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Switzerland Doetsch Grether may be 126 years old, but it is anything but traditional. With a portfolio that spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and retail – an uncommon mix for a company of its size – the Swiss firm is doubling down on focused expansion, values-driven culture, and long-term partnerships. For Wannhoff,…

Europe As China and the US attract an increasing share of commercial clinical trials, Europe is fighting to reclaim its spot as a global research leader. While Europe has world-class hospitals and experienced regulators, it has struggled with a complicated and fragmented approval system that has pushed trial sponsors elsewhere. To…

Spain Dr Arcadi Navarro is a leading figure in modern Alzheimer’s research, heading efforts at the Pasqual Maragall Foundation in Barcelona and its university partners. His work spans genomics, bioinformatics, neurotropic viruses, and personalised brain organoids. Under his leadership, the foundation has doubled its research capacity and become a key player…

Denmark Christof Bischoff, Country Director of AstraZeneca Denmark, draws on over two decades of international and national experience to navigate one of Europe’s most advanced yet complex healthcare environments. In this interview, he reflects on the affiliate’s evolution from a traditional commercial operation to a system-oriented partner driving innovation across clinical…

China A summary of top stories from China’s pharma industry: Sciwind Biosciences presents promising trial data for its obesity contender; Simcere reaches approval for its Idorsia-partnered insomnia therapy; AstraZeneca inks AI-enabled research deal with CSPC Pharmaceuticals, and the FDA blocks clinical trials that export American’s cells to China. Sciwind’s GLP‑1 data…

Puerto Rico From its origins as a modest logistics firm in 1982, GMD Airline Services has grown into a critical enabler of Puerto Rico’s pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. At the intersection of ground handling, cold chain operations, and air cargo connectivity, GMD’s evolution reflects the broader shifts in the island’s…

Denmark Curiosity has been the driving force behind Montse Jansà’s journey, a curiosity not only for science, but for the people, processes, and decisions that bring innovation to life. From a foundation in biology and clinical research to leadership roles across Europe, she has consistently sought opportunities to create meaningful impact.…

Switzerland As global science faces mounting complexity, the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) stands out as a model of long-term vision, technical excellence, and interdisciplinary ambition. Director Christian Rüegg discusses how PSI is advancing the frontiers of oncology, neuroscience, energy, and AI – developing radiopharmaceuticals and imaging entire neural networks, to enabling…

USA Having terminated dozens of HIV-related research grants, the Trump administration’s assault on the field continues. In a major blow to the decades-long search for a vaccine, the US federal government has pulled the plug on the HIV vaccine programme run by the US National Institute of Health (NIH) –the world’s…

China 2024 marks a moment of inflection for Harbour BioMed, as the company collect the rewards of a strong global execution. In this interview, Dr Jingsong Wang reflects on the strategic, scientific, and operational advances shaping the company’s trajectory. With its proprietary HCAb platform at the core, Harbour BioMed is extending…

Switzerland The transformation of CEVA Logistics’ healthcare strategy – led by industry veteran Eric ten Kate – is unfolding with quiet precision and sharp focus. As part of the CMA CGM Group and with a mandate rooted in operational excellence, digital intelligence, and regional depth, CEVA is redefining its position in…

Denmark Flemming Sonne, CEO of Amgros, Denmark’s central pharmaceutical procurement organization for hospital medicines, outlines the organisation’s evolving role in ensuring affordable and sustainable access to medicines. In this interview, Sonne discusses Denmark’s forward-thinking approach to supply chain resilience, the integration of ATMPs and innovative access models, and the increasing convergence…