GSK US Pharma President Jack Bailey On A “Dynamic” 2017

With new US President Trump in place, new corporate CEO Walmsley to take the reins in April and the opportunity for four US drug launches in 2017, GSK’s president of US Pharmaceuticals says he is preparing for an “intense” year.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC’s US Pharmaceuticals President Jack Bailey is bracing for a year of transitions, launches and one big potential generic loss. When it comes to big changes, GSK is facing a lot: new US President Trump, new corporate CEO Emma Walmsley, the potential for four new US drug launches and the chance the first generic rival to Advair Diskus could be approved by FDA.

“The headline is 2017 is going to be an incredibly dynamic year, driven by environmental forces and changes, but also some specific ones [impacting GSK],” Bailey said in an interview...

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