Mexico In her latest strategy to tackle Mexico’s persistent medicine shortages – a struggle inherited from predecessor López Obrador – President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree that seeks to attract foreign biopharma investment. By promising international companies a better chance at winning government tenders, Sheinbaum hopes to increase domestic manufacturing,…
Puerto Rico Mary Carmen Zapata brings over 30 years of experience at PREPA into her historic role as the organisation’s first female CEO. Since taking office in January 2025, her top priority has been stabilising Puerto Rico’s strained electrical system by coordinating efforts between the public sector and private operators like LUMA and…
Denmark Maja Kramp, General Manager at Ferring Nordics, discusses the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation in reproductive medicine and the pivotal role of the Nordic region in Ferring’s global strategy. She highlights the region’s strong life sciences ecosystem, Denmark’s leadership in global R&D, and the company’s values of collaboration, care, and…
Puerto Rico Carlos Ceinos, President & Co-Founder of Principia, leads a Puerto Rico-based consulting firm focused on automation, MES, project management, and validation for the biopharmaceutical industry. Since 2019, the company has doubled in size and expanded into the U.S. and Canada, driven by expertise, trust, and flexibility. Now entering a management…
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…
Global Writing in the April 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, Christopher Morrison and Richard Xie of RA Capital Management L.P., introduce the recently published cost-effectiveness analyses methodology which incorporates key value elements and drivers that are omitted or incompletely captured in traditional clinical outcome assessments. Accelerating scientific discoveries…
Switzerland SkyCell is at the forefront of a fundamental shift in pharmaceutical logistics, where AI, real-time monitoring, and sustainability are no longer optional but essential. As pharmaceutical supply chains grow more complex, the need for precision, resilience, and carbon-conscious innovation has never been greater. With AI-driven optimization redefining efficiency and risk…
Puerto Rico The industry’s growing reliance on outsourcing and flexible service models means that the consulting business, including ours, will continue to thrive. There is a strong market demand for specialised support, and as companies look to streamline operations, services like ours are well-positioned to meet that need. ProQuality Network, founded by…
Puerto Rico Añasco-based Techno Plastics Industries (TPI) is a Puerto Rican firm specializing in injection molding, producing high-quality plastic parts for industries like medical devices, electronics, and aerospace. Recently appointed General Manager, Jorge L. Cabrera Lázaro discusses the company’s priorities, technological advancements, and its vision for the future while sharing insights into…
LatAm A roundup of some of the biggest stories coming out of Latin American pharma and healthcare, including Mexico’s move to speed up the drug review process; Sanfer’s acquisition of Columbia’s Laboratorio Vitalis; Pfizer’s joint vaccine effort with PAHO and Argentinian drugmaker Sinergium Biotech, and the epilspsy joint venture between SK Biopharmaceuticals…
Saudi Arabia Majid Al Fayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), discusses the hospital’s transformation into a world-class medical and research institution, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He shares insights into KFSHRC’s pioneering efforts in oncology, transplantation, genetics, and cutting-edge medical technology, as well as its role…
USA The US pharmaceutical industry is scrambling to align with President Donald Trump’s policy agenda, but may not get all it wishes for… In its first few weeks in power, the emboldened second Trump administration has enacted a scattergun set of executive orders, covering everything from swingeing cuts to the…
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