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International Pharma Talks

International Pharma Talks

By ELS Solutions

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 https://www.els-solutions.com/en/.
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Challenges of the new Medical Device Regulation in Europe

International Pharma TalksApr 10, 2024

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Challenges of the new Medical Device Regulation in Europe

Challenges of the new Medical Device Regulation in Europe

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".

Apr 10, 202414:57
Challenges and Opportunities in Exporting Medical Devices to Brazil: A Regulatory Perspective

Challenges and Opportunities in Exporting Medical Devices to Brazil: A Regulatory Perspective

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".

Mar 16, 202414:50
Advances in reliance practices within Brazilian Food Regulations

Advances in reliance practices within Brazilian Food Regulations

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".

Jan 19, 202415:16
Changes and Challenges in Food Nutrition Labeling in Brazil

Changes and Challenges in Food Nutrition Labeling in Brazil

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".

Nov 12, 202310:52
Probiotics in Food, their Importance, the Market and Regulatory Challenges

Probiotics in Food, their Importance, the Market and Regulatory Challenges

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".

Sep 10, 202309:57
Health Claims on Food Codex Alimentarius definitions and Brazilian Regulations

Health Claims on Food Codex Alimentarius definitions and Brazilian Regulations

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".

Aug 24, 202312:22
Regulation of Dietary Supplements in Brazil

Regulation of Dietary Supplements in Brazil

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".

Jun 19, 202309:59
Othopaedic and Dental Implants

Othopaedic and Dental Implants

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".

May 09, 202311:39
The Brazilian Veterinary Market and the Current Regulations

The Brazilian Veterinary Market and the Current Regulations

In episode number 28 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". 

Nov 23, 202212:19
The role of CRO in pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

The role of CRO in pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

In episode number 27 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.

Apr 11, 202212:00
How to Advertise-Market Cannabis Medicines

How to Advertise-Market Cannabis Medicines

In episode number 26 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. 

Mar 14, 202213:35
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Industry

Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Industry

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 “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.

Jan 10, 202211:28
3D Printers in Pharmaceutical Medicines and Other Applications

3D Printers in Pharmaceutical Medicines and Other Applications

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 “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.

Oct 04, 202114:15
Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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 “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.

Aug 30, 202113:54
The Regulation Behind the Food Supplements in Brazil

The Regulation Behind the Food Supplements in Brazil

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 “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.

Jul 05, 202116:13
Atuação da ANVISA Durante a Pandemia

Atuação da ANVISA Durante a Pandemia

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 “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.

Jun 22, 202112:53
Regulatory Strategies for Healthcare in Europe

Regulatory Strategies for Healthcare in Europe

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 “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.

Jun 07, 202120:31
Market Access Roadmaps

Market Access Roadmaps

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 “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.

May 17, 202112:33
The Power of Intellectual Property in International Business

The Power of Intellectual Property in International Business

In episode number 18 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.

Apr 26, 202115:25
Real-World Evidence in Difficult Markets

Real-World Evidence in Difficult Markets

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 “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.

Apr 05, 202116:00
Outsourcing Drug and Medical Device Development

Outsourcing Drug and Medical Device Development

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 “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.

Mar 08, 202116:17
Medical Device Registration

Medical Device Registration

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 “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.

Feb 08, 202121:04
Managing the Internationalization Process

Managing the Internationalization Process

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 “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.

Jan 25, 202113:39
Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance

Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance

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 “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.

Jan 11, 202115:38
The Digital Explosion in Pharma

The Digital Explosion in Pharma

In episode number 12 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.

Dec 21, 202019:37
Cenário regulatório brasileiro de Produtos Médicos vinculados ao apoio e tratamento do COVID-19 após 8 meses de pandemia
Dec 07, 202012:26
Healthcare Convergence

Healthcare Convergence

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 “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.

Nov 23, 202014:38
Technology: Imperative for Life Sciences

Technology: Imperative for Life Sciences

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 “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.

Nov 02, 202016:11
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by pharma and biotech

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by pharma and biotech

In episode number 8 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.

Oct 05, 202014:01
Research & Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Research & Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry

In episode number 7 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.

Sep 21, 202017:05
Regulamentação de Abertura de Empresas no Brasil

Regulamentação de Abertura de Empresas no Brasil

In episode number 6 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, is all in Portuguese where we will address the problematic of following the correct regulation to open an healthcare statutory company in Brazil.

Sep 08, 202015:19
Medical Cannabis Impact - Current Perspectives

Medical Cannabis Impact - Current Perspectives

In episode number 5 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.

Jun 15, 202017:10
Brazil Market Segmentation and Entry Strategy

Brazil Market Segmentation and Entry Strategy

In episode number 4 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, Ph.D., MBA, dissects 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.

May 03, 202014:45
Brazil Pharma Market

Brazil Pharma Market

In episode number 3 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr.Diogo Sousa-Martis, 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.

Apr 20, 202015:36
Pharmaceutical Industry Trends For 2020: Before And After Pandemy

Pharmaceutical Industry Trends For 2020: Before And After Pandemy

In episode number 2 of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, MBA, will give his opinion about healthcare industry trends for 2020, before and after pandemy.

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. 

Apr 06, 202016:23
10 Tips To Become An Active Member Of Your Business And Personal Community

10 Tips To Become An Active Member Of Your Business And Personal Community

In this first episode of the Podcast "International Pharma Talks by ELS Solutions" our host, Dr, Diogo Sousa Martins, PhD, 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. 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.

Mar 26, 202013:29