Pharma

PBMs under fire for drug prices defend their worth

A new Senate bill is putting PBMs in the crosshairs of lawmakers — but they argue that they're more than just middlemen.

By Michael Gibney • May 26, 2022

Making moves: Inovio, Veru, MindMed and more announce key new hires

The latest career moves in the biopharma industry from Veru, MindMed, Horizon Therapeutics and Inovio. 

By Karissa Waddick • May 25, 2022

Woman of the Week: Ferring Pharmaceutical's Araz Raoof

Growing up in Iraqi Kurdistan, Raoof says a 'lethal combination' of books and strong women paved her way into STEM.

By Taren Grom • May 25, 2022

Pharmas can be 'more than medicine' by focusing on preventative care

Why pharma companies are changing their tack to become more than the products they sell.

By Michael Gibney • May 24, 2022

3 things medical communications can learn from sales training experts

Medical communications is moving toward more modern approaches that can make critical information more engaging and better able to "stick".

May 23, 2022

Tracking trends in healthcare, from tech to patient care

High-performing leaders honored by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association share their views on the future of the industry.

By Taren Grom • May 20, 2022

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is charting a course to become a giant in GI

Ironwood’s CEO, Tom McCourt, discusses the company’s strategy for leveling up in the GI market. 

By Karissa Waddick • May 19, 2022

A potential COVID-19 EUA could turn this small biotech into a household name

Veru’s CEO discusses the impact of the upcoming FDA decision on its treatment targeting severely ill COVID-19 patients.

By Meagan Parrish • May 19, 2022

Jumping into pharma with big plans at a small company

SpringWorks Therapeutics' chief medical officer on the ambition that drives him and his company to develop treatments for cancer patients.

By Alexandra Pecci • May 17, 2022

BriOri BioTech sets the stage for the comeback of Vioxx

With a topical pain-relieving ointment in development, the emerging biotech is aiming to give the tarnished NSAID a new life.

By Kelly Bilodeau • May 17, 2022

Are digital DCTs the answer for rare diseases?

How data from EHRs is helping to identify, diagnose and recruit patients to decentralized clinical trials.

By Kim Ribbink • May 16, 2022

After 40 years, researchers discover new frontiers in the fight against HIV

Medical advances in the last two decades may now provide scientists with the right toolbox to target the long-elusive virus.

By Karissa Waddick • May 16, 2022

A better approach to boosting patient engagement

GoodRx solutions help biopharma brands overcome common barriers & increase patient engagement.

May 16, 2022

Why 'soft' skills matter in the new era of leadership

Standout leaders honored by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association discuss the rising value of the interpersonal approach.

By Taren Grom • May 12, 2022

Woman of the Week: AiCure's Michelle Marlborough

As chief product officer at AiCure, Michelle Marlborough is focused on solving tough patient challenges through technology.

By Taren Grom • May 11, 2022

In the hot pharma talent market, execs battle these recruitment misconceptions

One of the top recruiting firms in life sciences weighs in on how companies can attract the next wave of rising stars.

By Meagan Parrish • May 11, 2022

It's time to acknowledge access as a prescribing barrier

A new survey reveals how red tape limits patient access to doctor-preferred specialty drugs. 

By Karissa Waddick • May 11, 2022

FDA draft guidance may turn diversity in clinical trials from nice-to-have into a must-have

New guidance from the FDA will ‘up the ante’ for diversity considerations. Here’s how your company can prepare.

By Kelly Bilodeau • May 10, 2022

Where hope and uncertainty meet: A cutting-edge cancer developer's winding road

Replimune is on the precipice of a new kind of cancer treatment, but its CEO knows something about ambiguity.

By Alexandra Pecci • May 9, 2022

Understanding real-world data in the real world

Real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) are valuable across the entire pharmaceutical product lifecycle, from examining patient outcomes to supporting disease education and awareness and beyond. 

By Molly Namiotka • May 9, 2022

Pharma's solution to the digital advertising dilemma? Storytelling

Peter Shin, vice president of Client Services at Sonic Health, says quality storytelling, rather than trendy content, is central to a digital advertising strategy.

By Karissa Waddick • May 5, 2022

Ultra-sensitive tests bring biomarkers into the drug development forefront

An agreement between the biomarker assay maker Quanterix and pharma giant Eli Lilly could help discover new ways to treat Alzheimer's.

By Michael Gibney • May 5, 2022

Woman of the Week: Amgen's Dr. Jane Parnes

As executive medical director, early development at Amgen, Dr. Jane Parnes has helped guide clinical research for upwards of 30 of the company’s investigational molecules, including the newly approved Tezspire for severe asthma — one of her career highlights.

By Taren Grom • May 4, 2022

Breaking new ground: Longhorn's trailblazing effort to develop a universal flu vaccine

After years of success with their diagnostic platform for COVID-19, tuberculosis and the flu, the family funded company is shifting priorities back to the vaccine market.

By Taren Grom , Karissa Waddick • May 4, 2022

Bayer executive makes strides toward a finish line for rare cancers

Bayer's SVP and general manager of U.S. oncology completed the Boston Marathon to honor his brother and bring attention to rare cancers.

By Alexandra Pecci • May 3, 2022