Ian has been covering a broad range of topics across the Japanese and Asian pharma industry, including corporate, M&A, R&D, pricing and policy developments, since 1988. After a stint as Tokyo-based Japan and Asia editor for Scrip, in 2014 he became managing editor of PharmAsia News (now part of Scrip/Pink Sheet). In his current position, he directs regional coverage for Scrip and Pink Sheet and manages a multinational, on-the-ground team. Ian is a recipient of multiple internal and external awards and a regular participant in APAC conferences, webinars and events, and produces regular podcasts. He has spent the majority of his life in Asia, having grown up in Hong Kong, and enjoys cycling and music.
Latest from Ian Haydock
In this week's episode: AbbVie’s big autoimmune CAR-T play; In Vivo CAR-T interest grows; China deal perspectives from BIO; global pharma interest in Korea undeterred; and a look at the biggest drug sales disappointments.
In this week's episode: top drugs in the first quarter; deal trends at bio; Novo and Lilly’s obesity segmentation plans; Chinese firms at ADA; and five drugs that surpassed sales expectations.
In this week's episode: US policies in spotlight at BIO; Lilly’s Verve acquisition; UroGen’s bladder cancer approval; Ireland’s biopharma talent; and Korea proposes new AI R&D project.
In this week's episode: breaking down big pharma’s executive pay; US vaccine panel upheaval; Merck’s RSV approval; MFN and Japan; and the future of Pfizer and Arvinas’s partnership.
The 14 July deadline for the Citeline Japan Awards 2025 in Tokyo is approaching fast, so here's a reminder to take a look at the categories and criteria and be sure to get your submissions in by this date. Sponsorship opportunities and tables for the event are also available.
The 14 July deadline for the Citeline Japan Awards 2025 in Tokyo is approaching fast, so here's a reminder to take a look at the categories and criteria and be sure to get those submissions in by this date. Sponsorship opportunities and tables for the event are also available.