Leadership

BGMA Names Accord’s Carter To Lead Women’s Networking Group

 
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Setting out plans to support career development and create learning and networking opportunities for women in the UK generics and biosimilars industry, local off-patent association the BGMA has named Accord’s Clara Carter as chair of a new women’s networking group.

‘What We’re Really Focused On Is Internationalization’ – Aspire CEO Sets Out Strategy

 
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In the wake of its recent acquisition of dermatology assets from Canute Pharma, UK-based Aspire Pharma is looking to new frontiers of expansion in Europe and beyond. Chief executive Richard Condon talks to Generics Bulletin about the next steps on the niche generics and value added medicines firm’s journey.

Who’s Hired? Lupin Looks To Takeda For Specialty Chief

 
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Our latest roundup of off-patent industry appointments sees Lupin appointing a new president of global specialty, at the same times as several other organizations welcome fresh leadership.

‘Quiet Giant’ Biocon Sets Out Vision For Biosimilars

 
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Biocon Biologics chief commercial officer for advanced markets Matt Erick says the firm is a “quiet giant” in the biosimilars space, but speaks up about the firm’s plans to grow its business in Europe, explore in-licensing as well as in-house development, and capitalize on the upcoming loss of exclusivity for Stelara in the US.


‘There Is No Silver Bullet’ – Sandoz’s Haruvi Talks US Shortages

 
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As Sandoz publishes a report on US drug shortages – dissecting their root causes, the current policy landscape and recommendations for future improvements – the firm’s North America head and AAM chair Keren Haruvi speaks to Generics Bulletin about what can be done to alleviate continuing supply-chain failures.

Teva: ‘We Have To Overachieve To Get Back Our Credibility’

 
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Teva’s CEO Richard Francis has spoken candidly about the steps he has taken in order for Teva to reclaim its credibility, underpinned by the company’s ‘Pivot to Growth’ strategy.

Crossing The Floor: Ex-PhRMA And BIO Exec Murphy Moves To Head Up AAM

 
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Fresh leadership has been announced for the US Association for Accessible Medicines, with new president and CEO John Murphy joining the generics and biosimilars organization after serving in key roles at brand industry associations PhRMA and BIO.

Cipla Scion Back, Vice-Chair Stepping Down

 

Kamil Hamied, son of Cipla’s outgoing vice-chair M K Hamied, is set to re-join the company as non-executive director, following his "entrepreneurial journey." Does it signal a shift in the promoter group’s immediate considerations amid past stake sale speculation or mark routine top-level executive changes?


Who’s Hired? Chanelle Names New CEO As It Readies For Expansion

 
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Chanelle Pharma has named a new chief executive officer and set out ambitious plans to expand its workforce, while Enzene Biosciences has appointed a new facility head and Perrigo has created a brand and digital role on its top management team.

Endo CEO Coleman Is Out, Four Months After Steering Through Bankruptcy

 
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Endo is a company reborn, and will appoint a new CEO to lead its fresh adventure after announcing the sudden departure of former chief Blaise Coleman.

Sagent Makes ‘Aggressive’ Moves In A ‘Challenging’ US Injectables Market

 
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With Sagent Pharmaceuticals operating in an increasingly competitive US injectables market, the company has recently been making moves to bolster its position in the wake of its separation last year from its former parent company, Japan’s Nichi Iko. Chief executive Vishy Chebrol talks to Generics Bulletin about the firm’s strategic goals.

Sandoz Shuffles Management And Sets Out Restructuring Plans

 
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Sandoz has revealed senior management changes and details of a restructuring plan to drive efficiencies, as the firm unveiled positive results for the second quarter of 2024 that saw biosimilars continue to drive solid growth for the company.


Greater Efforts Needed To Support European Decentralized Procedures

 
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A better balance needs to be struck in allocating resources between Europe’s centralized and decentralized procedures for generic approvals, Medicines for Europe has urged, pointing to current limitations on member states acting as reference member states for decentralized procedures.

Boehringer Offers 92% Discount On Adalimumab Via GoodRx

 
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Boehringer Ingelheim is partnering with GoodRx in the US to offer a version of its Humira biosimilar at a 92% discount to the brand’s list price. Generics Bulletin spoke with Chris Marsh, Boehringer’s senior vice president of value and access, about the initiative.

Hyloris Replaces Leadership After Continued Transaction Woes

 
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Marking a further development in the story of Hyloris’ in-licensing deal with QliniQ, the company’s board has announced significant leadership and organizational changes to address potential concerns.

Cipla’s Verma Succeeds Kabi US Veteran Ducker As CEO

 
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Guided by the firm’s ‘Vision 2026’ strategy, Fresenius Kabi has tapped Cipla executive Arunesh Verma to lead Fresenius Kabi USA, as former head John Ducker retires after 35 years.


European Solutions To European Problems – Securing The Supply Of Critical Medicines

 
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European solidarity and dialogue will be key as the region seeks to secure its supply of critical medicines, says Victor Mendonça, board member of Medicines for Europe. In an exclusive interview, he speaks to Generics Bulletin about what can be done to strengthen Europe’s supply chain without “one country’s solution being another country’s problem.”

‘In It For The Long Haul‘ – Celltrion Remains Committed To US Biosimilars

 
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Almost a year after launching Celltrion’s Yuflyma rival to Humira in the US, Tom Nusbickel, chief commercial officer of Celltrion USA, reflects on experiences in the market so far and key launches on the horizon, in an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin.

‘A True Seat At The Table’ – Irish Industry Leader Sets Out Aspirations For New Pricing Deal

 
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With a fresh pricing deal on the horizon, Medicines for Ireland chair and Teva country head Paul Neill talks to Generics Bulletin about the need for the Irish off-patent industry to have “a true seat at the table” and secure an agreement with the country’s government that better reflects the specificities of the generics and biosimilars market.

Who’s Hired? Lupin Appoints CEO To New API CDMO Subsidiary

 

Lupin has selected a CEO to lead its fresh API CDMO business venture, while the UK’s off-patent group BGMA has appointed a new vice-chair. Meanwhile, ChemWerth has welcomed a familiar face as its new president and Coherus has elected a new board member with a focus on immuno-oncology.