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In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the emergence of TrumpRx and its implications for direct-to-consumer drug commercialization, new funding momentum across rare disease R&D, and Eli Lilly’s definitive agreement to acquire Aderum Biotechnologies.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover market reaction to Novo Nordisk’s recent board shake-up, MJH Life Sciences’ acquisition of BPD Healthcare to strengthen its health system reach, and why clinical trial site satisfaction is becoming a key competitive differentiator for sponsors and CROs.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover major leadership changes at Novo Nordisk, Kenvue’s request for the FDA to reject a petition calling for Tylenol label changes, and industry insights from Bob Mauch on building a stronger, more resilient pharmaceutical supply chain.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Merck’s $70 billion expansion of U.S. operations, the FDA’s latest approvals for Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus and Roche’s Gazyva, and a new digital health partnership between Amazon and WeightWatchers bringing prescription weight-loss drugs directly to consumers.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the FDA’s creation of a new National Priority Voucher Program, the market reaction to President Trump’s remarks on GLP-1 drug prices, and how autonomous AI is transforming omnichannel marketing in pharma.

Artax Biopharma’s CEO Rob Armstrong explains recent shifts in autoimmune R&D before discussing his leadership style.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore how antibody-drug conjugate collaborations are moving beyond oncology into autoimmune diseases, EMD Serono’s agreement with the Trump administration to expand access to in vitro fertilization therapies, and how the obesity treatment market is evolving after GLP-1 dominance.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore how pharma leaders are rethinking workforce development at the executive level, the industry’s growing investment in rare disease therapies, and emerging opportunities and challenges in psychiatric drug development.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore Johnson & Johnson’s plan to separate its orthopaedics division into a standalone company, the global implications of the Most Favored Nation drug pricing proposal, and strategies helping small biotechs reach market faster.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Takeda’s new multi-year research collaboration with Nabla Bio, how tariff and pricing pressures are driving pharma toward direct-to-consumer strategies, and reports of AstraZeneca reaching an agreement with the Trump administration.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ CEO Catherine Owen Adams discusses the current climate in R&D and details her leadership style.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Ypsomed’s new North Carolina manufacturing site, how pharma leaders are maintaining strategic clarity amid policy whiplash, and Excellergy’s $70 million Series A launch to advance its trifunctional immunotherapy platform.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Bristol Myers Squibb’s $1.5 billion acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics, ongoing legal and market implications of the Most Favored Nation drug pricing proposal, and the FDA’s approval of Libtayo as an adjuvant therapy for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the FDA’s approval of Johnson & Johnson’s Simponi for pediatric ulcerative colitis, why DSCSA compliance is only the beginning of pharma supply chain modernization, and the agency’s approval of Jascayd for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore why medical AI success depends on more than algorithms, Amgen’s launch of its new direct-to-consumer platform AmgenNow, and AstraZeneca’s multi-target research partnership with Algen.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the FDA lifting its clinical hold on Neurizon Therapeutics’ lead program Nuz-001, the agency’s export ban on Sun Pharma’s Halol facility, and new insights on how small biotechs can better navigate regulatory and market complexities.

Welcome to Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, your quick briefing on the top news shaping the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover lessons from FDA complete response letters shaping CMC strategy in cell and gene therapy, Takeda’s decision to discontinue its cell therapy research programs, and the CDC’s latest update to COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the FDA’s new fast-track review program for U.S.-made generics, Novartis’ FDA approval of Rhapsido for chronic spontaneous urticaria, and Halozyme’s $750 million acquisition of Elektrofi to strengthen drug delivery innovation.

