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Switzerland Ryad Dahmani is a leading figure in healthcare technology, driving innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and assistive healthcare solutions. As the founder of ColdChain Vision and Body Health Technologies, he demonstrates strategic agility in seizing emerging market opportunities. His ventures blend regulatory precision with cutting-edge product development, meeting real…

China 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 and Expedition Therapeutics ink respiratory licensing deal, and GSK lands USD 500 million 12-drug agreement with Hengrui Pharma.   China…

China Dr Ben Zhao, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Haichang Biotechnology (HCBio, Haichang), represents a new paradigm in pharmaceutical innovation, bridging regulatory expertise with entrepreneurial vision. Having transitioned from a distinguished career at the FDA to establishing one of the most promising lipid nanoparticle delivery platforms in the industry, he…

Puerto Rico Despite being a small island in the Caribbean, measuring just 100 by 35 miles, Puerto Rico has long punched above its weight as an industrial powerhouse. Already a leading producer of everything from blockbuster medicines to high-tech medical devices, how has it got to this point and what comes next?…

Puerto Rico The largest pharmaceutical hub in the Americas, Puerto Rico currently exports to 120 countries, accounting for nearly USD 53 billion in weekly biopharma shipments. Remarkably, this small Caribbean island out-exports all individual US states, shipping out over twice as much as second-placed Indiana. The life sciences industry is central to this…

France Thomas Courbe, Director General for Enterprise at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, has led France’s industrial transformation since 2019. He oversees, within the EURO 54 billion France 2030 plan, reforms in manufacturing, decarbonisation, and digital innovation. Under his leadership, France has become a top destination for foreign investment,…

Global Writing in the July 2025 edition of DIA Global Forum, Samantha Holmes, Fiona Adshead, and Keith Moore of the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition explore how cross-sector partnerships are advancing environmental sustainability in healthcare. They highlight real-world examples—from GSK’s Carbon Neutral Lab to the SMI Health Systems Task Force; showing how collaboration…

Switzerland Doetsch Grether may be 126 years old, but it is anything but traditional. With a portfolio that spans pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and retail – an uncommon mix for a company of its size – the Swiss firm is doubling down on focused expansion, values-driven culture, and long-term partnerships. For Wannhoff,…

Europe As China and the US attract an increasing share of commercial clinical trials, Europe is fighting to reclaim its spot as a global research leader. While Europe has world-class hospitals and experienced regulators, it has struggled with a complicated and fragmented approval system that has pushed trial sponsors elsewhere. To…

Spain 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 viruses, and personalised brain organoids. Under his leadership, the foundation has doubled its research capacity and become a key player…

Denmark Christof Bischoff, Country Director of AstraZeneca Denmark, draws on over two decades of international and national experience to navigate one of Europe’s most advanced yet complex healthcare environments. In this interview, he reflects on the affiliate’s evolution from a traditional commercial operation to a system-oriented partner driving innovation across clinical…

China 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 research deal with CSPC Pharmaceuticals, and the FDA blocks clinical trials that export American’s cells to China. Sciwind’s GLP‑1 data…