Pharma Faces / Mattias Perjos, Getinge
With over 110 years of existence, Getinge is a true Swedish success story. Born as a manufacturer of agricultural…
EUROPE
CEE / Four Companies to Know in Hungary
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the pillars of the Hungarian economy and has been identified as a key growth…
Top 5 Pharma Companies in Germany Ranking
The top five pharma companies in Germany ranked by national sales in USD billions. Bayer is way out in front with…
R&D / Progress & Potential in Hungary
Investments in research and development are on the rise in Hungary, backed up by government initiatives, but the…
Czech Drug Shortages / Both Local & International Solutions Needed
Medicine shortages are a European-wide issue. In 2016, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of…
AMR / France: Becoming a European Vaccination Leader?
France is home to the highest rates of vaccine mistrust in Europe, with a third of French people disagreeing that…
France Pharma Snapshot 2019
A snapshot of the latest data on the French pharmaceutical industry from industry association LEEM, including…
Talent / Romania Country Managers: Where are they Now?
PharmaBoardroom takes a look at the careers of five pharma executives who we spoke to as Romania country managers…
Report / New Sweden Pharma Report December 2019 Out Now
Belying its small size, the Nordic nation of Sweden punches well above its weight in scientific innovation. Despite…
In Conversation
Interview: RJ Lasek – General Manager, Takeda Portugal
RJ Lasek took on his first country lead position in Portugal in 2016 and has successfully reshaped the affiliate to match global operations, forecasting 40 percent growth for 2018. In this interview, he sheds light on how to excel in the challenging pharmaceutical landscape–particularly with reimbursement restrictions and what characterizes the Iberian Peninsula as a unique destination for understanding European…
Latest Reports
Focus on Sweden
New Sweden Pharma Report December 2019 Out Now
Belying its small size, the Nordic nation of Sweden punches well above its…
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Focus on Switzerland
Outsourced Manufacturing: A Swiss Specialty
Unknown to some, Switzerland meanwhile remains both influential and relevant in…
Switzerland: Fresh Tactics in the War on Cancer
With cancer now causing one in eight deaths globally and, in Europe, even…
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Focus on Spain
New Spain Pharma Report September 2019 Out Now
Building on the topics covered in our March 2019 report, the latest edition of…
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Spain: Playing to a Different Beat
Though still one of the younger and lesser-known outfits inhabiting the European…
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Focus on France
France: Becoming a European Vaccination Leader?
France is home to the highest rates of vaccine mistrust in Europe, with a third…
France: AI & The Quest for Life Sciences 4.0
With Minister of the Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, emphasizing the…
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Legal Q&As
Traditional Medicines and OTC Products: Portugal
Want to know more about traditional medicines and OTC products in Portugal? Read on! Prepared in association…
Traditional Medicines and OTC Products: Ukraine
A brief overview of the situation regarding traditional medicines and OTC products in Ukraine. Prepared in…
Traditional Medicines and OTC Products: Italy
The ins and outs of traditional medicines and OTC products in Italy. Prepared in association with DLA Piper, a…
NEW France Pharma Report Out Now!
France is rediscovering its mojo. After a period of relative stagnation, the country’s highly strategic USD 65…
Medical Use of Cannabis in Portugal: Current Status and Perspectives
Lawyer Joana Silveira Botelho provides regular legal assistance to pharmaceutical companies and other entities of…
Swiss Mid-Caps and Minnows: At the Vanguard of Creativity
In view of the manifold hurdles encountered when attempting to raise capital, Switzerland’s medium capitalized…
Talent / 5 Women to Know in CEE Pharma
Here we highlight five of the most important women working in healthcare and the life sciences in Central &…
Profile / CBD Pioneers GW Pharmaceuticals
Founded in 1998, GW Pharmaceuticals is a British biopharmaceutical company, best known for being the only company…
Research / The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three scientists for their discovery of how cells…