speed with which they can approach the customer is a major competitive advantage for the company; and how Switzerland´s approval process, when…
Mexico General Manager of Merck Mexico, Pedro Galvis, showcases the strategic importance of the Mexican affiliate within Merck’s global network and explains the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing patient access and treatment in emerging markets. “The Mexican affiliate is a strong contributor to the region’s revenues and one of…
Singapore Toshifumi Tada, Managing Director of MT Pharma, shares the significance of Singapore to their presence in the region, the strategic direction of the company to “open up the future,” as well as their partnership efforts with local communities. With the company recently establishing its legal entity in Singapore in April…
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