While the world may have marched on from the halcyon days of the mid-20th century where the United States was the undisputed center of the global economy, the country’s continual impact should not be understated. Particularly as it concerns the biopharmaceutical industry, the US remains a powerful influencer; not only has it proved to be fertile ground for the growth of pharmaceutical powerhouses such as Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, the country’s 330+ million population is a substantial target for overseas pharmaceutical companies.