J.P. Morgan

BMS Enters A Catalyst-Rich Era Full Of Both LOEs And New Launches

 
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Bristol Myers Squibb has been in a rapid growth phase to make up for upcoming losses of exclusivity. Scrip spoke with executives about further catalysts coming in the next 18-24 months.

Lilly CMO David Hyman On The Company’s Drive To Take ‘Ambitious Swings’ In R&D

 
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Lilly’s revenue is rising rapidly based on its successes in diabetes and obesity, and the company is reinvesting in big plays in those markets as well as in cancer, lipid-lowering and other indications.

Momentum In Women’s Health, But Big Obstacles Too

 

Despite a big market opportunity with an underserved patient population, investment in the therapeutic area lags and investor perception is a pressure point.

Amgen Building On Repatha Experience As It Grows In Cardiovascular, Obesity

 
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Repatha was not an overnight success, but the work Amgen has done to turn its PCSK9 inhibitor into a blockbuster is informing its strategy for Lp(a)-reducing olpasiran and obesity drug MariTide.


Gilead Shines Some Light On Its Inflammation Ambitions

 
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CEO Daniel O’Day and EVP-research Flavius Martin highlighted Gilead’s inflammation R&D and dealmaking focus at the recent J.P. Morgan meeting.

Enhertu, Datroway Approvals Start Off A Big Year For Daiichi

 

The year is off to a good start for the Japanese pharma with back-to-back approvals in the US. CEO Ken Keller talked to Scrip about some recent setbacks and looking ahead.

Acadia’s New CEO Outlines Growth Strategy

 

Continuing to grow Nuplazid and Daybue are top priorities along with pipeline and business development, Catherine Owen Adams told Scrip.

Mixed Bag For Biopharma Funding In 2025: Thoughts From J.P. Morgan, Biotech Showcase

 
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Scrip used the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase to speak with investors and gauge the health of the capital markets this year.


R&D In The IRA Era: Takeda Opts Not To Develop Zasocitinib For Lupus

 

The TYK2 inhibitor is in Phase III development for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis but the company said it will not pursue late-stage studies in lupus, partly due to the Inflation Reduction Act.

Servier Plots Route Into Neurology Through BD

 

CEO David Lee, who oversees Servier’s US business, and chief scientific officer Claude Bertrand talked to Scrip at J.P. Morgan about expanding into neurology through business development.

Sabry Lays Out BioMarin’s New Business Development Plan

 

BioMarin chief business officer James Sabry recently joined the company from Roche and talked to Scrip about plans to jumpstart BD at the smaller company.

Stock Watch: J&J, GSK, Lilly Bring J.P. Morgan Cheer

 
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After a less auspicious prelude and a positive start to the biggest healthcare conference of the year, the news flow and investors’ support for biotech initially improved.


Sangamo Nearing Fabry Gene Therapy Deal To Fund Its Pipeline

 
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Low on cash when Pfizer handed back rights to its hemophilia A gene therapy, Sangamo is talking to partners for its Fabry disease gene therapy to fund its two lead programs through proof-of-concept.

J.P. Morgan Notebook: Priorities For The Year Ahead

Daily notebook from the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Insights from interviews with Astellas, Ultragenyx, Acadia and Tris Pharma; plus updates from Madrigal, Agios and Verve.

Vaccine Manufacturers Prepare To Fight Disinformation With Transparency

 

At J.P. Morgan, GSK, Sanofi and Pfizer said they are prepared to address questions about vaccines under a new US administration, while former FDA commissioner Gottlieb warned of threats to public safety.

Editas Looks To Upregulate Its Fortunes With In Vivo Editing

 

After ditching its clinical-stage ex vivo candidate in December, the CRISPR-based company is starting all over again with a focus on in vivo therapies and upregulating beneficial genes.


Deals And Sunshine At J.P. Morgan, But Biopharma Outlook Remains Mixed

 

Initial excitement over a few small deals announced at the opening of J.P. Morgan tapered off as approaching exclusivity losses, a lack of big takeouts and political uncertainty weighed on sentiment.

J.P. Morgan Notebook: Big Pharma’s BD Goals For 2025

Daily notebook from the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Gilead's getting more selective; new Roche BD head explains strategy; Bayer's optimistic about elinzanetant launch; AbbVie looks to expand in oncology; and Edgewise, Scholar Rock and Ionis talk 2025 plans.

Deal Watch: Bausch Companies Set Hectic Pace At J.P. Morgan With Five Deals

 
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Plus deals involving Lantheus/Life Molecular Imaging, Teva/Klinge/Formycon, X4/Norgine, Biohaven/Merus, Lilly/Mediar and more.

Avidity Set To File First Of Three Muscular Dystrophy Drugs In 2025

 

The company is moving quickly to bring its antibody oligonucleotide conjugates to patients in three separate muscular dystrophy diseases, causing unease for its rivals.