Interview: Miguel Lopes da Cunha, CEO, Fapomed, Portugal
“We were, of course, impacted by the price cuts and we were pushed harder towards regaining the market quota and finding more business,” Miguel Lopes da Cunha says of Fapomed…
Operating in the medical devices industry since 1986, Fapomed is dedicated to the production of microbial barriers on non-woven fabric, being expert in gowns, drapes and customized sets for surgical procedures (CPT’s). Has been involved in the fields of Research & Development, Quality and Production Management in close complicity with customers and strategic suppliers in various countries of Europe and Africa as well as in the USA. Due to the trust that has been able to achieve over 28 years of experience, Fapomed is proud to say that it is “in the right place when life is at risk”.
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Hanns-Christian Mahler, founder and CEO of Swiss-based CDMO ten23 health, outlines his vision for a next-generation contract development and manufacturing organisation. With a career spanning Merck, Roche, and Lonza, he…
Dr. Rodrigues Mota brings two decades of leadership experience within ANVISA, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Authority, where he has held multiple senior positions and now serves as a key architect…
Fabien Riolet leads Polepharma, France’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing network, driving industrial sovereignty and innovation across 460 member companies. Under his leadership, it has evolved into a strategic hub for manufacturing…
FarmaMondo’s evolution over the past eight years is a compelling case study in what it takes to bring life-saving innovation to the world’s most overlooked patients, not through philanthropy but…
Prof. Andrea Alimonti, Director of the Institute of Oncology Research in Bellinzona, a leading Swiss centre focused on translational cancer research, shares his international journey from Rome to New York…
The latest stories from healthcare and the life sciences in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (BeNeLux). UCB is considering a USD five billion investment in the US to avoid President…
Kasper Møller, Chief Technical Officer and General Manager of AGC Biologics Denmark, shares insights into the company’s strategic priorities and the role of its Copenhagen facility in AGC Biologics’ global…
As Denmark launches its ambitious Life Science Strategy 2030, the Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA), long held as the embodiment of European regulatory excellence, is fine-tuning its priorities. New director Nils…
As kidney disease places mounting pressure on global healthcare systems, innovation in dialysis becomes all the more critical, especially for patients receiving therapy at home. Enter Vivatum: a Swiss-Swedish medtech…
Omar Muñiz, President of Share Tech, discusses the company’s remarkable growth over the past two decades and its strategic diversification beyond the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He highlights the…
From her beginnings as an operating room nurse to her current role as Head of Varian EMEA, Virve Sarja has shaped a career grounded in purpose and driven by innovation.…
Virginie Beaumeunier, head of France’s CEPS, brings deep expertise in competition law and economic regulation to pharmaceutical pricing. Her background—including roles at the Finance Inspectorate and Competition Authority—shapes her approach…
Spending almost 30 years working for a single company is almost unheard of in today’s life science industry, where executives chop and change between firms with bewildering frequency. However,…
Thomas Bohn has led the Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa) investment agency for over a decade, shaping Switzerland’s strategy to attract global life sciences firms. He focuses on quality over…
With over 80,000 people directly and indirectly employed in Puerto Rico’s biosciences sector, the island relies heavily on a skilled and stable workforce to maintain its competitive edge. But it…
As Denmark positions itself as a rising force in global life sciences, the BioInnovation Institute (BII) stands at the centre of this momentum, bridging world-class academic research with entrepreneurial ambition.…
Globally some 1.8 million children and young people (CYP) live with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) prevalence of the disease is on the rise. In…
At the helm of Medtronic’s operations in the Middle East, Khalil Jamaleddine brings over three decades of experience to a region undergoing profound healthcare transformation. From building the company’s early…
Hong Kong has a burgeoning status within Greater China as an advanced therapy hub. The Special Administrative Region boasts clinical trial expertise, internationally aligned regulation, a lack of price caps,…
Neuroscience is once again at the forefront of medical innovation, and Lundbeck is seizing the moment to redefine its future. In this wide-ranging conversation, President & CEO Charl van Zyl…
Lenny Shallcross, Executive Director of the World Dementia Council, reflects on the evolving global response to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia; from the slow but significant rollout of disease-modifying treatments to…
As the global spotlight turns toward healthcare resilience and equitable access, Puerto Rico emerges as a critical yet often overlooked player. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, President of the Puerto Rico…
Pharma and biotech companies are doubling down on innovation and, often, outsourcing just about everything else. That shift has turned contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) into critical partners, not…
MSD’s Leonardo Semprun, writing in the June 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, reflects on some of the key lessons from the Latin America Town Hall at DIA Europe…
Jesus Manuel Laboy, President at VIBRA Inc., a company that provides predictive maintenance and reliability engineering services for industries across the Americas, shares the company’s evolution from its origins in…
