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Ireland In the latest chapter of the trade disputes launched by Donald Trump, the US president has accused Ireland of “stealing” pharma tax revenue. The country’s low corporate tax rates have attracted American heavyweights like Pfizer and Eli Lilly in recent years, but could changes to tax policy and trade tariffs…

China A summary of some of the latest news from China’s pharma industry, including AbbVie’s blood cancer licensing option with Simcere; Lonza’s China manufacturing expansion; Merck’s obesity deal with Hansoh Pharma; Candid Therapeutics’ T-cell engager agreement with WuXi Biologics, and the DLL3-targeted antibody parternship between Innovent Biologics and Roche. AbbVie secures…

China A roundup of some of the biggest stories coming out of China’s pharma industry, including the new drugs added to the country’s national health insurance with AstraZeneca’s breast cancer blockbuster, Enhertu, among them; the launch of Novo’s Wegovy in China; Eli Lilly’s obesity partnership with Hong Kong-listed Laekna; Merck’s cancer…

Switzerland Switzerland is widely praised for its excellent universal healthcare system and strong pharma sector. Seen as a bastion of efficiency and innovation, the country is nonetheless falling behind its European counterparts when it comes to healthcare digitalisation. Recent PharmaBoardroom interviewees weigh in on the country’s digital lag, its electronic patient…

Mexico Jorge Luis Caridad, managing director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Mexico, explores his 18-year journey within the company, emphasizing his alignment with J&J’s values and its mission to transform global health. Caridad discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the Mexican market, the company’s commitment to advancing innovation in…

Hong Kong Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine veteran and general manager of the company’s Hong Kong & Macau affiliate SunKeun Huh explains J&J Hong Kong’s strong position in schizophrenia and its significant oncology milestones, comments on the affiliate’s push to enhance clinical trials in alignment with mainland China, local talent development and the…

China Chinese player Legend Biotech reached a new turning point last month when its Johnson & Johnson-partnered Carvykti became the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy to be approved by the FDA for second-line treatment of multiple myeloma. From its original roots in China to its first FDA approval in 2022, the…

Turkey A roundup of the biggest pharma and healthcare stories from Turkey including the investigation of 19 pharma companies by the country’s competition watchdog; Gen Pharma Caucasus Manufacturing’s new plant in Azerbaijan; drug shortages resulting from a newly adopted currency-indexed medication supply system, and the surge in upper respiratory tract infections…

Portugal Portugal boasts a well-developed universal healthcare system and saw healthcare spending increase by 6.2 percent annually between 2016 and 2021, according to the OECD. However, the representatives of innovative medicines manufacturers embedded in the country are keen to point out that access to the latest drugs remains a big issue…

Portugal Speaking to PharmaBoardroom as Janseen is rebranding as Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, managing director for Portugal, Filipa Mota e Costa, discusses the affiliate’s expanded local footprint and its ranking as the number one pharmaceutical company in the country. She also explains Portugal’s market access progress, including the consolidation of…

Singapore The latest pharma news from Singapore, including J&J Innovation’s continued investment in Singapore; Evotec’s new Singaporean venture, 65LAB; BeiGene’s cancer drug approval in the country; Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of local biotech KBP Biosciences’ late-stage investigational hypertension drug, and Crown Bioscience/JSR Life Sciences’ new manufacturing facility.   Johnson & Johnson Innovation…

Global Smart manufacturing has become a key component of today’s industrial evolution and unlocked unprecedented efficiencies and quality enhancements. Smart Manufacturing expert Eric Whitley outlines the specific benefits of smart manufacturing for the pharmaceutical industry, illustrating these benefits with industry case studies.   Smart manufacturing has entered the world of modern…