Stay informed on key pharmaceutical news, including tariff updates, FDA shutdown risks, and insights from recent cell and gene therapy reviews.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Novo Nordisk’s resubmission of its BLA for Awiqli, the FDA’s approval of Kedrion’s Qivigy for primary humoral immunodeficiency, and Eli Lilly’s decision to halt development of a muscle-preserving weight-loss therapy.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover AbbVie’s new API manufacturing site in Illinois, AstraZeneca’s plan to harmonize its global stock exchange listings, and reports that President Trump will announce a government-run direct-to-patient drug purchasing website.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the impact of Novo Nordisk layoffs on its hometown in Denmark, GSK’s appointment of Luke Miels as its next CEO, and the FDA’s approval of Regeneron’s Evkeeza for children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the White House’s push for a Most Favored Nation drug pricing model, the FDA’s approval of Eli Lilly’s Inluriyo for ESR1-mutated metastatic breast cancer, and President Trump’s call for steep tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Glenmark’s billion-dollar exclusive licensing deal with Hengrui, Harmony Biosciences’ trial setback for Zygel, and the CDC’s unanimous vote to broaden COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover the market reaction to Trump’s Tylenol–autism claim, the FDA’s complete response letter to Scholar Rock for its spinal muscular atrophy treatment, and a closer look at the state of evidence linking Tylenol use and autism risk.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover GSK’s supplemental application to update the label for Leucovorin, the FDA’s complete response letter to Otsuka and Lundbeck’s sNDA for Rexulti, and the medical community’s response to former President Trump’s claims linking Tylenol use to autism risk.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Biogen’s acquisition of Alcyone Therapeutics to expand its drug delivery solutions, the FDA’s expanded approval of Incyte’s Opzelura for atopic dermatitis in young children, and Pfizer’s move to acquire Metsera to strengthen its obesity and cardiovascular pipeline.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover how pharma companies can scale AI pilots into enterprise-wide value, GSK’s plan to invest $30 billion in U.S. biopharma capacity, and Novo Nordisk’s clinical trial success with oral Wegovy.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore how AI is disrupting higher education and career pathways, AllRock Bio’s $50 million Series A funding to advance its lead molecule, and FDA warning letters issued to Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Hims over misleading drug advertising.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Lilly’s orforglipron as a prime candidate for FDA fast-track approval, Merck and Daiichi Sankyo’s breakthrough therapy designation for R-DXd in ovarian cancer, and Novo Nordisk’s EU approval of Rybelsus for reducing cardiovascular risk.

Today's episode covers the president’s call to lower drug costs for patients, the compliance and operational pressures facing pharmaceutical manufacturers, and a White House plan to restrict treatments discovered in China.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Lundbeck’s restructuring affecting more than 600 international employees, Novo Nordisk’s global plan to cut 9,000 jobs, and former President Trump’s push to rein in pharmaceutical direct-to-consumer advertising.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we explore strategies to strengthen pharma sales messaging, the role of AI-driven simulations in field rep training, and the FDA’s updated Green List restricting ingredients used in GLP-1 compounding.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we review the wave of pharmaceutical layoffs shaping 2025, highlight the latest Pharm Exec Top 50 company rankings, and cover BioNTech and Duality Biologics’ clinical trial success with BNT323.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we will recap the top stories of the week, exploring the current state of the GLP-1 market, review major pharmaceutical layoffs shaping 2025, and cover Pfizer’s response to political pressure on COVID-19 vaccine safety evidence.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover political pressure on Moderna and Novavax to release COVID-19 vaccine evidence, a deep dive into the evolving GLP-1 market, and Sanofi’s share decline following disappointing Phase III results for Amlitelimab.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Pfizer’s response to political pressure over COVID-19 vaccine safety data, Cheryl Reicin’s outlook on future GLP-1 investment, and Novartis’ $5.2 billion acquisition of Argo Biopharmaceuticals.

In a turbulent era for biopharma, leadership demands clarity, resilience, and adaptability. In this candid podcast conversation with Pharm Exec, Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, shares high-level insights on what CEOs can do to thrive amid the disruption—from regulatory agility to cultural resilience. The corporate strategy expert explains why the best leaders are the best learners—and how prioritization, honesty, and boldness will separate those who merely survive from those who shape the industry’s future.

In this week’s Pharmaceutical Executive Weekly, we cover CSL’s decision to cut 15% of its U.S. workforce and close 22 plasma centers, Pfizer’s Phase 3 trial failure in sickle cell disease, and Eli Lilly’s new LillyDirect program expanding full-dose Zepbound access for obesity patients.

LaShell Robinson, Head of Global Feasibility and Trial Equity at Takeda, discusses strategies to address underrepresentation in phase III psoriasis trials. She also talks about Takeda's partnerships with community stakeholders like Inside Edge, Black Health Matters, and Hispanic Communication Global Network to help improve engagement, address operational barriers by incorporating multicultural imagery, and prioritize sites with diverse patient demographics. She also explains how they've enhanced investigator diversity through educational sessions and multilingual toolkits, and how Takeda aims to expand these efforts globally.