The latest from UK pharma, including teething troubles and industry pushback for the country’s new life sciences strategy; Sanofi snapping up UK vaccines outfit Vicebio for USD 1.6 billion; and…
As neuroscience reclaims a place at the top table of pharmaceutical innovation, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is quietly reshaping its presence in the field. Spearheaded by its Neuroscience Thematic Research…
Jakob Nielsen, CEO of Healthcare Denmark, discusses how Denmark has strengthened its role in global health diplomacy and life sciences since 2021. Nielsen highlights the country’s focus on strategic international…
Bairbre Hickie, General Manager at Takeda, discusses the company’s strategic priorities in Switzerland, focusing on its commitment to bringing innovative treatments to patients and its role in advancing the life…
Marie Leblanc brings a distinctive combination of scientific rigor and commercial acumen to her role as Executive Vice President of Life Sciences at Biosynth, drawing from an 18-year tenure at…
Christian Houborg, General Manager and Senior Vice President of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark, shares how the Hillerød site has evolved from a legacy facility into a cornerstone of the company’s global…
Five decades since its founding, Helsinn has recently undergone one of the most consequential transformations in its history. Executive Chairman Riccardo Braglia and Group CEO Melanie Rolli reflect on a…
As Denmark sets its sights on becoming a global leader in life sciences by 2030, Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs, outlines the strategic pillars of the…
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…
Writing in ISPOR’s Value and Outcomes Spotlight magazine, Beth Fand Incollingo looks at why health economics and outcomes research may hold the key to solving some of healthcare’s most entrenched…
Manuel Guzman, President of CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, outlines the organization’s vital role in scientific knowledge management and its commitment to accelerating breakthroughs in biomedical research.…
Michael Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of Xellia, brings over 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience to his leadership role at the Danish API manufacturer. Under his leadership since October 2023,…
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…
Michael Hogue, CEO of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), shares his vision for the future of the pharmacy profession and its evolving role in healthcare. He discusses the strategic priorities…
Umberto Donato, president of DDD Group, a construction firm specialising in complex sectors including pharma, reflects on the company’s growth over the past decade and the role of infrastructure and…
A selection of top stories coming out of the Middle East and Africa’s pharma sector: Egypt’s Gypto Pharma partners with US drugmaker Dawa to expand the local production of medicines;…
Susan Davenport, chief economic development officer at Opportunity Austin, outlines an ambitious vision for Central Texas as a rising force in the life sciences sector. Drawing on over 20 years…
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…
Mads Stoustrup, co-founder and CEO of Azento Health, shares his journey from 22 years at Novo Nordisk to launching a science-driven startup focused on supporting patients undergoing GLP-1 treatment for…
Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceuticals market grew an impressive 9.1 percent in 2024 underscoring its position as the regional heavyweight, and projecting a sales value of around USD 11.6 billion, which constitutes…
As global powers race to secure health sovereignty and industrial resilience, France stands at a crossroads. With rising regulatory asymmetries, fierce international competition, and mounting fiscal pressure on its pharmaceutical…
Rolando Torres, Chief Operations Officer for CooperVision, a division of global medical device company CooperCompanies, discussed the significant growth and investment CooperVision has experienced in Puerto Rico since 2019, including…
Yolanda Lassalle, founder and CEO of LaSalle Group, shares how she built a global consulting firm rooted in operational excellence, people development, and innovation. Speaking from Puerto Rico, Lassalle reflects…
Marking 160 years of uninterrupted evolution, Max Zeller stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity in plant-based healthcare. CEO Georg Boonen reflects on the company’s continued role in shaping…
From operating theatres to national policy forums, Mads Koch Hansen has spent his career at the intersection of clinical care and healthcare innovation. Now leading Denmark’s medtech industry association, Medicoindustrien,…
Julien Ettersperger, appointed in November 2023 as the first internal leader of Medicen, is steering the agency through a strategic transformation to establish Île-de-France as Europe’s leading health innovation hub.…
Radioligand therapy (RLT), a specialized type of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) that targets markers on tumor cells, is becoming a cancer treatment game changer. With a first FDA approval for Novartis’…
Switzerland has long been recognised as a centre of scientific excellence, and in the field of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), it is quickly becoming a regulatory trailblazer. In this…
Argentina’s pharmaceutical industry combines a robust domestic manufacturing base with growing international reach and regulatory credibility. In this interview, Mauricio Claverí, Chief Economist at CILFA, explores how local companies are…
Charles Stacey, President and CEO of Cerecin, discusses the company’s strategic direction and partnerships as it advances its Alzheimer’s treatment into Phase 3 trials. He highlights the importance of collaboration…
Alexander Salzmann with nearly a decade at Sandoz, reflects on the company’s transition from a Novartis division to an independent, Swiss-listed entity. In this interview, Salzmann discusses the challenges and…
Luc Henry, co-founder and CEO of Limula, speaks about the challenges and opportunities in the field of cell and gene therapy. A chemist by training, Henry’s path from molecular sciences…
