International Pharma Talks: Recent Episodes

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Welcome to the International Pharma Talks, powered by ELS Solutions Group, a podcast hosted by Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA. This podcast will dive deep into the world of pharma & healthcare international business where you will learn strategies and action plans to help you navigate through your internationalization program and achieve the best results. If you wish to develop your international program in pharma, healthcare or medtech areas or to register or distribute your products in another market, please consult elssolutions.com.br/en.

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In episode number 36 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Challenges of the new Medical Device Regulation in Europe".

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In episode number 35 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Challenges and Opportunities in Exporting Medical Devices to Brazil: A Regulatory Perspective".

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In episode number 34 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Advances in reliance practices within Brazilian Food Regulations".

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In episode number 33 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Changes and Challenges in Food Nutrition Labeling in Brazil".

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In episode number 32 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Probiotics in Food, their Importance, the Market and Regulatory Challenges".

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In episode number 31 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Health Claims on Food Codex Alimentarius definitions and Brazilian Regulations".

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In episode number 30 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Regulation of Dietary Supplements in Brazil".

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In episode number 29 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focus on "Othopaedic and Dental Implants".

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In episode number 44 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will focous on "The Brazilian Veterinary Market and the Current Regulations". 

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In episode number 43 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions"our host, Filipe Fonseca, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Sénior  will focus on

"A Medicina 4.0 associada a Regularização".

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In episode number 42 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions"our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD; MBA, will focus on

"Medicinal use of Cannabis in Europe".

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In episode number 41 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions"our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD; MBA, will focus on

"Medical Device Market: Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery "

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 40 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions"our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD; MBA, will focus on

"The role of CRO in pharmaceutical and healthcare industry"

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 39 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions"our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD; MBA, will focus on 

"How to Advertise-Market Cannabis Medicines"

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets. 

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In episode number 38 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on 

“Pharmaceutical Industry Trends: Precision Medicine”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 37 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Industry”.

In this podcast, we will talk about the importance of this area in the near future for both medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.

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In episode number 36 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “AI in MedTech: Risks and Opportunities of Innovative Technologies in Medical Applications”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 35 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 34 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “3D Printers in Pharmaceutical Medicines and Other Applications”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the importance of 3D Printers in Pharmaceutical Medicines, in order to broaden your perspective on 3D Printers and its application on medicines and medicinal treatments.

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In episode number 33 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “The Importance of Pharmacovigilance in the Pharmaceutical Industry”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the importance of Pharmacovigilance in the Pharmaceutical Industry, in order to broaden your perspective on this topic and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 32 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Dietary Supplements”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of dietary supplements in the post COVID-19 season, in order to broaden your perspective on this topic and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 31 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Investment in Innovative Breakthrough Therapies”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of investment in innovative drug therapies, in order to broaden your perspective on this topic and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 30 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “The Regulation Behind the Food Supplements in Brazil”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of regulation behind food supplements, in order to broaden your perspective on this topic and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 29 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “ANVISA's Actions During the Pandemic”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the ANVISA's actions during the pandemic, in order to broaden your perspective on this regulatory agency so you better manage your assets. Due to the intrinsic characteristics of this subject, we will address this podcast in Portuguese.

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In episode number 28 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Regulatory Strategies for Healthcare in Europe”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of regulatory strategies for healthcare in Europe, in order to broaden your perspective this method and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 27 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Market Access Roadmaps”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of market access roadmaps, in order to broaden your perspective this topic and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 26 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “The Power of Intellectual Property in International Business”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the power of intellectual property in international business, in order to broaden your perspective on this IP method and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 25 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Real-World Evidence in Difficult Markets”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the importance of real-world evidence in difficult markets, in order to broaden your perspective on this market assessment method and best practices that you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 24 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “The Importance of Medical Device Registration in LATAM and EU”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of the importance of medical device registration in LATAM and EU, in order to broaden your perspective on this registration process so you better manage your assets. Due to the intrinsic characteristics of this subject, we will address this podcast in Portuguese.

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In episode number 23 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Outsourcing Drug and Medical Device Development”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of outsourcing drug and medical device development, to broaden your perspective on one of the main strategies to reduce the cost and time of drug or device development.

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In episode number 22 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Medical Device Registration”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of Medical Device Registration (MDR), to broaden your perspective on this new registration process for medical devices and best practices so you better manage your assets.

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In episode number 21 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Managing the Internationalization Process”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of Managing the Internationalization Process, to broaden your perspective on internationalization science and best practices so you can make better informed decisions.

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In episode number 20 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance ”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance in LATAM, to broaden your perspective on GMPs, Quality Assurance and the best business advice in LATAM so you can make better informed decisions.

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In episode number 19 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “The Digital Explosion in Pharma”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of Digital Breakthrough in Pharma, to broaden your perspective on digital transformation of healthcare and the impact it can drive.

