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France In conversation at ESMO 2024, Pierre Fabre’s R&D Head Francesco Hofmann outlines some of the key data readouts for the company’s oncology portfolio from this year’s conference, how it is looking to expand its R&D portfolio via business development deals and biotech partnerships, and the spaces in which a mid-sized…

USA Troubled gene sequencing firm Illumina has announced a new strategy to accelerate growth. Under the leadership of CEO Jacob Thaysen, Illumina hopes to turn the page on a recent history marked by antitrust issues following its decision to acquire former spin-off company Grail.   Illumina’s ambitious new strategy comes after…

Global In his latest opinion piece, Shawview Consulting’s Brendan Shaw draws from classic sci-fi to reflect on the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence for health technology assessment. Shaw concludes that, despite the massive advances that AI represents, the human touch will always be needed in healthcare decision-making.   “I’m…

Global Contract research organisations (CROs) have proven to be increasingly vital partners for the global biopharmaceutical industry guaranteeing efficient and compliant clinical trials that help to advance their candidates towards regulatory approvals. CROs have also demonstrated their ability to adapt to the industry’s changing needs by enlarging their geographical reach and…

Global Against the backdrop of a global push to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, ISPOR CEO and executive director Rob Abbott introduces the organisation’s 2030 strategy, focused on achieving health system sustainability around the world. The original version of this article was featured in the July/August 2024 edition of ISPOR’s Value…

Global AstraZeneca’s Anna Litsiou, Carolyn Hynes and Allison Guy, contributing to the September 2024 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, discuss the importance of improving interactions between health technology assessment (HTA) bodies and regulatory authorities.   The need to optimize drug development and facilitate faster access for patients has focused discussions…

Global Some of the key projections for the global use of medicines up to 2028, drawn from IQVIA’s report, The Global Use of Medicines 2024: Outlook to 2028. The report states that growth outlook has been raised by 2 percentage points despite lower expectations for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. This increase in…

Global The global pharma industry is facing increased pressure to ensure lifesaving medications reach underserved populations. Drawing from a new Access to Medicine Foundation report, AMF Head of Research Claudia Martinez shares some exclusive insights on where pharma has made significant strides on the important metric of ‘patient reach’ and the…

Global Medtech-focused recruitment consultant Ivor Campbell casts his eye over the profiles the global medtech industry needs most today. Campbell argues that while specialist scientists and engineers remain as important as ever, medtech lacks leaders with the commercial acumen and results-driven mindset to turn innovation into profitable and sustainable ventures.  …

Global Originally seen as occasional service providers for the pharma industry, contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) have become vital strategic partners. Helping pharma and biotech companies advance their therapies through their outsourced services, CDMOs have demonstrated their ability to respond to the industry’s shifting priorities as well as its pre-…

Global DIA’s Sorcha McCrohan, contributing to the the August 2024 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, reviews insights from the town hall meetings that brought together regulators from around the world at the organization’s Global Annual Meeting 2024.   Regulators worldwide recently convened in San Diego for DIA’s Global Annual Meeting 2024 to…

Global Recently appointed ISPOR President Eberechukwu Onukwugha, PhD, lays out her inclusive vision for the organisation’s future, championing health economic and outcomes research excellence and innovation that works for all. The original version of this article featured in the July/August edition of ISPOR’s Value & Outcomes Spotlight magazine.   As I…