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UK The two Big Pharma giants today announced the merger between their consumer healthcare businesses, with the joint venture (JV) set to become the global market leader in over-the-counter (OTC) products with a market share of 7.3 percent.   This move will see GSK effectively split into two separate businesses –…

Malaysia Lee Yee Keng, head of healthcare sector of KPMG in Malaysia, highlights the opportunities Malaysia can offer to the healthcare industry, including its potential for private-public partnerships, and how the consultancy is positioning itself as the key partner for all companies in Malaysia and South-East Asia.   When it comes…

Spain Baltasar Lobato, managing partner of health and life sciences at EY Spain, highlights the major market trends affecting the public and private healthcare sector as well as the pharmaceutical market. He also gives an overview of the complex nature of the Spanish market, the importance of IT in creating a…

Spain Dr Sergi Trilla, CEO and founder of life sciences business development provider trifermed, introduces the company and explains its evolution to better serve the shifting paradigms of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. He also offers his opinions on the critical position of the Spanish and European markets and how the…

Hong Kong Ray Huang of Silicon Valley consultancy Exponent gives his first impressions of Hong Kong as well as discussing fostering innovation and retaining talent in Asia.   Following your recent move from Silicon Valley, what are your impressions of Hong Kong so far? What stands out the most about Hong Kong…

Cyprus Healthcare and life science industry advisory services head at KPMG Cyprus, Iacovos Ghalanos, discusses the challenge of implementing the National Health Insurance Scheme, pricing pressures and how their innovative services help companies manage this crucial trend. Ghalanos also touches on the need for greater collaboration between the public and private…

UK Sterling Pharma Solutions is a rapidly growing GMP contract API manufacturer based out of Dudley, Cramlington in the Northeast of England. The company was set up in its current structure only two years ago after an MBO led by current CEO Kevin Cook, but its roots date back almost 50…

Turkey Hande Demirdere, general manager of Pierre Fabre Pharma in Turkey, sheds light on the affiliate’s impressive 93 percent growth in 2017 while highlighting where to target development opportunities in the dynamic Turkish market. In this interview, the experienced General Manager discusses the advantages of diversifying strategies, Pierre Fabre’s comparative advantage…

China Simon, you established Glory Medical back in 1998. What was the main rationale behind this significant decision? “We already have operations in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and are exploring projects in Indonesia and Bangladesh, as well as in Latin America and the Middle East. Some of these places really need…

Spain Dr. Ángel Navarro, president of Azierta discusses how the company’s strategy of linking science and business has created a consultancy space through which to offer a wide range of healthcare-related services to the worldwide science environment. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of retaining strong talent in the industry and having…

China Sheng Sitong, founder and CEO of gene sequencing device company, Considerin Group (formerly HYK Gene), discusses Considerin’s rapid expansion and the development of precision medicine in China. Mr. Sheng, could you briefly introduce your company, Considerin Group, to our international audience? “We are the only Chinese company to have our…

Malta Philip Pace, managing director of iCONSULT, a lean, need-driven healthcare service provider, discusses the holistic approach they provide to investors wanting to do business in Malta and international companies looking to increase their territorial presence, especially in MEA region, and their objectives to extend the collaboration with American (USA, Canada,…