Founded in 1968, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA) is a global, non-profit, nongovernmental organization. With members across the globe and a secretariat based in Geneva, Switzerland, the IFPMA represents the research-based pharmaceutical industry, including the biotechnology and vaccine sectors. Its members comprise leading international companies and national and regional industry pharmaceutical associations in developing and developed countries. Its primary role is to improve global health by representing members in dialogue with intergovernmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, Geneva-based missions of national governments and civil society organizations.