Tagged with Partnerships

Taiwan Promoted to General Manager of Moderna Taiwan in 2024, Wenchi Liu brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience spanning commercial strategy and operations. Since joining Moderna in 2023, she has helped position Taiwan as a priority market within the company’s Asia-Pacific region. In this interview, she discusses the rollout…

USA Matt Heck, founder and CEO of Sentynl Therapeutics, outlines the company’s acquisition-led rare disease strategy following its integration into Zydus Group in 2017. He discusses building a focused portfolio of life-extending paediatric therapies, leveraging orphan drug incentives, prioritising early diagnosis, expanding internationally, and partnering closely with patient foundations to maximise…

MEA As healthcare systems across the GCC accelerate their focus on innovation, access, and advanced therapies, Novartis is positioning the region at the centre of its long-term strategy. Mohamed Ezz Eldin shares how global priorities are translated into local execution, from rare disease care and genomics to clinical research and innovative…

China Cancer drug development has produced an abundance of therapies, yet outcomes in solid tumours remain constrained by resistance and relapse. In this interview, Zaiqi Wang, Chairman and CEO of InxMed, explains why the company starts from tumour defence biology rather than individual targets, and how this perspective informs its combination…

USA John Hess, Senior Vice President, Americas at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, reflects on his career journey and the evolution of Chiesi’s dedicated rare disease organisation. In this interview, he discusses the strategic rationale behind establishing Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, the critical role of the US within the global strategy, and…

MEA As global pharmaceutical strategies continue to shift, Ali Sleiman reflects on how Genesys Pharmaceuticals is being built as a disciplined execution platform for the Middle East and Africa. The interview explores how distributor-led models, portfolio selectivity, and strong infrastructure shape access to innovation, including in rare diseases, against an increasingly…

LatAm Dirk van Niekerk, President and CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim South America, identifies Latin America as a pivotal growth engine. Focusing on cardio, renal, metabolic and oncology pillars, the firm is navigating patent gaps through innovative stroke care networks and advanced data analytics, while championing regional talent and sustainable healthcare delivery.…

France Denmark and France are intensifying their cooperation in life sciences at a time when resilience, innovation and industrial capacity have become strategic priorities for Europe. In this interview, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, Denmark’s Ambassador to France, reflects on how complementary strengths in research, digital health and public-private collaboration are shaping a…

USA North Carolina has become a focal point for the next phase of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is placing a significant bet on that momentum. Laurie Braxton discusses how the combination of large-scale capacity, experienced talent, and a tightly integrated site network is shaping a long-term manufacturing platform designed for…

LatAm Carlos Abelleyra leads Medix, a 70-year-old Mexican pharmaceutical company undergoing a major strategic transformation. Since 2024, he has diversified the firm beyond its historical obesity focus, establishing divisions in vitamins, gastrointestinal products, and women’s health. With a landmark Biocon licensing deal for GLP-1 therapies and plans to launch 30 new…

UAE Adeeb Al Attar leads Genpharm at a point where rare and advanced therapies in the Middle East face a more exacting test. Scale and ambition are no longer enough. What matters now is execution, credibility, and the ability to move innovation through complex healthcare systems without losing focus. In this…

France Kyowa Kirin’s new head for France and Benelux steps into the role at a time when rare diseases, regulatory expectations and scientific modalities are all shifting at speed. In this interview, Aurelie-Anne Chausse reflects on the recent strategic transition toward a fully rare-disease-focused organisation, the growing pressure to identify patients…