Novartis Development Head On The India Hub, AI And Not Doing ‘Me Too’ Stuff In Obesity

 

Novartis president, development and chief medical officer talks about the pivotal role of the development India hub in progressing breakthrough drugs, how AI is delivering gains in the trials arena, driving focus in the R&D engine and the Swiss group’s approach in the obesity space.

Parexel Leaders On Trial Diversity, AI And What’s Holding Sponsors Back In India

 

Parexel's CEO Peyton Howell and India boss Sanjay Vyas talk to Scrip about the value of clinical trial diversity, AI pilots underway and opportunities for India amid geopolitical rumblings, as well as the need for standardized regulatory approaches to enhance sponsor interest.

Commission Led By HHS Secretary Kennedy Will Probe ‘Threats’ To Children, Including Medicines

 
• By 

President Trump's Executive Order creating the commission does not mention vaccines, which Kennedy has criticized.

Lexicon Has A Lot Riding On LX9211 Phase IIb Readout In Pain

 

CEO Mike Exton talked to Scrip about moving the company forward after a disappointingly disruptive 2024.


Reflections From Biotech Leader John Maraganore

 

The founder and director of City Therapeutics and founding CEO of Alnylam discussed pressing issues facing the biotech sector in a fireside chat at the recent BIO CEO & Investor Conference.

Bridge Biotherapeutics Confident In IPF Contender As It Seeks Global Partner

 
• By 

The CEO of Korean biotech Bridge Biotherapeutics shares progress and strategy for its lead candidate for IPF, along with thoughts on what Trump and the ongoing Korean political crisis might mean for the industry.

How To Work With Trump, The Future Of US Life Sciences And More: Updates From BIO CEO & Investor

 

Highlights from the BIO CEO & Investor Conference, held in New York 10-11 February, include the impact of US political changes, Chinese companies entering the obesity race, and IPO pitfalls.

How Research Head Jane Grogan Is Reinforcing Biogen’s Internal And External R&D Focus

 
• By 

CEO Christopher Viehbacher has said repeatedly that Biogen will build its pipeline internally and through deals, and Grogan reshuffled the research organization with that in mind.


Executives On The Move: Two CMOs And Two CEOs and CFOs Each Among This Week’s Changes

Recent moves in the industry include C-suite changes at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Procaps Group, plus Viracta Therapeutics acquires chief executive officer from Molecular Templates.

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

 
• By 

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

 
• By 

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.

Novartis’s Bulto: Kisqali Is Blueprint For More Competitive US Launches

 

Novartis enjoyed exceptional growth in 2024, and its US leader, Victor Bulto, puts that down to greater R&D and commercial co-ordination paying off with drugs such as Kisqali in early breast cancer.


Executives On The Move: Two CFOs And CCOs Each And Three CMOs Among This Week’s Changes

Recent moves in the industry include changes at the top at Shanghai Bao Pharmaceutical and Alumis, plus Nurix Therapeutics acquires chief commercial officer from Arvinas.

Beyond Vaccines: Kennedy’s Anti-Pharma Side On Display At Senate Hearings

 

Health and Human Services Department Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely said prescription drugs are the third leading cause of death and made other comments on corporate capture, mifepristone, anti-depressants, and ADHD treatments, suggesting someone who often sows doubt and misleads on the risk-benefit balance of pharmaceuticals.

Takeda Names Kim New CEO As It Reports Solid Q3

 
• By 

Leading Japanese pharma firm names first ever woman chief exec as it reports a jump in operating profit in the fiscal nine months, led by Entyvio.

Medicare Price Negotiation Will Continue Under Trump With Possible ‘Improvements’

 
• By 

HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed the Trump Administration's support for Medicare price negotiation during his confirmation hearing.


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.

Executives On The Move: Two CEOs, Three CCOs And One COO Among This Week’s Changes

Recent moves in the industry include C-suite changes at Ribometrix and Emyria, plus Arvinas acquires chief commercial officer from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.

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.