Industrial Development Agency - Ireland Mr. O’Leary, when an article in The Guardian last year profiled you and your work, it was titled “Resurrecting the Celtic Tiger.” More recently, Time Magazine put Taoiseach Enda Kenny on its cover, and foretold of a “Celtic Revival.” Is this a time for optimism in the Irish economy? There…
Takeda Global Research & Development Center (Asia) What is the global R&D vision of Takeda, Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company that recently celebrated its 230th birthday? Takeda’s global R&D vision is committed to the discovery and development of innovative solutions that addresses unmet medical needs of patients. What distinguishes our R&D vision is an emphasis on innovation and…
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore is widely known as a key regional and global hub for companies to do business in. This reputation would not have been possible without the extensive work of the government. What have been the main driving forces that have allowed this agency to be at the forefront of effectively…
Association of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (APRaD) What was the vision behind the creation of APRaD back in 2007 and what was lacking in the market at that time that called for such an association? APRaD originated from a group of general managers of international pharmaceutical companies who felt that the interests of international pharma were not…
Dar Al Dawa Development & Investment Dar al Dawa is the second biggest Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturer. What are the main factors that allowed you to be so successful and remain in one of the top positions since the company’s inception in 1974? The key factor has been Jordan. Being poor in natural recourses, Jordan had to…
Fountain Medical Development You have an MD and you’ve worked in industry, but then you decided to become and entrepreneur. What challenges did you face in transitioning to starting your own company and in growing your organization? Entrepreneurship is nothing new in China. Half the population of this country seems to want to…
Biocon If we look back at the conditions under which you founded Biocon in 1978, we see a young woman with a seed capital of only Rs. 10,000 in a garage in an infrastructure deficient Bangalore. Both India and Biocon have come a long way since then. How different is the…
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) How would you describe the operating environment for foreign companies to use the services of Malaysian companies and how can you reassure these multinationals that sufficient intellectual property protection is in place? There are several key factors which make Malaysia a highly conducive environment for foreign companies to carry out…
Development Center for Biotechnology The Development Centre for Biotechnology was founded in 1984 as a tool for connecting biotechnological academia to the Taiwanese industry and promoting the strengths of Taiwan’s biopharmaceutical sector to the global audience. The centre was established by both government and private industry as a non-profit organization. How do you think…
Korea Health Industry Development Institute What is KHIDI’s role in supporting the development of the Korean health industry? KHIDI performs three major roles in supporting the Korean health industry, which includes pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, functional food and medical care. First role is developing the health system and policies. The next role is funding R&D…
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