Mary Jo Laffler

Mary Jo Laffler

Executive Editor, US Commercial/R&D

Austin, TX

Mary Jo oversees a talented team analyzing business and clinical activity for Scrip, Pink Sheet and In Vivo. Since starting as a reporter in 2000, Mary Jo has held editor positions across Pink Sheet and the former Pink Sheet DAILY and Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly, and covered the drug development process from clinical trials to FDA review to approval and launch, as well as keeping track of broad industry trends and the commercial landscape. Mary Jo helped create the FDA Performance Tracker charts as a way to use regulatory data to aid development decisions and better understand agency patterns, and continues to enjoy working with data to identify industry trends through features and infographics. She frequently moderates webinars and panels at conferences. An avid reader, Mary Jo volunteers as a literacy tutor and is on the board of the local library.

Latest from Mary Jo Laffler

Pfizer Wins Out In Metsera Bidding War

Novo backs out, leaving Pfizer to complete its acquisition of the obesity specialist for nearly $3bn more than its initial offer.

The Rise In China Deals: How International Biopharma Is Turning To China For Innovation

The rapid growth of Chinese biopharmas has led to increased dealmaking with the US and Europe, but that could be stifled by a potential new Trump Administration policy.

The Rise In China Deals: How International Biopharma Is Turning To China For Innovation

The rapid growth of Chinese biopharmas has led to increased dealmaking with the US and Europe, but that could be stifled by a potential new Trump Administration policy.

In Brief: Servier, IDEAYA Partner On Darovasertib For Uveal Melanoma

Deal Snapshot: Servier gains ex-US rights to darovasertib, a protein kinase C inhibitor, for the rare eye cancer. IDEAYA retains US rights.

In Brief: Bayer Commits Up To $1.3bn For Kumquat’s KRAS G12D Inhibitor

Deal Snapshot: Bayer will take over development of the asset once Kumquat completes a Phase Ia clinical trial, but the biotech firm may opt in to share US profits and losses.

Post-BIO Podcast: Thoughts From The Frontlines

Pink Sheet and Scrip journalists reflect on the mood from Boston, the most important takeaways and what’s next for industry.