Immunotherapy changed the cancer treatment landscape. Is the gut microbiome the next frontier?

The president of L.A.’s City of Hope Cancer Center believes the current state of cancer treatments can be greatly improved with a peek into the gut’s many mysteries.  

By Michael Gibney • Jan. 31, 2024

‘1 plus 1 equals 3’ — the co-CEO model in pharma

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ co-founders and co-CEOs Josh Cohen and Justin Klee explain their approach to dual leadership and why it can be a good fit in life sciences.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 26, 2024

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Clinical trial diversity

As pharma wises up to the fact that the current playbook for improving clinical trial diversity has yet to make a meaningful impact, the quest is on to refine that approach.

By PharmaVoice staff

The biggest questions hanging over pharma in 2024

Key trends on the horizon in the life sciences this year.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 25, 2024

J&J’s 2024 strategy will focus on newer meds to offset Stelara’s patent cliff

Executives on the healthcare giant’s full-year earnings call highlighted a strong cash position and incremental dealmaking as a way to get past incoming competition.

By Michael Gibney • Jan. 24, 2024

Five years after closing the Shire deal, Takeda is ready to harvest from its latest reinvention

Amid criticisms of Takeda’s megamerger, the company’s CSO said it has built a pipeline that will deliver.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 19, 2024

FDA chief says agency can’t manage health tech alone

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf recently spoke about the future of AI and machine learning and the need for constant vigilance to improve healthcare systems.

By Alexandra Pecci • Jan. 16, 2024

Pharma execs sound off on trends and policies they’re tracking in 2024

From regulatory concerns to leadership skills, pharma leaders at JPM shared how they’re approaching the coming year.

By Meagan Parrish • Jan. 12, 2024

10 of our most read articles in 2023

A presidential candidate, a changing biotech market and an enduring murder mystery — here are PharmaVoice’s most-read articles this year.

By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 22, 2023

Rise of the chief investment officer: Why the unique role works for Roivant

Dr. Mayukh Sukhatme, president and chief investment officer for Roivant, discusses the long game of partnering and business deals in biopharma.

By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 18, 2023

A former CDC head on key R&D areas, public trust and if we learned anything from COVID-19

Dr. Julie Gerberding, now president and CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, shares lessons learned from a long career in academic, public health and industry.

By Meagan Parrish • Dec. 13, 2023

Bristol Myers’ commercial chief on the industry’s ‘seismic’ changes over 27 years and what’s coming next

Adam Lenkowsky’s unique vantage point on the major transformations shaping BMS and the industry as a whole.

By Michael Gibney • Dec. 12, 2023

Real Chemistry’s CEO on biopharma’s outlook in 2024

Shankar Narayanan, CEO of marketing consulting firm Real Chemistry, weighs in on where the industry is headed in the New Year.

By Michael Gibney • Dec. 7, 2023

BIO names longtime Amicus head John Crowley as new CEO

Crowley, a rare disease advocate who led Amicus for nearly two decades, will take the reins as the industry group seeks to challenge Medicare’s new drug pricing powers.

By Jonathan Gardner • Dec. 5, 2023

Transforming blood cancer care to make a difference for patients

AstraZeneca’s Gemma Satterthwaite talks to the company’s ambition to transform the entire care experience for patients with blood cancers.

Dec. 4, 2023

How to succeed in biotech: A serial entrepreneur’s tips for surviving tough times

John Mulligan, founder of biotechs like Good Therapeutics and Bonum Therapeutics, discusses how biotechs can thrive when the market is against them.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 30, 2023

Pharma benefited from basing business overseas. An international tax effort could spur a rethink.

U.S. tax law changes six years ago slashed large pharma companies' rates and saved them billions. Now, a push for an international floor could disrupt their R&D accounting.

By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 29, 2023

Organon’s chief medical officer wants to change how the world sees women’s health

Dr. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira joined Organon in September and says the company is “like a lighthouse in women’s health” in its visibility and focus.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 22, 2023

The biopharma COO’s playbook

Connie Chang, COO at ONL Therapeutics, describes what it takes to bring a CEO’s vision to life.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 21, 2023

6 ways to improve clinical trial diversity — as shown by J&J

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical trials shares key strategies for making DEI work.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 14, 2023

Optimizing KOL engagement and technology utilization in 2024

What if your advisory solution was a skillful blend of innovative tech, medical communications specialists, high-touch client service, and a flexible contract?

Nov. 13, 2023

5 of the best paid biopharma CEOs

As revenue growth remained high last year, so did biopharma CEO pay in the U.S.

By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 10, 2023

Does BioMarin’s CEO shuffle signal bigger changes ahead?

With its long-time CEO on the way out, the rare disease biotech has seen an activist investor grow its stake.

By Meagan Parrish • Nov. 9, 2023

How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry

The maze of ethical issues in biopharma can confound even the wiliest executive. How do some leaders get by?

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 9, 2023

A new delivery method muscling its way into the RNA space

With an AOC platform targeting muscle diseases, Avidity Biosciences hopes to break open the possibilities of RNA.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023

How Big Pharma keeps the oncology engines hot with a host of strategies

From Merck and J&J to AbbVie and Eisai, the oncology field has stayed consistently devoted to churning out important therapies.

By Michael Gibney • Nov. 2, 2023