In this Pharmaceutical Executive podcast epsiode, Peter Ax, Founder & CEO of UpScriptHealth, discusses:  The impact of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting branded and generics medications How tariffs could lead to strategic supply chain changes, including potential US manufacturing shifts.  How digital health platforms, like UpScriptHealth, can help reduce friction and costs in healthcare, potentially offsetting tariff impacts  The importance of telehealth in ensuring medication availability Strategic partnerships between digital health platforms and pharma companies to improve patient care and access and more

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Jennifer Butler, Chief Commercial Officer of Pleio, discusses: The threat of misinformation to public health and how emotional appeal plays a part Where patients are turning for trustworthy health information Strategies that can be used to verify information Pharma's role in helping to ensure patients have access to health insights they can trust Why the industry is turning to peer-to-patient platforms,  trusted patient communities, and pharmacies to educate patients What kind of role regulatory agencies should play in the battle against misinformation and much more! Check out our new look and read o...

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast, CEO and Founder of Sooth, Ian Baer, is back to discuss:  The growing distrust in social media Why people trust friends and influencers over companies The EMA's departure from X  Concerns about information accessibility The healthcare industry's trust gap  "Dark Social" and SO MUCH MORE! Pharmaceutical Executive has a brand new look! Click through our February issue here: https://www.pharmexec.com/journals/pharmaceutical-executive/pharmaceutical-executive-february-2025 

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Bill Grambley, CEO of AllazoHealth, delves into the potential of AI to revolutionize patient engagement and adherence. By utilizing patient-level data and predictive modeling, AI can identify individual needs and preferences, tailoring interventions to optimize treatment outcomes. This personalized approach addresses the common challenges of medication non-adherence and improves patient outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of ethical considerations and data privacy when leveraging AI in healthcare. By focusing on patient well-being and using AI responsibly, healthcare providers can significantly enhance patient experiences and improve overall health outcomes.

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin, MD, FACOG of HRC Fertility (@md.lawrence.werlin on TikTok), discusses the challenges of addressing fertility misinformation on social media. He emphasizes the importance of providing accurate and reliable information and encourages patients to consult with healthcare professionals. He also discusses the ethical considerations of using social media to share personal and professional experiences in the field of fertility and so much more!

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Shubh Goel, Head of Immuno-Oncology and Gastrointestinal Tumors, US Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, discusses the findings of the NIAGARA trial in bladder cancer and the significance of the five-year overall survival data from the HIMALAYA trial, particularly the long-term efficacy of the STRIDE regimen for unresectable liver cancer, and much more.

UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss: Counterfeit weight loss drugs (particularly fake Ozempic) and potential health risks What can be done to raise awareness among consumers about the dangers of counterfeit medications Ways increase access to legitimate weight loss medications, especially for those in underserved communities and much more!

Brian Hillberdink, EVP, LEO Pharma and President of LEO Pharma's US affiliate, discusses how is they're positioning to capitalize on the unmet needs in other specific therapeutic areas, their approach to orphan drug development, challenges and opportunities adapting to the US market, and more.

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive podcast, Charlotte Owens, MD, FACOG, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research at Organon discusses: The broader societal implications of these maternal health issues highlighted in The Commonwealth Fund study The most critical changes needed to close the gaps in R&D for maternal health solutions and how feasible they are to make Specific efforts Organon is undertaking to invest in research, education, and its pipeline to focus on critical areas of need in maternal health How her in-practice experience as an OB-GYN are informing Organon's strategic approach to addressing maternal health challenges ...

Michael Abrams, Managing Partner at Numerof & Associates discusses pharmacy deserts and the main factors that are contributing to the closures of both large and independent pharmacies, what alternative solutions can help ensure continued access to medications for all Americans (particularly those in underserved communities), some potential long term consequences if these pharmacy closures continue, and so much more

Jim Shehan, chair of the FDA Regulatory practice, Lowenstein Sandler, discusses: Top legal and regulatory concerns for investors considering when financing companies developing or marketing GLP-1 drugs How the FDA and other regulators likely to respond to the increased public interest and potential off-label use of GLP-1 drugs What needs to be done for GLP-1s to be covered Steps companies developing weight-loss medications should take to ensure responsible and ethical practice Advice for investors and financiers who are considering entering the weight-loss medication market

Amanda Powers-Han, Chief Marketing Officer, Greater Than One, and Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses how improved DE&I in healthcare marketing strategies not only reach diverse audiences more effectively but also contribute to improved patient care outcomes, challenges faced in crafting culturally sensitive messages, and much more.