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The eighteenth episode of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" is all in Portuguese where we will address the impact we have seen after 8 months of pandemy in the regulatory landscape of Brazil regarding the medical products pertaining the support and treatment of COVID-19 infection.

Correponding to the numerous requests we have received, we will do this podcast in Portuguese but in case you need, just drop me an email to podcast@elssolutions.com.br and we will send you an English-translated handout version to your email.

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In episode number 17 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Healthcare Convergence”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of "Healthcare Convergence", to broaden your perspective on convergence and the corresponding transformation of healthcare it can drive.

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In episode number 16 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Technology: Imperative for Life Sciences”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of "Technology: Imperative for Life Sciences", to broaden your perspective on the role that technology can have in industry development for the life sciences market that is in constant change.

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In episode number 15 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Cannabis Legalization in Brasil”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of medical cannabis legalization in Brasil, to broaden your perspective on the role medical cannabiscan play in industry growth and to evidence the need for adequated regularization of cannabis-containing medical products in the country. This podcast will be in Portuguese so we address all Brazilian audience.

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In episode number 14 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by pharma and biotech”.

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of "Adoption of Artificial Intelligence by pharma and biotech", to broaden your perspective on the role AI can play in industry growth and to evidence the need for optimizing the way companies tackle innovation and process automation in order to increase profitability.

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In episode number 13 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Research & Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry”. 

In this podcast, we will cover the topic of Research and Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry, to broaden your perspective on the role R&D can play in industry growth and to evidence the need for optimizing the way companies tackle R&D in order to increase profitability.

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The twelfth episode of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" is all in Portuguese where we will address the problematic of following the correct regulation to open an healthcare statutory company in Brazil.

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The eleventh episode of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" is live now and you can listen on our Podcast Platforms, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This episode is about “Regulatory Affairs Management”. In this highly regulated environment, regulatory affairs play a critical role not only as the interface with health agencies, but also to provide strategic advice on extremely difficult decisions through the life cycle of a drug.

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In episode number 10 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on “Mergers and acquisitions”. M&A play a crucial role in the growth strategies for most pharmaceutical companies. Over the last few decades, waves of Mergers and Acquisitions have led to significant consolidation.

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In episode number 9 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, will focus on the theme “Investment in Innovation in Healthcare Companies”, seeking to describe how smart and innovative investments lead companies to achieve sustainable success.

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In episode number 8 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, describes how the Pharmaceutical Companies can better differentiate and invest to achieve sustainable success.

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In episode number 7 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, focused his speech on one of the most recent markets, that is getting a lot of attraction in Pharma: the market of Medical Cannabis. During this episode, there is described the impact of Medical Cannabis in the Pharma Industry and the current perspectives as well as, how this market is going to evolve.

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The episode number six is the second part of a series of two episodes where our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, discusses one of the largest markets and with one of the fastest growth rates in the Healthcare Industry: the market of Medical Devices. During these episodes, will be given clarity and will be shared tips and recommendations on how to deal with the MedTech market and its trends.

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The episode number five is the first part of a series of two episodes where our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, discusses one of the largest markets and with one of the fastest growth rates in the Healthcare Industry: the market of Medical Devices. During these episodes, will be given clarity and will be shared tips and recommendations on how to deal with the MedTech market and its trends.

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In this fourth episode, our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, continues to dissect features and advices about the Brazilian Pharma Market, in order to address the best entry strategy into this market. This episode will share tips and recommendations on how to deal with the healthcare and pharma market in Brazil in order to set up a successful business with the less possible pain. Stay tuned over the next minutes and please continue to send over your comments and suggestions.

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In this third episode, our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D.,MBA, will talk about the main challenges and facts regarding Brazil Pharma Market.

It will be addressed topics like do’s and don’ts as well as advices to enter into this market, which is one of the largest, more attractive but complex ones, in the world of Pharma. This is a series of two special episodes where our host will uncover the major myths and share some tips and recommendations on how to deal with the Healthcare and Pharma Market in Brazil.

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Over the years, the Pharmaceutical Industry’s long successful strategy has been anchored in creating new molecules or reshaping old ones, promote them heavily and turn them into blockbusters. This strategy has rendered above-than-average results for decades, however R&D productivity has, today, plummeted, and both internal as external environment has changed dramatically. In order to make the most of these future growth opportunities and serve the patient at its best, the industry must fundamentally change the way it operates.

In this second episode, our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D.,MBA, will give his opinion about healthcare industry trends for 2020, before and after pandemy.

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As we are getting through hard times, people are constrained at their homes worried about economic and social impact yet to come.

In times like these, we need to use our power of resilience, be prepared to react, think and plan and, above all, brace for impact with a positive mindset.

In this first episode, our host, Dr. Diogo Sousa-Martins, Ph.D., MBA, will give you his 10 tips for you to become an active member of your business and personal community and be active on seeding healthcare or pharma business.