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France A roundup of the top stories coming out of France’s pharma industry, including Sanofi’s consumer health unit spinout and EUR 40 million investment in antibody bioproduction; the French govenment’s unprecedented deal with Upsa; the Health Minister’s plans to lower the national social security system’s reimbursement of drugs; Servier’s newfound willingness…

Global Scott D. Ramsey of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center discusses the trend driving pharmaceutical companies to reorganize or eliminate their health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) groups. The original version of this article was featured in the September/October edition of ISPOR’s Value & Outcomes Spotlight magazine.   Last spring, I had…

UAE Sanofi’s Preeti Futnani explores the rapid healthcare transformation underway in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where governments are increasingly prioritising innovation and how Sanofi is leveraging its strong relationships and pipeline of breakthrough medications to align with regional goals. She touches on how Sanofi GCC is integrating digital tools to…

UAE Baptiste de Clarens lays out how Sanofi is leveraging its innovative vaccine pipeline, including high-dose flu vaccines and RSV monoclonal antibodies, to drive growth in the GCC region. Despite challenges like vaccine scepticism in adult immunisation, the company is focused on strengthening vaccination infrastructure and public health awareness. de Clarens…

Switzerland This interview explores the transformative journey of Tillotts Pharma under the leadership of CEO Thomas Tóth von Kiskér, who has guided the company from a small team in 1996 to a global player with a focus on in-house R&D, strategic M&A, and a commitment to patient-centric innovation. Priorities for continued…

Global With the emergence of GLP-1 RA therapies the obesity drug market has taken off and stands to be worth some USD 125.3 billion by 2033. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk may lead the charge, but other contenders are looking to get a piece of this lucrative market as the two…

Global Dr Catherine Duggan, CEO of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, lays out how mental health systems must shift from reactive crisis intervention to proactive, patient-centered approaches; why traditional care models need reimagined funding that prioritises community mental health services and incentivises innovation; and the vital role that pharmacists, as accessible healthcare…

Switzerland Dr Isabelle Dahinden, General Manager of CSL Behring Switzerland, introduces the company’s unique history and strategic focus on plasma-derived treatments. Dr. Dahinden also discusses CSL Behring’s strong presence in Switzerland, including their extensive R&D, production capabilities, and partnerships, while touching on the challenges of navigating the Swiss healthcare landscape.  …

Switzerland Fabrice Véricel and Geoffrey Folie explore UCB’s strategic growth, highlighting its European sites in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium and Bulle, Switzerland and their roles in global pharmaceutical production. Key topics include the transition to biologics, embracing AI for process optimization, and sustainability initiatives.   Biomanufacturing thrives on complexity and collaboration, offering intellectual…

Switzerland Jérôme Garcin, newly appointed General Manager of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) Switzerland, shares his journey to the role and discusses the strategic importance of the Swiss affiliate within the global BMS network. In this interview, he highlights BMS’s focus on innovation across therapeutic areas such as oncology, hematology, cardiology and neurology,…

Switzerland Anne Mette Wiis Vogelsang, CVP & General Manager of Novo Nordisk Switzerland, discusses Switzerland’s progressive healthcare landscape while addressing key issues like diabetes care, obesity, and systemic healthcare challenges. Vogelsang also calls for increased prioritization of a holistic approach to health, highlighting the importance of primary and secondary prevention, early…

Switzerland Bachem’s Thomas Meier highlights the company’s pivotal role as a CDMO in the rapidly evolving peptide and oligonucleotide markets, emphasizing strategic expansions, innovative manufacturing techniques, and a deep commitment to sustainability. With a vision for growth that includes both profitability and operational excellence, Bachem is poised to lead in therapeutic…