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IBERIAN LAWYER Pharma sector report 2016 The Spanish pharma sector: Accelerating transformation Political stagnation in Spain in 2016 increased pressure on the pharmaceutical sector, which is engaged in a process of transformation and adaptation in order to ensure its sustainability and improve its public reputation 27 January, Madrid Despite limited opSortunties for growth in the pharmaceutical industry – a problem that has affected the sector for two decades – it remains the fourth biggest sector by volume of business worldwide, behind technology, financial and consumer businesses. Therefore, it remains a bigger industry than energy, telecommunications and automotive, for example. The responsibilities of legal directors in the pharmaceutical industry are increasing, making it a role that requires specialisation and a continuous updating on the key regulatory changes. Iberian Lawyer, in collaboration with Bird & Bird, has conducted market research involving a select group of lawyers and compliance officers from the pharmaceutical industry and will present the results, which cover the main changes and challenges legal directors in the pharmaceutical industry are having to face. Time 12.00h-14.00h Venue Calle Jorge Juan 8 Madrid Content: 1. Business diversification 2. The new digital era 3. Transparency in the sector 4. Business internationalisation 5. The challenges of a highly regulated sector For more information and to reserve your place please contact [email protected] 24 • IBERIAN LAWYER • November / December 2016 www.iberianlawyer.com