Interview with Ali Akyildiz, General Manager, IMS Health Turkey
Before we start with the interview I noticed that previously you were in charge of other regions aside from turkey. Is that still the case? If not why did IMS…
IMS started to operate in Turkey through some other local companies in the late 60s. The first report was published in 1968. Since the inception of the local entity in 1990, it has grown significantly serving both local and multinational clients by providing information, technology solutions and professional services including consulting. Our information panel covers over 99% of the market in terms of pharmaceutical sales data and accepted as a gold standard in the industry. Our consulting team consists of 20 professional consultants and acting as a hub for Middle East to support our clients in solving their problems in portfolio strategy, market entry, mergers & acquisitions and commercial effectiveness.
Currently, IMS Turkey is serving more than 150 clients in these areas with about 140 professionals with our recent Cegedim acquisition.
Contact Details
Gazeteciler Mahallesi
Yazarlar Sokak – No. 8, 34394 Esentepe – Sisli
Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: +90 212 355 57 00
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