Link to Honeycomb Health video: https://www.pharmexec.com/view/going-beyond-visuals-to-connect-with-diverse-audiences

Currax Pharmaceuticals CEO, George Hampton discusses what patient success has looked like for their oral anti-obesity medication, how expanded access can help with the world's obesity epidemic, when prices should come down, and much more. 

In this week’s episode, in recognition of international women’s month, Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs has compiled audio clips from interviews with female KOLs that she's been fortunate enough to speak with over this past month for content across a few of our brands. 

Featured in this episode are:
Emma Banks, CEO, ramarketing
Jill Jaroch, Senior Director, Women’s Health & Urology Marketing, Astellas
Marie Teil, Global Head, UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program
Julia Lakeland, Chief Product Office, uMotif

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Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer, Sooth, discusses their recent data and research about some massive behavioral shifts occurring across Gen-Z, and how pharmaceutical companies and healthcare advertising agencies can adapt their strategies to attract the ever elusive generation. 

Jingsong Wang, Chairman of Nona Biosciences, discusses Nona Biosciences’ recent exclusive license agreement with Pfizer Inc. for the development and commercialization of HBM9033, an innovative antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting MSLN, a key antigen in various solid tumors. Wang believes that the partnership will significantly advance Nona's Harbour Mice® platform and ADC ecosystem.

Fran Gregory, VP of Emerging Therapies, Cardinal Health discusses her career, how both CAR-T therapies and personalization have been gaining momentum and what kind of progress we expect to see from them, some of the biggest hurdles facing their section of the industry, the importance of patient advocacy and so much more. 

Sameer Lal, Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Medical Solutions at Indegene, discusses findings from their new study about Reshaping Pharmacovigilance in the age of AI, digital/generative AI opportunities, how quickly the industry is adopting this technology, and much more.

Dr. Julien Boisdron, Global Head of OneMedical / Chief Medical Officer Roche Diabetes Care, discusses the current standard for diabetes care, the importance of patient advocacy and mental health, what the future of this space holds, and much more. 

Edward Triebell, Commercial Executive Director for MRN Technologies, discusses the biggest digital trends in clinical research right now, how COVID-19 impacted the use of digital within sponsors and CROs, what the future of DCT services looks like, and much more.

David Klein, co founder and CEO of Click Therapeutics, discusses the new FDA SaMD guidance, the clear differences between companion apps and SaMD, and gives insight into what to expect from this combination in the future.

In this exclusive Pharm Exec Podcast episode with Paul Biondi, executive partner at Flagship Pioneering (the venture creation firm behind Moderna and many other life science firms) and president of Pioneering Medicines, Meg Rivers, managing editor, asks Biondi about 1) the process of founding a company; 2) what factors they consider when deciding whether to partner with a pharmaceutical company (like your partnership with Novo Nordisk) or a foundation (like your partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)—along with what makes one organization stand out from another; 3) where science is booming in pharma right now; 4) deciding whether to found a company looking to...

Commercialization is a tough road to navigate even for the most established bio/pharmaceutical therapies. But as cell and gene therapies (CGTs) continue to form roots and make a splash worldwide—but specifically in the US—commercialization forms its own version of standardization and best practices.
In this exclusive interview with Pharmaceutical Executive, Lung-I Cheng, vice president of CGT, Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), discusses:
1) defining CGT commercialization strategies and foundational knowledge—and the best music metaphor
2) what he wishes companies knew about commercialization strategies
3) common knowledge gaps of CGTs
4) how CGT developers can overcome key challenges, includ...

Gerald Kierce, co founder and CEO of Trustible and Andrew Gamino-Cheong, the company's CTO and co founder, delve into the realm of artificial intelligence discussing Trustible's mission and its pioneering efforts to ensure ethical AI use particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and how it navigates complex AI regulations across the globe.

How to price a bio/pharmaceutical drug is one of the most complex topics for pharmaceutical executives, as there are many factors to consider. Alice Valder Curran, life sciences regulatory expert and partner, Hogan Lovells LLP, reveals the following to Pharmaceutical Executive® in this exclusive Pharm Exec Podcast interview: 1) the biggest drug pricing challenges today; 2) current efforts to lower drug pricing; 3) what companies should consider as it relates to drug pricing from a legal perspective; 3) the status of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), specifically what should companies be watching for; 4) potential impact on companies from the IRA; 5) IRA milestones we w...

