Voices of Innovation

Innovation is not simply the introduction of new medicines. It is a catalyst that improves quality of life, reduces hospitalization and disability, and enhances productivity and societal participation. For Greece’s health system- already under pressure from demographic ageing, chronic disease burdens, and constrained budgets- innovative therapies and digital tools offer a path toward sustainability. They…

Daniel Paksy, Managing Director, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Greece & Romania   In recent years, the word ‘innovation’ has become firmly embedded in almost every aspect of our daily lives. We hear it from scientists and business leaders across sectors, and it is often the standard answer when discussing progress and development. In pharmaceutical…

Anthony Aouad, Sanofi General Manager Greece, Hungary & Ukraine   To understand what biopharmaceutical innovation truly means, let’s consider the moment when a patient, having heard the difficult news of diagnosis, asks the doctor: “Is there a treatment?” More and more today, the answer is “yes” – yes, there is a treatment that can change…

The advancement of biopharmaceutical innovation in Greece is crucial in shaping the future of health, significantly impacting patients’ lives, the economy, and the society. New technologies are transforming the way care is delivered, with the patient always at the center. The integration of tools such as telemedicine, electronic health records, health apps, and artificial intelligence…

Innovation in healthcare is not negotiable- it is life-saving. It transforms patient outcomes, strengthens health systems, and contributes to societal well-being. Today, a growing body of evidence confirms that better health drives economic growth. Innovative medicines keep people healthy and active, able to contribute to society. This is fundamental for a sustainable future, especially given…

In an era where scientific progress is accelerating at unprecedented rates, biopharmaceutical innovation is no longer simply a technological evolution. It constitutes a new pillar for health systems, with therapies that radically change the way rare diseases, cancer, hypercholesterolemia and an increasing range of chronic conditions are treated. Personalized medicine, gene interventions and pioneering molecules…

Einstein once said, ‘We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them’. This saying perhaps forms the very cornerstone- the beginning and the end- of pharmaceutical innovation: a continuous effort to seek new ways of thinking and approaching challenges, often beyond conventional limits, with the aim of providing definitive…

Imagine a patient with a rare condition in Greece who waits for years to access a new therapy. This is not an exception: reimbursement of innovative treatments in Greece is slow and only a small proportion of new therapies is available. The human cost is real. Yet biopharmaceutical science is advancing rapidly: international authorities classify…

Pharmaceutical innovation is more than a scientific or medical achievement—it is a strategic enabler for improving health outcomes, ensuring the sustainability of national healthcare systems, and driving economic growth. In Greece, this reality is becoming increasingly clear. With a population facing growing healthcare needs, limited resources, and mounting economic pressures, the integration of innovative therapies…

Biopharmaceutical research is advancing at an impressive pace, offering cutting-edge therapies that are transforming healthcare, altering the natural course of many severe diseases, and significantly improving patients’ quality of life. This progress makes pharmaceutical policy a decisive factor for the efficiency and resilience of the healthcare system, necessitating a structural revision that ensures innovation is…

Innovation as a National Priority: The Key to a Sustainable Healthcare System At Astellas, we believe that innovation in biopharmaceuticals is not a luxury – it is a necessity in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Innovation has revolutionized the way we detect, treat, and manage diseases. From rare genetic disorders to chronic illnesses such as cancer,…

A Healthcare System that Encourages Innovation – A Shared Responsibility for Greece’s Future At Amgen Hellas, we serve a clear purpose: to improve patients’ quality of life by harnessing the power of science. We firmly believe that every citizen in Greece deserves equal and timely access to innovative treatments—therapies that not only extend life, but…