Tagged with strategy

Brazil Haig Yeghiaian, country manager of LEO Pharma Brazil, details his strategic mission and objectives since he took over the helm of the affiliate in November 2016 as well as the key opportunities and structural rooms for improvement he identifies within the promising Brazilian dermatology area, before highlighting how he wants…

Austria Bernd Grabner, board member of Jacoby GM pharma, a leading Austrian wholesaler, provides an in-depth look into the historical merger of family owned Jacoby, GM pharma and Kӧgl Pharma as well as the moves being made to bolster a vertically integrated business model. Furthermore, he gives an overview of the…

Austria Barbara Fritsche-Surchat, general manager of Servier Austria, a leading innovative French company looking to bolster its global oncology presence, provides an in-depth analysis of the balancing act between pricing and market access in the Austrian healthcare system as well as how the company’s global oncology vision has influenced Austrian operations.…

Bulgaria Dr. Atanas Atanasov, country manager at Angelini Bulgaria, explains the affiliate’s growth to become a top ten player in the Bulgarian industry and highlights the leadership position of its portfolio in each category based on a long-term promotion strategy and value-based quality. Angelini started its internationalisation process ten years ago,…

Austria Rudolf Wessely, CEO and founder of Gynial, the Austrian leader in oral contraceptives, elaborates on the company’s incredibly fast market penetration since 2007 and explains his expertise in the contraceptive field. Furthermore, he discusses the importance of open communication with gynaecologists and Gynial’s unique product philosophy as well as the…

Canada Dr. Jeremy B. Desai, CEO & President of Apotex, the Canadian international generics powerhouse, discusses his mandate in 2014 to take the company global, the challenges and opportunities of increasing convergence between the generics, branded and biosimilars sectors globally, and the main growth engines for Apotex looking forward. Jeremy, you…

Bulgaria Aurélien Breton, general manager at Servier Bulgaria, explains how the affiliate has performed under his tenure and highlights the importance of combining the right portfolio with a top-notch team to successfully navigate the business environment in Bulgaria.  This is your second country management position after Slovenia, and you arrived in…

Canada Alok Kanti, president and CEO of Bayer Canada, draws upon his 27 years of international experience with Bayer to discuss the strategic significance of the Canadian affiliate to Bayer’s global operations, the challenges and opportunities he sees for industry-government collaboration, and the need for the country to promote a more…

Canada Jonathan Ross Goodman, founder and CEO of Knight Therapeutics Inc., discusses the unique backstory behind the founding of the company, coming on the heels of the sale of Paladin Labs Inc., his previous company, for CAD 3.2 billion, the cycling accident that left him brain-damaged but more committed than ever…

Colombia Sandra Ramirez, General Manager of Bristol-Myers Squibb Colombia & Mexico, reveals valuable insights into the long-standing presence of BMS in Colombia, marked by a continuous dedication to increase access to medicine, the gradual development of their immuno-oncology pipeline and the creation of an inclusive culture formed by satisfied employees. Ms.…

Colombia David Leclercq, general manager of Mundipharma Colombia, reveals his passion for both the Colombian affiliate and the welfare of the Colombian people and gives insight into operating a new pharmaceutical outfit in a highly transformative healthcare environment. You were appointed General Manager in Colombia back in 2014; what have been…

Colombia Rocío Mendez, country manager at bioMérieux Colombia, speaks about the many talents that make up the Colombian affiliate and explains how the company brings life-saving and innovative solutions to a thriving Colombian healthcare sector. This is your first time as a country manager. Why did the global management board think…