Nicholas Jacobus

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.

In the final part of his interview, Jeff Golfman discusses how data-driven supply chain mapping and collaborative procurement models can gain traction as companies move beyond cost-focused sourcing to strengthen resilience.

In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Sanofi formally confirms its CEO leadership following a shareholder vote, US prescription drug spending is projected to surpass $1 trillion in 2026, and Inizio launches a next-generation hub services model aimed at simplifying patient access and support.

Inizio launches integrated hub services model to streamline patient access, reimbursement, and adherence, reflecting a broader industry shift toward data-driven, end-to-end patient support strategies.

A report from American Society of Health-System Pharmacists projects U.S. prescription drug spending to surpass $1T in 2026, driven largely by surging demand for GLP-1 weight-loss therapies.

Sanofi is appointing Belén Garijo chief as director and chief executive officer after its annual meeting, underscoring the company's leadership and governance changes.

In the second part of his interview, Jeff Golfman notes how shelf-life constraints and shipping delays heighten drug shortage risk, prompting calls for diversified sourcing and larger inventory buffers.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, Rocket Pharmaceuticals announces a $180 million sale of its rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, Teva Pharmaceutical enters a definitive agreement to acquire Emalex Biosciences for up to $900 million, and a feature article examines the pharmaceutical supply chain risks converging around the Strait of Hormuz.

Teva will acquire Emalex to add ecopipam, a late-stage pediatric Tourette syndrome candidate, ahead of a planned 2026 filing.

In an exclusive Q&A at Asembia’s AXS26 Summit, Syneos Health's vice president of strategic market access and patient support Kim Plesnarski touches on rapid digital innovation, evolving market structures, and shifting regulatory pressures.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals sells it's priority review voucher for $180M, securing non-dilutive funding to extend runway and advance gene therapy pipeline.

In the final part of her interview, Plesnarski notes how market access strategies evolve into core launch drivers as IRA timelines, pricing pressures, and digital adherence tools reshape how companies maximize value.

In the first part of his interview, Jeff Golfman, notes how The Strait of Hormuz disruption exposes broader global supply chain contraction, raising risks for vaccines, cancer therapies, and other critical medicines.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Sun Pharma and IMG Pharma's respective acquisitions, FDA's approval of AstraZeneca's Breztri, and a new feature examining why Ireland has become one of the pharmaceutical industry's most strategically important global manufacturing hubs.

At Asembia AXS26, Clarivate’s Dee Chaudhary outlined how U.S. drug pricing policy is rapidly shifting, driving more aggressive payer utilization management, tightening access controls, and increasing volatility in pharmaceutical pricing and forecasting.

Sun Pharma is set to acquire Organon in a $11.75 billion deal, while IMG Pharma enters a definitive agreement to purchase Matsumoto, signaling continued global consolidation and portfolio expansion across the pharmaceutical industry.

FDA approves Breztri Aerosphere for asthma, introducing the first single-inhaler triple-combination maintenance therapy for patients aged 12 and older.