A Gloomy Outlook On Macro Trends From Industry CEOs

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks and Seagen CEO David Epstein discussed pressing issues facing the pharmaceutical industry at the recent Galien Forum.

Galien Foundation 2023 — Industry CEOs at the Galien Forum • Source: Alaric DeArment

Global tensions and US drug pricing pressure are growing risks to the pharmaceutical sector that could have long-lasting implications, according to some of the industry’s top CEOs, who participated in a panel discussion at the Galien Forum in New York City on 26 October. Pfizer Inc. CEO Albert Bourla, Eli Lilly and Company CEO David Ricks and Seagen Inc. CEO David Epstein discussed pressing issues for the pharmaceutical industry in the post-COVID era.

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