In-depth analysis of the critical issues impacting the full spectrum of the pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain.
The escalating trade tensions between the US and China took another turn as the American Chemistry Council, which represents US manufacturers of chemicals and plastics, testified last week to oppose what it called a “stunning and confusing”...
Whether on the “buy” or “sell” side, using the right negotiation tools and strategies is crucial. In DCAT Sharp Sourcing LIVE, a webinar from DCAT livestreamed from London, Niro Sivanathan, PhD, Associate Professor, London Business School, shares...
The pharma industry is providing feedback on the FDA’s draft guidance on continuous manufacturing, with GSK, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, J&J, the Association for Accessible Medicines, CEFIC’s Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Committee, and...
Albert Bourla, who became CEO of Pfizer in January, has made his first large-scale deal as CEO: a pending $11.4-billion acquisition of Array BioPharma, which specializes in small-molecule cancer drugs. How does the move fit into the company’s...
Sanofi CEO Olivier Brandicourt has announced plans to retire, effective September 1, with Paul Hudson, head of Novartis' pharmaceutical division, taking the helm. With Sanofi facing competition in its diabetes-drug franchise and recent moves in...
The emergence of mega-contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), limited acquisition targets of CDMOs due to tight capacity, and burgeoning trade issues are key issues influencing deal-making in the CDMO market.
Mergers and...
High-potency manufacturing and capabilities for early-stage development are among recent investment trends by contract development and manufacturing organizations/contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs/CMOs) of intermediates and small-molecule...
The oncology drug market, the pharma industry's largest sector, is taking center stage at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago this week. A recent IQVIA analysis highlights the key trends, recent...
The pharmaceutical industry is in a wait-and-see mode as the UK tries to come up with a new Brexit plan that will mend internal division in the UK while still satisfying the EU. What is the impact on supply and pharma regulation?
Brexit: where it...
Norman Sharpless, MD, became Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in early April after taking the helm from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who stepped down for personal reasons. With a new executive...
