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    Q&A

    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 Dec. 12, 2023
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    Q&A // First 90 Days

    Patients who hide pills and advocacy offices that could get ‘raided’ — a Gilead leader on navigating global HIV

    Gilead Sciences’ SVP of global patient solutions discusses how she’s managing some of the world’s most complicated health issues and what’s next in HIV innovation.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Trendline

    Commercialization, marketing and social media

    As the pharma industry stares down a historic patent cliff, macroeconomic headwinds and challenging R&D costs for increasingly complex medicines, nailing the launch of new medicines has become increasingly critical. 

    By PharmaVoice staff
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    Oncology drugmakers seek the sweet spot between efficacy and tolerability

    The FDA is now pushing companies to find the optimal dose early in development to minimize harm.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Sponsored by MedAdvisor Solutions

    Increasing inflation means harder medication decisions for patients

    Explore strategies for life sciences brands to simplify medication journeys for success through MedAdvisor Solutions’ THRIV™ platform, offering up to 5x more lift in adherence.

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    The FDA just approved the first CRISPR drug. Here’s what’s next in gene editing.

    A look at the fast-evolving pipeline for gene editing therapies.

    By Dec. 8, 2023
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    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 Dec. 7, 2023
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    The digital therapeutics revolution is here. Will payers play ball?

    Apps, VR and more could play an increasingly vital role in the wider goals of creating value-based treatments — if the industry can get payers to sign on.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 5, 2023
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    The weight loss market looks unstoppable. How high could it go?

    Market expectations for obesity drugs are soaring and competition is heating up. But hitting the heights will require overcoming payer and other issues.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 4, 2023
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    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
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    3 standout digital innovations in pharma this year

    IDEA Pharma just released its Digital Innovation Index. Here are the top companies they identified and some of the standout advances the industry made.

    By Dec. 1, 2023
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    Octave Bioscience is navigating the Parkinson’s labyrinth with Michael J. Fox’s help

    A grant from the notorious Parkinson’s foundation has sped up Octave’s timeline to further advance biomarker development in the field.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 29, 2023
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    The head of AstraZeneca’s new digital health business on how the pharma is leveraging tech

    Cristina Durán, formerly AstraZeneca’s chief digital officer of R&D and now head of digital health business Evinova, believes data will help pharma screen and treat patients earlier in their disease.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
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    As alcohol-related deaths climb, new drugs could curb the urge to drink

    A drug developed by Kinnov Therapeutics halved alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers in a mid-stage study.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Biohaven wants to muscle in on the Ozempic craze with a competing class of drugs

    Biohaven and other companies are aiming to develop meds with a different mechanism of action that trim the waistline while building lean tissue.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 20, 2023
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    AstraZeneca showed the pandemic isn’t over for immunocompromised patients. What’s next?

    Dr. Paul Moss, a hematology expert in the U.K., conducted a study with AstraZeneca showing the alarming extent to which immunocompromised patients are burdened with COVID-19.

    By Nov. 16, 2023
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    The power of genomics-based healthcare remains largely untapped

    23andMe co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses ways the industry could integrate genomics into healthcare.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 15, 2023
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    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
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    Deep Dive

    What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

    A gene editing therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics can mute sickle cell disease’s most damaging symptoms. Yet treatment may not be as simple as its dramatic benefit makes it seem.

    By Ned Pagliarulo , Nov. 9, 2023
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    An at-home flu vaccine? If approved, it could open the door to more DIY options

    A new way to administer vaccines at home could help AstraZeneca reach a wider market for FluMist, the nasal influenza vaccine.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Q&A

    23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki’s vision for changing healthcare as a ‘full-fledged biotech’

    23andMe always had bigger aims than at-home genetics testing. In this in-depth interview, the company’s founder explains its foray into pharma, drug R&D, solving cold cases and more.  

    By Alexandra Pecci • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Opinion

    The thorniest questions facing pharma, according to a leading bioethicist

    Bioethics guru Arthur Caplan of NYU gives his outspoken and frank opinion on the industry’s minefield of ethical challenges.

    By Nov. 6, 2023
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    PharmaVoice 100

    PharmaVoice 100s: Entrepreneurs

    From biotech startups to a services agency, these entrepreneurs are hedging their bets to offer innovative approaches in patient care.

    By Nov. 3, 2023
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    Q&A // First 90 Days

    Wisp’s ‘bold and unapologetic approach’ to women’s sexual and reproductive health

    In the role of interim CEO of Wisp, Monica Cepak aims to break down barriers and expand access via telehealth.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Oct. 31, 2023
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    The 2023 Red Jacket honorees

    This year's inductees to the PharmaVoice 100 "hall of fame" are leaders who have been at the forefront — and will stay at the forefront — of industry change.

    By Oct. 27, 2023
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    Q&A // Red Jacket winners 2023

    Red Jacket: Helen Sabzevari, an immunotherapy pioneer

    Precigen’s CEO is pushing for her next therapeutic breakthrough with innovative cell and gene therapy platforms.

    By Oct. 27, 2023