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Czech Republic Vladimír Velebný, founder and CEO, celebrates his 30th anniversary heading Contipro, a mid-sized company with deep experience in R&D surrounding their star product, hyaluronic acid. Whilst breaking down the components of such a powerful and universal material, he points out that it is, in fact, an extremely simple substance; its…

Mexico The United States Trade Representative Office has been engaging with a number of countries, including Mexico, to address concerns related to IP protection and enforcement and market access barriers for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Mexico remained on USTR’s Watch List in 2019 because there has not been a significant change…

USA In 2019, the US FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research approved 42 novel drugs, down from 59 drugs approved in 2018. Novartis had four drugs approved, the highest number from any single pharma company. 16 of the 42, or 38 per cent, received orphan drug designation. This listing does…

China Mike Chen, president and CEO of ACROBiosystems, shares his global success as a manufacturer of recombinant proteins supporting biologics R&D and how he hopes to expand his business to eventually set up a multifaceted platform for MNCs and biotechs.   By having a manufacturing facility in the USA or Europe,…

Puerto Rico Salvador Montes, director of Essentra Packaging in Puerto Rico, explains how the company has positioned itself as the preferred supplier of secondary packaging to the life sciences industry on the island by offering a complete start-to-end solution, from design to manufacturing, as well as by remaining price competitive through productivity…

Puerto Rico With a special focus on life science companies, 3A Press is the leading printing and packaging company in the Caribbean. President Marie Rosado explains how her family has managed to compete in the industry for three generations and reveals the reasoning behind a recent seven-million-dollar investment that she hopes will…

Puerto Rico Over the last 22 years, Jorge Rodríguez has grown Puerto Rican industrial automation solutions provider PACIV from a one-man show to an international operator with over 100 employees.   Jorge Rodríguez’s parents were humble immigrants hailing from small villages nestled in the mountains of the Asturias region in Spain. In…

Sweden With over 110 years of existence, Getinge is a true Swedish success story. Born as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the small rural town on Sweden’s southwest coast from which it takes its name, the company has grown to become a world leader in medical technology. After several years…

Pharma Faces Paolo Carli, head of Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Russia and CIS (MEAR) for Merck has continually taken on greater responsibilities in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Eastern Europe. In his most recent interview with PharmaBoardroom, Carli talks strategy, adaptability, and sales growth.    We look at structuring markets with…

China China’s new Amended Drug Administration Law is being enacted to strengthen and streamline its regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. The amended law seeks to address prominent problems in the pharmaceutical industry, such as counterfeit drugs, substandard drugs and high drug prices. Fangda Partners’ Josh Shin elaborates on China’s market authorization…

UAE The UAE ranks among the world’s fastest for new drug approvals, ranking first for two cancer drugs and second for many others, such as blockbuster melanoma drug Keytruda. The Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates (MOHAP) has enhanced its processes by implementing an electronic registration system,…

Puerto Rico Established 57 years ago, Bermudez, Longo, Díaz-Massó (BLDM) has played a key role in the rapid urbanization and industrialization of Puerto Rico, and today is the top specialty electrical and mechanical contractor in the Caribbean. Its president, Francisco Díaz Massó, explains how BLDM has fostered continued growth by diversifying its…