There are tremendous opportunities for Western medical companies in the China, Japan, and Indian medical markets. Understanding how to enter or expand in these markets is key to surviving in the competitive global market. From growing your business in Japan, to finding the right distributors in China, and to understanding the key regulatory agencies in India, this webcast will delve into the key business and regulatory issues in China, Japan, and India. This 90 minute session will include the 60 minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes for Q&A. The presenter is Ames Gross, president and founder of Pacific Bridge Medical.
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The following topics are covered in this webcast:
- Asian Markets
- Demographics
- Health statistics
- Size of drug, device markets
- Market Research
- Why do it
- What's the best approach
- Potential pitfalls
- How will such information affect your strategy
- Distributor search and agreements
- What types of distributors are available
- How do you find the right distributor groups
- What are key issues in the distributor agreements
- Product registration in your own name or the distributor's name
- Setting up your own office
- Representative, Branch, Subsidiary, etc.
- What are some of the advantages/disadvantages of above structures
- How many people will you want to hire in your Asian offices
- What types of candidates are available and how do you recruit them
- What types of business and regulatory people will you want in your Asian offices
- Setting up Joint Ventures
- What types of JV structures are there
- How do you find the right partner
- What things to avoid when setting up a JV
- Conflict of Interest
- Research and Development in Asia
- Which foreign medical companies are doing R&D in Asia
- What strategies are they using
- How do you protect your confidential information
- Clinical trials in Asia
- Advantages/Disadvantages
- Picking the right CRO
- Issues of Concern
- Sourcing from Asia
- Trends and benefits
- Key steps
- Japan
- Key business issues
- Key regulatory issues
- Best ways to deal with MHLW and PMDA
- China
- Key business issues
- Key regulatory issues
- Best ways to deal with SFDA
- India
- Key business issues
- Key regulatory issues
- Best ways to deal with CDSCO
- Intellectual property issues
- Enforcement of IP
- Camouflaging your own documents
- Cultural issues
- Japan
- China
- India
This webcast is designed for medical professionals in business development, regulatory affairs, international sales and marketing, and anyone who wants to be aware of expanding opportunities in China, Japan, and India.
This webcast CD includes the audio and PowerPoint presentation.

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