In this podcast, Sharlene Jenner, vice president of engagement strategy at Abelson Taylor and professor of AI and personalization for digital marketers at Southern Methodist University, leads a panel of five industry leaders in a roundtable discussion. The conversation delves into the practicalities of current AI applications and confronts the ethical and regulatory issues related to the technology. The panelists also explore the direct consequences and prospective implications of AI, providing listeners with a snapshot of the present and an outlook on the transformative potential of emerging technologies in the pharmaceutical marketing sphere.
The panel consists of: Faruk Capan...

In this podcast, Mohit Manrao, the SVP and head of US oncology at AstraZeneca, shares his journey from growing up in Northern India with aspirations of becoming a doctor, to leading oncology initiatives at AstraZeneca in the US. A central strategy to ultimately eliminate cancer includes ensuring that the latest scientific advancements are accessible to patients in every zip code and the necessity of integrating the patient perspective at every stage—from early discovery to commercialization, recognizing the importance of diverse patient needs, non-invasive diagnostics, and alleviating challenges in access to screenings and treatments.

Welcome to a riveting episode of the Pharm Exec podcast, where we dive headfirst into the transformative world of AI in healthcare with Sharlene Jenner, vice president of engagement strategy with the award-winning agency Abelson Taylor. This enlightening conversation traverses the advancements and potential risks of AI, the revolution it is stirring in pharmaceutical marketing, and its game-changing role in understanding complex protein structures. Amid the rapid innovation, we explore the urgent need for ethical guidelines and regulations to keep pace with technology.

We all know that the pharma industry is about people—bettering the lives of others through good research, life-changing pharmaceuticals, and keeping the patient front and center. But Jag Dosanjh, president, US neuroscience and eye care, AbbVie, lives that principle. In this podcast episode, Meg Rivers, managing editor, talks with Dosanjh about what he calls a “people business” and his approach to leadership. He starts his career in the medical sales space before working in many different roles and therapeutic areas before ultimately landing at AbbVie. He was also nominated HBA’s mentor of the year and shares insights into being a...

This Pharma 50 companion episode delves into the vital topic of trust within the pharmaceutical industry. Morton Nielsen, senior partner for the life sciences practice at Wittkieffer, dissects the concept, drawing on parallels to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and discusses practical methods for measuring and operationally improving trust. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in understanding the current state and future evolution of trust in the pharmaceutical sector, an industry where trust forms a fundamental pillar for delivering on its mission statement.
Read the 2023 Pharma 50 article here: https://www.pharmexec.com/view/2023-pharm-exec-top-50-companies

The 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders share with Meg Rivers, managing editor of Pharmaceutical Executive, and the editorial team what makes a good leader, what has made them the proudest in their career, lessons they wish they had known when starting out, and more.
Congratulations to the 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders: Natasha A. Hernday, chief business officer, Seagen; Simon Holland, vice president, women's health commercial lead, Organon; Justin To, chief operating officer, skeletal dysplasias and gene therapy, Bridge Bio; Frank Watanabe, president and CEO, Arcutis Biotherapeutics; and Hanadie Yousef, PhD, co-founder and CEO, Juvena Therapeutics.
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Launching a drug and receiving approvals—whether it’s in the U.S. or globally—is challenging to navigate. It’s a process that often takes years and a lot of back-and-forth communication with regulatory bodies.
In this episode, Torrey Cope, partner, food, drug, and medical device practice, Sidley Austin LLP, discusses drug approvals and drug launches from a legal perspective, including 1) his work as an attorney; 2) tips for drug approvals from a legal perspective; 3) current regulatory challenges the industry is facing in the U.S.; 4) the shift away from a one-sized-fits all approach to marketing and global launches; 5) tips for...

In this episode of the Pharmaceutical Executive Podcast, we dive into a conversation with Frank Watanabe, president and CEO of Arcutis, a medical dermatology company with a patient-first approach. Discover how Arcutis is transforming the dermatology landscape with its innovative product offerings, such as FDA-approved Zoryve for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis and their upcoming products for seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Learn about the company's guiding principles, the importance of keeping patients at the forefront of decision-making, and the need for further innovation in the dermatology sector after decades of stagnation.

