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R&D Nelson Ambrogio, managing director of Bayer Portugal, talks about tthe collaboration between the industry and the government, he recent successes of his affiliate, and strategies for continued growth during the toughest years of the crisis in Portgugal. Why did you choose to come to Portugal during such a challenging time…

R&D Servier Portugal’s general manager José Albino Mendes discusses how Portugal’s economic crisis provides real opportunities for growth, the potential for attracting talent in innovative research, and the affiliate’s recently opened international center for research. You have managed Servier Portugal for ten years. From your perspective, could you describe the evolution…

R&D Nuno Brás, General Manager of LEO Farmacêuticos discusses the effect of the crisis on the Portuguese pharmaceutical market, how being a small privately owned company was an advantage during the crisis, and what future growth looks like for the company as well as the industry. You have had the opportunity…

Array In Taiwan, biotech is finally booming, and more and more of the companies benefitting from this boom are listing on the Gre Tai Securities Market (GTSM), built with small to medium enterprises in mind, and tailored for companies that are part of emerging industries. But are these companies overvalued, and…

R&D Fermin Rivas Lopez, Country Manager of Celgene Portugal, gives his insight on Portugal’s recent economic problems, the challenges Celgene Portugal faces due to the economic state of the country, and what the strategy is to stay afloat. You joined Celgene Portugal earlier this year; why were you chosen to take…

UAE Amin Al Amiri, Assistant undersecretary for Medical Practice and Licensee of Ministry of Health, UAE, discusses why the UAE, despite turmoil in the rest of the Middle East region, continues to be a destination for the pharmaceutical industry, how MOH plans on supporting standardization across the region, and how recruiting…

Array Deborah Brown, President of EMD Serono Canada, talks about Canada’s emerging market mentality, despite being a developed country, and how this lack of innovation and risk-taking could ultimately break Canada’s healthcare system if not addressed immediately. You have been responsible for a number of EMD Serono product launches in Canada;…

Array Steve Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Metiska Farma, talks about the changes he implemented to the comopany once he took over for his father in 2009 and what it  means for the future of the company, both locally in Indonesia and on an international level. Mr. Yang, can you begin…

UAE Mohammed Zafrullah, VP & General Manager of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals, argues that the UAE, despite recent turmoil in the rest of the Middle East, is the perfect emerging country to do build a business in due to the many opportunities for innovation and growth.   To have a successful business,…

R&D Robin Turner, General Manager of Roche Portugal, looks back on the evolution of the affiliate, and describes how the company managed to recover its debt owed by Portuguese hospitals through some negotiations, as well as the company’s commitment to clinical trials and innovation in Portugal. How did you deal with…

Array Endang W. Hoyaranda, President Director of Prodia Group, speaks about the ongoing challenges of clinical trials in Indonesia, especially in remote medical communities, and why changing the mindset from ‘guinea pig’ testing to medical advancement opportunities is key to changing the landscape of clinical trials in the country.  Although Prodia…

UAE Dr Omar Ghosheh, Chief Executive Officer of Dimensions Healthcare, examines what it takes to build a company in Dubai, why it is the perfect city for healthcare companies and why patience always pays off in the end.   What are the main services that Dimensions is known for? It’s a…