Strategy

Merck’s decision to establish oncology as a standalone business unit reflects a strategic response to blockbuster concentration risk, lifecycle complexity, and intensifying competitive dynamics, as the company prepares for the anticipated loss of exclusivity of Keytruda and repositions organizational design as a lever for long-term value protection and growth.

In this video episode, Pratap Khedkar, PhD, CEO of ZS, joins the Pharm Exec Podcast to discuss three distinct industry trends and strategy shifts converging at the moment amid the backdrop of US-driven global policy change.

EVERSANA’s president of Patient Services discusses using technology to bring a personalized approach to change care.

Three key takeaways from the JPM industry reset offer clear clues to how biopharma companies—and leaders—must adapt to stand out and ultimately thrive in 2026.

Eli Lilly's $1.5 billion pre-launch inventory of orforglipron signals an aggressive manufacturing strategy aimed at avoiding supply shortages and capturing early share in the competitive obesity market.

From lessons in risk-taking—and building “from zero”—to career-defining pivots, Leonard Mazur, CEO of Citius Pharmaceuticals, reflects on 50-plus years in pharma.

Special Guest Op-Ed: What a decade of collaboration and shared effort reveals about the future of drug development.

The shifting landscape amid China's biotech rises presents both opportunities and geopolitical challenges for growth strategies.

Ken Banta and Andrew Hall share insights on leading through uncertainty—covering culture, capital, risk, and the regulatory headwinds influencing key decisions in drug development.

By giving small and mid-size biotechs access to real-world data and advanced analytics once reserved for large pharma, AI platforms are leveling the playing field by enabling lean teams to de-risk clinical strategy, strengthen fundraising narratives, and make faster, more confident decisions across the development lifecycle.

How to optimize a pharma location strategy in unheralded but rich regions for biotech talent around the world.

EVERSANA president Greg Skalicky continues the conversation, providing details about the commercialization strategy.

Precigen's president and CEO discusses the recent launch of Papzimeos.

The AI dilemma facing biopharma—and what’s at risk.

Clarivate’s Drugs to Watch 2026 report highlights Eli Lilly’s late-stage cardiometabolic candidates orforglipron and retatrutide as the clear standouts in an obesity and diabetes market projected to reach $150 billion by 2035.

Can generics be liable for induced infringement despite carve-outs?

When approaching cell and gene therapies (CGT), investors want to back companies that demonstrate operational foresight. Here are five levers for building a CGT operating model that can tackle the category’s unique commercialization complexities.

Jim Greffet, head of sustainability at Eli Lilly, on establishing ESG as a core business driver—and key complement to manufacturer long-term growth pursuits.

As the availability and utilization of ultra-high-cost, long-term specialty products such as GLP-1s and cell and gene therapies grows, HR decision-makers and pharmacy consultants must embrace a more value-oriented mindset where they can.

Inside Brent Saunders’ return run as CEO of Bausch + Lomb—and setting the storied eye care pharma on a bold path of reinvention.

Ascension of agonist class touching all parts of the market—from science to strategy.

Experts weigh in on FDA’s new accelerated review program, revealing what companies stand to benefit the most from the initiative.

With patent cliffs fast approaching, asset differentiation will be king.

Amid the US reshoring push, drugmakers navigate geopolitical and supply chain risks.

Why the new wave of direct-to-consumer access represents more than a passing trend.