Elizabeth (Beth) Garner, chief scientific officer for Ferring Pharmaceuticals, speaks with Meg Rivers, managing editor, about: 1) her journey into the world of pharma, including her transition from being a physician/surgeon to working in clinical trials; 2) both women’s and men’s reproductive health; 3) the latest technologies in fertility treatment (for men and women); 4) unmet needs in fertility care; 5) trends in contraception and fertility treatment; 6) DE&I and access to care, and 7) predictions for the contraception and fertility treatment spaces in the coming years

Two companies join forces to unlock the hidden potential in existing drugs to save lives suffering from rare diseases. In 2010, Dr. David Fajgenbaum, co-founder, Every Cure, was a third-year medical student when he became critically ill with Castleman disease (CD). After months of hospitalization and in critical condition, nearly dying several times, he launched an initiative to find treatments to save his life and others. Fajgenbaum and Michelle Longmire, CEO and co-founder, Medable—both physicians and entrepreneurs—team up in a new partnership to treat rare diseases by repurposing drugs that are
already on the market and finding other ther...

Cathi Ahearn is a seasoned biotechnology leaders with formative stints at Genentech, Roche, and now at Bristol Myers Squibb, as SVP of worldwide commercial portfolio strategy. Cathi is focused on one goal: shortening the path between creating medical innovation and getting that innovation to patients. Cathi chats with senior editor at Pharmaceutical Executive about her experiences in the past 20+ years and most importantly, the power of cross-functional collaboration, bringing different teams together and tearing down silos that limit the impact new innovations can have for patients.

Across most industries, finding and keeping the right talent is a constant challenge for companies. This challenge is perhaps even more prevalent in the pharmaceutical industry, which requires a significant amount of specialization. Rebekah Martin, senior VP of reward, inclusion, and talent acquisition for AstraZeneca, discusses recruiting talent in pharma with Meg Rivers, managing editor. Specifically, Martin talks about 1) her journey into pharma; 2) reasons that finding and keeping talent is a challenge today in pharma; 3) ways to address the need for talent; 4) identifying and nurturing young talent; 5) increasing interest in working in bio/pharma, particularly among students; 6) how talent can...

Join Tina Fascetti, CCO of The Agency Network at MJH Life Sciences for a podcast interview with Ryan Potter, ACD Art, and Priscila Ramos, ACD Copy, from McCann Health as they share the "behind the creative" story of their Apex Award-winning consumer creative campaign for Entresto. The Apex Awards is judged by none other than the people they are aimed to connect with, the patients themselves.

In his position, Faruk Capan leads thousands of employees around the globe with a focus on bold innovation—one can imagine how excited he is about Chat GPT, which set the record for fastest-growing user base in history. Senior editor Fran Pollaro and Faruk go back and forth about positives, negatives, hopes, and fears attached to generative AI for us as regular humans, and as pharma marketers. The pair delve into content creation, creative, video production, research, sales and marketing…it’s clear that we’re on the precipice of life-changing innovation.

It is no easy feat to break into a male-dominated field as a woman, no less the bio/pharmaceutical industry. Piper Trelstad, PhD, head of chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC), Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, shares with Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief of Pharmaceutical Executive, her experiences working in the industry, specifically in the vaccines space, as well as what it was like for her moving up the ranks as a woman. Other topics discussed include Trelstad’s predictions for more women working at the C-suite level, the inner workings of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (including work on an...

Amanda Powers-Han, chief marketing officer at Greater Than One, has a couple of decades in the industry and is always on top of the latest trends in marketing and media for the pharma industry. She talks with senior editor Fran Pollaro about the ascension of social media as an incremental investment to one that is foundational. The pair delve into the honed focus on HCPs, especially in the rare disease space, building out sophisticated targeting strategies via multiple data partners, and the different uses across the social landscape, especially with video—from HCP social sites like Dermo and Medscape to th...

Cell and gene therapies are at the tip of everyone’s tongues in biopharma. Significant headway has been made in this space, though there is more research that needs to be done and many more therapeutic areas to eventually apply this method of treatment to. Chris Fox, president of Novartis Gene Therapies, shares insights into her work with gene therapies and discusses commercialization challenges. Through its gene therapies business, Novartis builds on the capabilities created through its experience with Zolgensma, a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. Fox also dives into how she entered the pharma space, her role at No...

