Having previously worked in the European chemicals industry, Dave has been with Generics Bulletin since 2010. Keeping a close eye on deals, corporate strategy and market developments in the off-patent sector, he also brings his background and education in law to bear on industry litigation as well as national legislative and regulatory affairs, with a particular interest in France where he has lived and studied in the past. A regular delegate to generics and biosimilars events and conferences as well as a frequent panel moderator, he maintains close links with industry representatives around the world. He also organizes and judges the annual Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards. In his spare time, he enjoys art and playing the piano.
Latest from Dave Wallace
After an eventful 2025 that saw the US off-patent industry chalk up wins on tariffs and biosimilar streamlining, AAM president and CEO John Murphy III talks to Generics Bulletin about how the association will be stepping up its lobbying efforts in a US election year.
Amid “significant uncertainty” for the off-patent industry caused by the war in Iran, the IGBA has warned that a prolonged conflict “could make solvent supply a critical concern” while escalating costs and squeezed margins could affect the long-term sustainability of affordable medicines.
Speaking to Generics Bulletin on the sidelines of the AAM’s Access! 2026 conference, IGBA chair for 2026 Jim Keon – also president of the CGPA and Biosimilars Canada – discussed IP abuses, supply challenges, biosimilar streamlining and the importance of giving the off-patent industry a global voice.
As Stada awaits the imminent closure of a deal that will see it come under the ownership of CapVest, the firm has reported 2025 sales that grew by 6% to €4.3bn, boosted by a double-digit biosimilars increase that drove Specialty sales above €1bn for the first time.
With concerns building over the potential impact on medicines supply of the war in Iran, Medicines for Europe and Medicines UK have offered a measured assessment of current supply-chain pressures and the potential for future disruption.
The final week of February saw the AAM hold its Access! 2026 annual conference in Miami and Medicines for Europe hold its annual regulatory and scientific affairs conference in Amsterdam. Generics Bulletin was there at both events and our reporters discuss the key takeaways in our latest podcast.