Nasri Nahas, CEO of Biopôle, shares his vision for one of Europe’s leading life sciences innovation parks and its evolving role within the national and international healthcare ecosystem. In this…
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…
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) operates in the critical niche of translational research, attempting to bridge the “Valley of Death” between discovery and commercialisation using a venture philanthropy model…
Hans Schambye brings decades of experience across academia, biotech start-ups, and industry leadership. Now CEO of Galecto – which develops small molecules for the treatment of cancer and severe liver…
Philip Scheltens, Professor of Neurology and Partner and Head of the EQT Life Sciences Dementia Fund, reflects on the journey from founding the world’s first dedicated neurodegeneration investment fund to…
The EU’s Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR), which kicked off in January 2025, has launched joint clinical assessments (JCAs) for oncology and advanced therapies; yet six months in, implementation remains…
Vanessa Vega Saenz discusses Denmark’s strategic approach to attracting foreign investments in life sciences, highlighting the country’s strengths in clinical trials, production, and health data access. Supported by a robust…
A roundup of the biggest pharma news from Spain, including Grifols’ comeback after a turbulent 2024 when the company lost 30 percent of its market value; Almirall’s revenue and value…
Mexico has a long history of public healthcare reforms that have fluctuated along with the changing tides of the country’s government. The latest is an ambitious plan for the Institute…
At PMC, reinvention isn’t just a strategy—it’s our commitment to staying relevant, connected, and impactful in the lives of patients, professionals, and communities we serve. Ivelisse Casillas, founder of…
Matthew Brabazon, General Manager of EMEA at SFI Health, a global natural healthcare company, discusses the company’s shift towards branded products and its focus on clinically supported products in the…
After a globe-trotting career that led him to diverse global affiliates, the long-term Takeda executive Rodrigo Rodriguez is going full circle. Returning to where he began his career at the…
Jorge Santos da Silva is the CEO and Co-founder of MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, a Swiss biotech company known for its bold approach to drug development. With a background in neuroscience, a…
Some of the top recent stories out of Latin America’s dynamic pharmaceutical and healthcare market. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced new investments from four leading Mexican pharmas totalling USD…
Once a quiet legacy player in dermatology, LEO Pharma is re-emerging with renewed focus and ambition under CEO Christophe Bourdon. With global leadership experience at Amgen and Alexion, Bourdon is…
Catherine Pickering, CEO of iOnctura, explains how her agile Swiss biotech is pioneering precision small-molecule therapies to overcome tumour resistance, with a focus on lead asset – roginolisib and a…
From regenerating damaged muscles to rewriting the cell manufacturing playbook, Switzerland’s next wave of biotech innovators is turning regenerative medicine into a precision science. Once considered futuristic, technologies like autologous…
With increased average disposable income in Saudi Arabia eliciting more sedentary lifestyles and less healthy dietary choices, more than 68 percent of all mortality in the Kingdom is nowadays attributed…
After February’s snap election that brought Friedrich Merz to power, a coalition between his conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the centre-left SPD has outlined an agreement this month that will serve…
Glorimar Torres, with over 33 years in the pharmaceutical industry, has had a diverse career, starting as a sales representative in Puerto Rico and progressing through key roles at companies…
Lora Fleifel, Director of Global Value Access & Pricing Operations Europe for Oncology at Merck, dissects the promise and pitfalls of the new EU Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA). The JCA…
Riad Sherif, CEO of Oculis, leads strategic innovation in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. With over 25 years of global experience, he has built a highly differentiated late-stage pipeline focused on addressing…
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…
Since stepping into the role of Chair of the Danish Medicines Council in early 2025, Birgitte Klindt Poulsen has been navigating the delicate balance between accelerating patient access to innovation…
The latest stories from healthcare and the life sciences in the US. Vinay Prasad is reinstated as head of the FDA’s CBER following a brief resignation; HHS fires Gray Delany…
Ye Liu, CEO and cofounder of OcuMension Therapeutics, speaks about the challenges and triumphs of running one of China’s most ambitious ophthalmology-focused biopharmaceutical companies. Launched with USD 5 million and…
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…
Once a traditional Swiss pharmaceutical wholesaler, Unipharma has undergone a profound transformation into a globally oriented, strategy-driven partner for hospitals, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies. Under the leadership of CEO Simone…
Etienne Tichit has dedicated over five years to steering Novo Nordisk France through a transformative period of unprecedented growth and strategic realignment. His tenure has been marked by bold industrial…
Antoine Geissbühler wears many hats—physician, academic, innovator, and institutional leader—and is at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine…
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…
A summary of some of the top stories coming out of Germany’s biopharma industry, including Bayer’s EMA win for its Eylea eye therapy; the oncology deal Merck KGaA has cut…
A roundup of some ot the biggest stories coming out of China’s biopharma industry: Chinese pharma shifts to local reagent suppliers; WuXi Biologics launches new stable cell line platform; Fosun…
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