As a society and industry, we’re emerging out of a period of hyper-accelerated digital and virtual growth, a positive born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many in the industry are wondering how the sales force is going to look and how they’re going to approach and communicate effectively with HCPs and patients. Pratap Khedkar, CEO of ZS, discusses this time of change with senior editor, Fran Pollaro, as well as the implications associated with the Inflation Reduction Act, the focus and importance of patient-centricity, what we might see in 2023 in the sales and marketing vertical, and more.

On this week’s episode, Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief, and Miranda Schmalfuhs, group social media editor, speak with Steve Paul, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Karuna Therapeutics, as well as Andrew Miller, founder and chief operating officer of Karuna Therapeutics. Miller was also one of Pharm Exec’s 2020 Emerging Pharma Leaders.
The editors speak with Paul and Miller about the following: 1) their journey into pharma; 2) the factors that impact their decision to pursue any individual drug product; 3) the mental health/disorder treatment landscape; 4) what treatment has been like, historically, for schizophrenia and psychosis in Alzheimer's disease; 5) the comp...

Marcella Milliet Sciorra, Chief Marketing Officer at DeepIntent, discusses Connected TV, or CTV, how it differs from over the top, and how CTV fits into the future of pharmaceutical marketing.

In episode 121 of the Pharm Exec Podcast, Nathalie Dompé, co-CEO of Dompé Pharmaceuticals, shares a glimpse into her journey in the pharma industry, her leadership style, the differences in working in leadership in the United States vs. Europe (Italy, specifically), and technologies in the biopharma industry. Meg Rivers, editor-in-chief, and Miranda Schmalfuhs, group social media editor, also talk to Dompé about: 1) launching a rare disease drug in the United States, the commercial/sales/marketing challenges, and what the company learned in the process; 2) how launching a rare disease drug differs from other drugs as it relates to the commercialization phase; 3) how...

In episode 120, Nico Saraceno, editor of Pharmaceutical Commerce and host of the Pharmaceutical Commerce Podcast, and Andy Studna, associate editor and cohost of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, discuss what their respective podcasts offer to listeners, best guests, and more.
Listen to the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast: https://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/editorial-podcasts
Listen to the Pharmaceutical Commerce Podcast: https://www.pharmaceuticalcommerce.com/editorial-podcasts

Sarah McKinnon, Senior Art Director at The Grey Group, discusses her entrance into the advertising world through blending art and science in school, understanding the connection between human health and storytelling, her own experiences as a patient along with a healthy dose of grit and passion to inform her audiences and her career.

In episode 119, Doina Ionescu, Managing Director, UK & ROI, at Merck, discusses her career journey, gender discrimination in the workplace, her role in the ABPI, and lessons she's taken from Queen Elizabeth II.

In episode 118, Paula Brown Stafford, CEO of Novan, discusses the company’s upcoming NDA filing for its topical agent for molluscum contagiosum, what commercialization could look like and her goals for the future.

In episode 117, Helen Sabzevari, CEO of Precigen, discusses her drive to study science as a Persian-born woman, the opportunities she’s had to research immunology, and how she’s now developing next-generation CAR-T treatments for cancer, in addition to other therapies.

In episode 116, Dr. Greg Rippon, vice president and chief medical partner at Genentech, discusses his work in Alzheimer’s and his outlook for the future of the therapeutic space.

In episode 115, Raj Verma, chief diversity, culture, and experience officer at Sanofi, discusses the various ways people see diversity around the world and how companies should be building diversity, equity, and inclusion into a company’s everyday fabric.

Proximyl Health’s Halen Dang, VP, Creative Director of Art and Carrie Morris, VP, Creative Director of Copy discuss remote teamwork and how to successfully lead agency creative teams with hybrid schedules.

In episode 114, Tiago Reis Marques, MD, PhD, CEO of Pasithea Therapeutics, discusses why it’s important to manage high levels of workplace stress, and how companies can help employees in need.
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In episode 113, Indranil Bagchi, senior vice president and worldwide head, value and access at Novartis, and member of Pharmaceutical Executive Editorial Advisory Board, discusses the challenges of reaching patients and what he believes can help improve the situation.
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Carolyn O’Neill, Chief Creative Officer of Centron discusses their APEX-award winning global disease awareness campaign for both HCPs and patients, “Dimensionalizing the Patient Experience in PNH.” PNH or paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare immune disorder that attacks a person’s red blood cells. The campaign was meant to build on it is not an inherited disease and people’s symptoms don’t exhibit externally, usually appearing in mid-life and portray the feelings of a PNH sufferer.