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China In just four years, Shanghai-based Argo Biopharma has gone from a start-up to one of China’s most internationally recognised RNA innovators and has signed two major licensing deals with Novartis worth up to USD 6 billion. These Novartis deals could come to be one of the largest ever tie-ups between…

Global Pharma executives are used to navigating complexity, but few periods have tested their judgement like the present. As Brendan Shaw writes, between Washington’s renewed push for “most favoured nation” (MFN) drug pricing, fresh waves of US tariffs, and a volatile global policy mood, the rules of engagement for global pharma…

Brazil As one of Brazil’s leading pharmaceutical powerhouses, CIMED has redefined what it means to be both national and innovative. Built on a fully verticalised model that spans from R&D to direct distribution, the family-owned company has transformed the pharmacy landscape while empowering thousands of independent retailers across the country. Now,…

Switzerland With over seven decades of innovation behind it, Lupin has evolved from an Indian pioneer in anti-tuberculosis therapies into a global pharmaceutical leader shaping the future of complex generics, speciality care, and biosimilars. As the company accelerates its European expansion, Laurent Renaudie shares how Lupin’s entrepreneurial culture, patient-centred mission, and…

USA As the world’s largest stock exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) plays a pivotal role in shaping access to capital for healthcare and life sciences companies. Johanna Grossman, PhD, who leads this sector for the NYSE, reflects on her career path, the exchange’s growing footprint in biotech, and the…

USA Tim Scott, President and CEO of Biocom California, leads the state’s largest and most influential life sciences association at a pivotal moment for the industry. With more than 1,800 members across biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, and research institutions, Biocom California represents the full breadth of the ecosystem. In this interview,…

Global A century after insulin’s discovery transformed Type 1 diabetes from fatal to manageable, access remains deeply unequal. Writing exclusively for PharmaBoardroom, Access to Medicine Foundation CEO Jayasree Iyer explores why half of those who need insulin worldwide still go without it and how only systemic, long-term collaboration between industry, governments,…

China This week’s China healthcare and pharma roundup from PharmaBoardroom content partner Selesta highlights Sichuan Biokin and Binhui Biopharma’s HKEX IPO filings, Betta Pharma’s third IPO attempt, Sirius Therapeutics–B’s HK$1.8B IPO, and Biocytogen’s STAR Market approval. Clinical updates include Eisai’s Leqembi approval for Alzheimer’s, CMS’s NDA plans for ruxolitinib, and RemeGen’s…

USA In 2025, just 318 US biotech deals closed in Q2 – the lowest in a decade – even as mega-rounds propped up total investment volumes. For a sector that was booming during the pandemic era, the contrast could not be starker. Leaders from trade organisations and innovation accelerators agree on…

Pharma Legal Handbook Which are the health technology assessment (HTA) evaluation bodies and their responsibilities in your country? The primary HTA authority is the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), which hosts a dedicated HTA/Economic Evaluation Unit established in 2023. Its main responsibility is to evaluate clinical and economic evidence (EES) for: New…

Global In a pharma industry increasingly squeezed by falling legacy revenues, political pricing crackdowns, and the need to deliver the next wave of science at speed and scale, the right leadership is crucial. Four of the Top 25 global pharma companies – Novo Nordisk (ranked 10th), GSK (12th), Takeda (14th), and…

Pharma Legal Handbook 1.Price Control How does price control at ex-factory prices work in your country? Ex-factory prices are strictly regulated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) using External Reference Pricing (ERP). SFDA sets a Ceiling CIP price based on the lowest value from a basket of 34 reference countries. Manufacturers…