Heather Bresch

“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.”

“Life's messy.”

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

“When I hear things like 'unpatriotic,' I just chalk it up to a lot of political rhetoric.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“My experiences with gender bias are probably the norm. What I found was that expectations of women were simply lower, and this resulted in being overlooked for certain opportunities.”

“If you put on your business hat, you can't maintain competitiveness by staying at a competitive disadvantage. I mean, you just can't. The odds are just not in your favor.”

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

“The most important characteristic that has allowed me to succeed is confidence. I have always been comfortable in my own skin, and even when I was just starting out in my career, had the strength and self-assurance to ask tough questions and push for answers.”

“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.”

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

“I hope to be viewed and judged first and foremost by my accomplishments and capabilities as a leader - regardless of my gender.”

“We recognize the significant burden on patients from continued, rising insurance premiums and being forced increasingly to pay the full list price for medicines at the pharmacy counter.”

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

“Tax has generated a significant amount of discussion, and companies are forced to do what they can to maintain that global competitiveness and perform.”

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

“I certainly, to this day, believe I did everything I needed to do to get my degree.”