Once a minor force in the world pharmaceutical market, Nycomed became a major player following its acquisition of Altana Pharma in 2006. CEO Håkan Björklund tells Marie Shields how the company is positioned to meet the challenges of its extraordinary growth.
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Reliability, responsiveness and a strong focus on results: these virtues form the base for Nycomed’s policy of becoming the preferred pharmaceutical company. Nycomed has established itself among the world’s 25 largest pharmaceutical companies and is the 15th largest provider of over-the-counter medicines.