Nicholas Jacobus

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, the FDA grants accelerated approval to BeOne Medicines' Beqalzi as the first and only BCL2 inhibitor for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma, while also approving Taiho Oncology's Inqovi in combination with venetoclax for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia, Pharmaceutical Executive reports on the Doceree Makers Summit, and Dean Erhardt argues that AI-enabled workflow automation offers a practical path to fixing the prior authorization system's chronic failures.

FDA has approved BeOne Medicines’ Beqalzi for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma and Taiho Oncology’s Inqovi plus venetoclax for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia, expanding treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers.

Toragen CEO Sandra Coufal, MD, explains why the overlooked HPV E5 protein may represent a breakthrough therapeutic target after decades of failed attempts against traditional viral pathways.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Rigel Pharmaceuticals enters an exclusive global licensing agreement with Arvinas and Pfizer for Veppanu, Eli Lilly releases data from two late-phase trials showing patients maintained meaningful weight loss after transitioning from higher-dose injectable GLP-1 therapies, and Hope Mueller argues that true pharmaceutical expertise is defined not just by having answers but by recognizing when you need a reset.

Eli Lilly reported late-stage data showing patients with obesity were able to maintain long-term weight loss after transitioning from higher-dose injectable incretin therapies to lower-dose Zepbound or the company’s oral GLP-1 candidate Foundayo.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals has licensed Veppanu, positioning the company to expand into protein degradation-based oncology treatments for ESR1-mutated metastatic breast cancer.

Jamie Singer and Matt Flora discuss how cybersecurity threats in pharma are evolving beyond ransomware to include data extortion, supply chain attacks, and AI-driven risks.

The looming patent cliff exposes a deeper industry challenge, as biopharma companies face up to $400 billion in at-risk revenue while struggling to translate abundant data into actionable insight needed to compete in increasingly crowded markets.

In an exclusive Q&A, Dean Erhardt discusses how fragmented onboarding processes delay therapy starts, along with noting how poor communication, limited visibility, and system misalignment is driving patient disengagement.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, GSK enters an exclusive collaboration with Sino Biopharmaceutical's CTTQ subsidiary to accelerate the launch of bepirovirsen, the FDA approves Bizengri under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program, and President Trump has signed off on a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.

FDA has approved Partner Therapeutics’ Bizengri for NRG1 fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma, expanding precision oncology options for a rare subset of gastrointestinal cancer patients with limited targeted treatment alternatives.

GSK partners with Sino Biopharmaceutical’s CTTQ unit to support the launch of hepatitis B candidate Bepirovirsen in mainland China, leveraging a commercial network spanning more than 5,000 medical centers.

President Trump is reportedly planning to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, adding further leadership uncertainty across U.S. health agencies.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, the FDA extends its priority review of a subcutaneous formulation of Leqembi, industry analysts examine how upcoming GLP-1 patent expirations could reshape the drug delivery device market, and experts discuss the key forces driving renewed growth in radiopharmaceuticals.

FDA extended its review of Leqembi’s once-weekly subcutaneous starting dose for early Alzheimer’s disease by three months after requesting additional information from Eisai and Biogen.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Angelini Pharma announces a $4.1 billion agreement to acquire Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Incyte presents 24-week results from the Phase III TRuE-AD4 trial of Opzelura, and Pharmaceutical Executive speaks with Charlie Lyon of the API Innovation Center on what the conversation about bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States is still missing.

Incyte reports sustained 24-week efficacy and consistent safety data for Opzelura cream in moderate atopic dermatitis, supporting interest in nonsteroidal topical therapies for long-term disease control.

Angelini Pharma acquires Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in a $4.1 billion deal, expanding into the U.S. rare disease market and adding a portfolio of approved neuromuscular and neurological therapies.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Bayer agrees to acquire Perfuse Therapeutics for up to $2.45 billion and Madrigal obtains an exclusive global license for a precision siRNA therapy targeting a key genetic driver of MASH, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals announces the first patient dosed in a Phase III trial and Brooke Ervin argues that translating real-world evidence into commercial and clinical impact in urology requires more than access to data.

Zentails announced the first dosage of Azenosertib administered in its phase III Aspenova trial to test azenosertib vs chemotherapy in Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Madrigal and Bayer strike billion-dollar deals to expand pipelines, with Madrigal licensing a PNPLA3-targeting siRNA for MASH and Bayer acquiring Perfuse Therapeutics to strengthen its ophthalmology portfolio.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Cellenkos announces FDA clearance of its investigational new drug application for CK0802, BioNTech releases its first quarter 2026 financial results, and Peter Harbin argues that biopharma's longstanding deciling-based sales targeting model is overdue for a fundamental rethink.

FDA clears Cellenkos’ IND for CK0802, enabling a mid-stage trial in steroid-refractory GVHD.

BioNTech reports its first quarter finical results, including losses and declining Covid-19 revenue as the company accelerates its oncology investments and restructures its manufacturing footprint.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, UCB announces a definitive agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2 billion, a new commentary by Jeremy Richardson argues that MFN pricing and shifting policy expectations are making affordable direct-to-patient programs at scale an operational necessity rather than a strategic option, and a new article examines how a customer-based process can synchronize sales and marketing organizations for competitive advantage in pharma.

UCB enters agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $2.2 billion, adding BCMA-targeting T-cell engager cizutamig to expand its immunology pipeline.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, the FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee votes a favorable benefit-risk profile for AstraZeneca's Truqap, FDA approves Axsome Therapeutics' Auvelity, and Pharmaceutical Executive speaks with Jeff Golfman on how global disruptions are cascading through the pharmaceutical supply chain.

FDA advisory panel backs Truqap combination in PTEN-deficient prostate cancer, signaling potential expansion into biomarker-defined mHSPC population with limited treatment options.

Jeff Golfman, founder and president of Send 123, in a conversation with Pharmaceutical Executive, discusses how rising geopolitical tensions around Iran and broader global disruptions are reshaping pharmaceutical and medical supply chains.

FDA approves Auvelity for Alzheimer’s-related agitation, marking the first therapy targeting NMDA and sigma-1 receptors for this high-burden neuropsychiatric symptom and expanding treatment options for millions of patients.