Tagged with Boehringer Ingelheim

MEA A selection of top stories coming out of the Middle East and Africa’s pharma sector: Egypt’s Gypto Pharma partners with US drugmaker Dawa to expand the local production of medicines; Jordan’s Hikma makes a USD 1 billion investment pledge for US manufacturing and R&D, and Riyadh-headquartered private equity firm Jadwa…

Denmark Steve Wright, General Manager of Boehringer Ingelheim Denmark and Norway, shares insights on how the company is advancing its ambitious pipeline and aligning with Denmark’s national healthcare priorities. In this interview, Wright discusses Boehringer Ingelheim’s strategic focus on innovation, access, and prevention, while reflecting on the company’s evolving role in…

Germany A summary of some of the top stories coming out of Germany’s biopharma industry, including Bayer’s EMA win for its Eylea eye therapy; the oncology deal Merck KGaA has cut with SpringWorks Therapeutics; the bispecific antibody alliance between BMS and BioNTech, and Sartorius’ acquisition of microtissue firm MatTek.   Bayer…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical sector continues its impressive growth leadership within the region. With a 9.1 percent market growth in 2024 and a projected USD 11.6 billion in sales, the Kingdom now commands nearly a third of the entire MENA pharma market. But this story goes far beyond impressive numbers. Through…

Saudi Arabia With a presence in the region spanning over six decades, Boehringer Ingelheim is entering a new chapter – one defined by deeper partnerships, accelerated innovation, and a broader role in shaping healthcare systems. At the center of this evolution is Abdallah Hamed, leading operations across Saudi Arabia, Gulf, and East…

Germany A roundup of the biggest stories coming out of Germany’s pharma industry, including Bayer’s biggest share price drop in 20 years; Fresenius Kabi’s biosimilar deal with SamChunDang Pharm; Halozyme Therapeutics’ withdrawal from purchase of Evotec; Merck KGaA-controlled MilliporeSigma’s acquisition of HUB Organoids, and Gilead’s USD 465 million solid tumour deal…

Switzerland Industry stakeholders are raising the alarm about access to innovative medicines in Switzerland. Do delays in market access compared to other countries in Europe not only threaten the health of patients in Switzerland, but the country’s status as a global biopharmaceutical R&D hub?   Major Challenges As outlined elsewhere in…

Switzerland Switzerland is the 22nd biggest country in Europe in terms of population yet plays host to a full 20 percent of the continent’s life science companies, with over 1,000 operational firms. Over 0.5 percent of the entire Swiss population (48,000 out of 8.8 million) work in the life sciences, 67…

Switzerland Daniel Weber of Boehringer Ingelheim Switzerland explores the company’s strategic initiatives and focus on innovation within the Swiss healthcare system. Weber emphasizes Boehringer Ingelheim’s long-term vision of transforming lives, its commitment to early diagnosis, and its expanding role in digital health.   Our purpose and strong pipeline are what truly…

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-…

Germany A roundup of some of the biggest stories coming out of German pharma, including Merck’s better-than-expected Q1 earnings; Stada’s possible return to the stock market; CDMO Vetter’s expanded capacity in the US and Germany; Bayer’s elimination of some 1,500 jobs, and BioNTech’s bid for MediLink’s solid tumour platform.   Merck…

Portugal Women account for half of the Portuguese labour force, but Portugal lags behind the European average for women in top positions, as a 2023 McKinsey study shows. However, Portuguese pharma appears to buck this trend, with several women assuming leadership positions within the country. Indeed, over half of the 13…