Quotes from Heather Bresch

No one was talking about price decreases, but that does happen in the industry to keep medicine affordable.

Being a woman leader is secondary to me - and should be to others.

Look, I think if you've got a niche portfolio or just operating in one country, like the United States, your ability to absorb the volatility is much less.

I would say that the pharmaceutical industry is hyper-competitive from a global perspective.

People can put their capital to work where they like.

We are going to continue to run a business, and we are going to continue to meet the supply and demand that's out there.

Some shareholders believe it is all about price and a few people's pockets.

Women don't necessarily understand that it is possible to have the same level of ambition as men - they allow themselves to be held back by the obstacles rather than empowered by the possibilities.

My great-grandfather started in the coal mines, and my great grandmother made 10 pounds of bread every Saturday morning that we delivered to the neighbors. It was always about giving back. These kinds of things drive me to make a difference.

The pharma pricing system was not built on the idea of consumer engagement. It was built... on market efficiencies. It was not built on the premise of consumerism.

The pricing of a pharmaceutical product is opaque and frustrating, especially for patients.

We are driven by the belief that every person in this world matters and access to better health is a right, not a privilege.

I'd like to believe that achieving a leadership position is all about competency, capability and ambition, so I try not to distinguish between the sexes when it comes to giving career advice.

You know what makes me want to cry? I think, whoever the next Facebook is, why would you ever start that company here in the United States?

I'm fortunate that Mylan provides this platform that we can make a difference in the lives of people. I'm blessed.

I'm not in public service, nor do I ever plan to be, but I give back in my own way.

Someone in Washington needs to get serious about fixing the tax code. That is what needs to happen.

People are starting to understand: all generic companies aren't created equally.

There's going to be good things that get you, and there's going to be bad things that get you, so you better be willing, and your skin better be thick.

As a leader, these attributes - confidence, perseverance, work ethic and good sense - are all things I look for in people. I also try to lead by example and create an environment where good questions and good ideas can come from anyone.

The value that the generic drug industry brings to the U.S. healthcare system is indisputable.

Starting early in life and in school, we need to ensure women develop the confidence and capabilities to work in a team that will allow them to reach the heights of leadership.

Political service is important because it's about helping others help themselves. That was engrained in me from a young child.

Throughout our history we have been tireless advocates for expanding access to high-quality, affordable medicine. This is especially true in the area of HIV/AIDS.