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China While China may be grappling with an economic slowdown and escalating geopolitical tensions, it remains the world’s second largest pharma market and a country that boasts an extraordinarily dynamic life sciences ecosystem. Eased restrictions on foreign investment have made it even more attractive for international pharma while China’s native innovators…

Japan A summary of some of the biggest stories coming out of Japan’s pharma industry, including Teva’s divestment of joint venture Teva-Takeda; GE HealthCare’s takeover of Nihon Medi-Physics; Takeda’s blood cancer anemia drug licensing deal with Keros, and Astellas’ new cell therapy research site in Japan.   Pharma firm Teva to…

Switzerland Industry stakeholders are raising the alarm about access to innovative medicines in Switzerland. Do delays in market access compared to other countries in Europe not only threaten the health of patients in Switzerland, but the country’s status as a global biopharmaceutical R&D hub?   Major Challenges As outlined elsewhere in…

Switzerland Switzerland is the 22nd biggest country in Europe in terms of population yet plays host to a full 20 percent of the continent’s life science companies, with over 1,000 operational firms. Over 0.5 percent of the entire Swiss population (48,000 out of 8.8 million) work in the life sciences, 67…

Saudi Arabia This interview explores Bayer’s strategic initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting its commitment to innovation, local talent development, and sustainability. Over the next few years, Bayer aims to enhance accessibility to groundbreaking healthcare solutions while deepening relationships with local and international stakeholders. As Hugo Hagen,…

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 Fabrice Véricel and Geoffrey Folie explore UCB’s strategic growth, highlighting its European sites in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium and Bulle, Switzerland and their roles in global pharmaceutical production. Key topics include the transition to biologics, embracing AI for process optimization, and sustainability initiatives.   Biomanufacturing thrives on complexity and collaboration, offering intellectual…

Switzerland Giuseppe Grossi, General Manager of Daiichi Sankyo Switzerland, delves into the company’s strategic growth in cardiovascular and oncology, its commitment to innovation, and its dedication to making a meaningful impact in the Swiss healthcare landscape. Grossi highlights the importance of talent development, adaptability, and a focus on both local and…

Spain A roundup of some of the top stories coming out of Spain’s life sciences sector, including Brookfield’s ongoing interest in Grifols; Rovi’s change of heart about selling its CDMO business; Reig Jofre’s partnership with startup DyCare for an AI-powered digital rehabilitation platform; Almirall’s European filing for its triazole antifungal compound;…

Pharma Legal Handbook   What are the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over drugs, biologicals, and medical devices in your country? In Thailand, drugs, biologics, and medical devices are regulated by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA), under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). More precisely, the Drug Division…

Pharma Legal Handbook Are clinical trials required to be conducted locally as a condition (stated or implicit) for marketing approval? No, the clinical trial does not need to be conducted locally in order to obtain marketing approval. The Thai FDA only requests that clinical data be arranged in either the format of Part…

Pharma Legal Handbook What is the authorization process for the marketing of new drugs, biologics, medical devices, over-the-counter medications, and other medicinal products? Pharmaceutical Products The authorization processes for the marketing of new drugs, biologics, over-the-counter medications, and other medicinal products are the same. Companies and individuals that wish to place a drug…