Dave Maraldo, Ph.D., president of manufacturing at Merck, explains how flexible capacity, earlier input from manufacturing in R&D, and digital tools are helping the organization keep up with a faster, more varied portfolio.
Median net launch prices for new drugs climbed between 2022 and 2025 to $257,000, according to a new ICER and West Health report that also found persistent coverage and access barriers for patients.
AI does not end uncertainty in pharma strategy. Its value depends on how well leaders blend it with experience and evidence while keeping judgment human.