Strategy

Insights into the "differentiation paradox" from a study of 340 drug launches.

The AstraZeneca-BMS rumors have reframed how the industry thinks about scale, capability, and competitive advantage.

Recent changes at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are making it harder to challenge pharmaceutical patents, raising concerns that slower generic and biosimilar competition could undermine efforts to lower drug costs while strengthening protections for brand-name innovators.

Nuvation Bio’s president, CEO, and founder discusses the company’s mission, approach to developing a global strategy, and how it manages its increasing pipeline.

The catalyst for this renewed interest is the USPTO Appeals Review Panel's Ex parte Chamberlain decision and the Federal Circuit decision on appeal.

Novartis filed paperwork in NJ revealing plans to layoff 322 workers in October of this year.

Sanofi Chief Digital Officer Emmanuel Frenehard on scaling AI across a Big Pharma global enterprise and why a strategy of concentrated AI bets — not scattered pilots — can better drive real transformation without losing sight of governance, culture or patients.

The Troutman Pepper Locke senior associate discusses strategies for pharma and biotech companies to implement ahead of the July 31st tariff deadlines.

Healthspan is merging from obscure academic jargon as a potent consumer driver, reshaping how people think about aging and redefining pharma’s role in that process.

Examining the drivers of 340B drug program growth, the impact of vertical integration and contract pharmacies, the ongoing legal and regulatory disputes, and the strategic considerations life sciences companies must navigate in this evolving landscape.

In today's Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, AbbVie announces a $10.9 billion agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics, adding a suite of clinical-stage immunology assets to its portfolio, Insilico Medicine enters an AI-powered drug discovery collaboration with SK Biopharmaceuticals valued at up to $2.5 billion to advance neuroimmune treatments in the central nervous system, and Pharmaceutical Executive speaks with Kyle Smith, president and COO of Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, on the real-world benefits and persistent challenges of operating as a fully domestic manufacturer in an era of tariffs and supply chain pressure.

The acquisition will bolster AbbVie’s pipeline, including the addition of monoclonal antibody treatment zumilokibart.

Marketers must navigate a new landscape that sees customers expecting highly-personalized experiences that mirror their experiences with non-health brands.

The driving force behind Lilly’s Medicine Foundry on transforming the discovery-to-production handoff.

Model N Senior Vice President Jesse Mendelsohn explores the hidden costs and realities of PBM-driven drug pricing and the growing challenges manufacturers face in ensuring contract compliance, formulary access and reimbursement accuracy.

Between 2026 and 2030, billions of dollars in revenue will be at risk due to expiring patents and periods of exclusivity.

The Deloitte Consulting partner discusses how GLP-1s are becoming key value drivers and driving R&D focus during a period of market concentration.

The takeaway leadership message from our May issue is clear: Future progress will come from those willing to rethink the machinery — not just the medicine.

BeOne Medicines’ John Oyler on building an oncology pharma power from a disruptive idea — and playing the long game on speed, science and scale.

Aradigm Health’s CEO discusses how payers and other entities in the healthcare ecosystem are developing strategies to ensure cell & gene therapy costs don’t prevent patients from accessing them.

Why biopharma's targeting model is overdue for evolution.

Innomar’s VP of commercial strategy and innovation discusses the shifting global landscape and building relationships with pharma manufacturers.

RNA rewards companies that can integrate biology, data science, manufacturing, and clinical development into a single adaptive engine.

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.

The ongoing volatility in the Middle East and disruption risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz are exposing a broader but often underappreciated vulnerability in global pharmaceuticals.