Pharmaceutical Working Group, Beijing and Shanghai
Date & Time: Monday, 28th March 2011, from 10:00 to 12:00 AM
Venue: European Chamber Beijing and Shanghai Office
European Chamber Beijing Office - C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
EUCCC Shanghai office, Unit 2204, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Lu
Dear Working Group Member,
We are delighted to invite you to the next Pharmaceutical Working Group meeting to be held on March 28th 2011, starting at 10:00am at the European Chamber’s Office in Beijing (with the Shanghai office joining via conference phone).
At this meeting, the Working Group will focus on the preparation of the Pharmaceutical Position Paper 2011/2012 and the issues and recommendations that should be included. As the Position Paper forms the basis of our lobbying, members are strongly encouraged to consult widely within their own company in advance of the meeting so that they can then table such recommendations for discussion at this meeting. Last year’s Position Paper is attached for your reference.
If you wish to attend the meeting, please register with Mr. Michael Ye, mye@euccc.com.cn by COB Friday, 25th March.
Tentative agenda:
1. Elections for Working Group Chairs 2011-2012 (please see further information below)
2. Position Paper 2011/2012
3. AOB
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Working Group Chair Elections 2011-2012
As you may know, the Pharmaceutical Working Group Chairs and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group which includes a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European Government, and steering the Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts that has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Working Group is also highly valued.
Please find attached the Roles and Responsibilities of a Working Group Chair.
Currently, Mr. Bruno Gensburger (Sanofi-Aventis) is a candidate for Chair; Ms. Vivian Shi (GSK) is a candidate for Vice Chair.
Should you wish to be considered for the position of Chair or Vice-Chair, please submit a short bio and letter of motivation to Ms. Yi Liu (yliu@euccc.com.cn) by noon March 25th.
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For more information on the Pharmaceutical Working Group or the European Chamber of Commerce in general, please contact Ms. Yi Liu at yliu@euccc.com.cn