Strategy

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

Will the politically fueled reforms and mandates around drug pricing reduce the complexity of the system?

Welcome to Pharm Exec's new guest column on navigating the geopolitical risks challenging core company strategies in today's shifting global landscape for healthcare.

A successful transition from clinical development to commercial launch in cell and gene therapy requires early, structured collaboration with health systems to address operational, financial, and workflow challenges that shape real-world patient access and therapy adoption.

Moderna secures a $1.5 billion loan to enhance financial flexibility while targeting a 10% revenue growth by 2026, focusing on innovative mRNA therapies.

The first wave of Commissioner’s National Priority Vouchers signals a fundamental shift in FDA competitiveness, rewarding companies that pair breakthrough science with affordability commitments, onshore manufacturing readiness, and the operational muscle to execute ultra-accelerated reviews.

The FDA’s new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher signals a transformative shift in U.S. drug review, tying accelerated approval to manufacturing readiness, domestic supply-chain strength, and credible affordability commitments, while redefining how companies must innovate, scale, and launch therapies in 2025 and beyond.

Novo Nordisk’s board overhaul signals a decisive return to Foundation-led scientific and operational governance, raising strategic questions about whether the company can sustain U.S. growth and consumer-market leadership in the GLP-1 era without deeper American commercial expertise.

Olympia Pharmaceutical’s CEO discusses the company’s expansion into Mississippi.

Metsera finalizes a $10 billion merger with Pfizer after rejecting Novo Nordisk's bids amid legal concerns to ensure shareholder value and regulatory safety.

As the three models converge, expect a bigger role for sales reps, minimal impact on incentive compensation, and a boon to the healthcare system.

The formula for bridging scientific advancement with operational flexibility in boosting access to cell and gene therapies.

Novo Nordisk proposes a $9 billion acquisition of Metsera, prompting responses from both Metsera and Pfizer amid ongoing merger discussions.

Cencora CEO Bob Mauch discusses the lessons learned during his first year at the helm—and tackling a complex future for pharma distribution.

Galapagos scales back its cell therapy business to enhance efficiency and focus on transformative opportunities, impacting over 365 employees globally.

A case study in leading and guiding a cultural reset and strategic revival.

With ever-increasing costs to put a single molecule on the market, the pressure to reach clinical milestones quickly and efficiently often drives a focus on short-term gains that can create significant long-term liabilities, jeopardizing the path to commercial viability.

The key steps for pharma in pivoting from proof-of-concept experimenting to enterprise-scale value.

With healthcare at a key crossroads of policy, technology, and science, Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson shares the Big Pharma’s formula for navigating the new age of innovation, where running from risk is not an option.

Outlining the key touchpoints for embracing change and opportunity in the “messy, tough—and fun” R&D-to-commercial transition journey.

Useful tips and parallels for staying in the game following a complete response letter.

Executives are exploring various strategies to prepare for an uncertain pricing environment in the coming months and years.

Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, reveals the mindsets and moves biopharma leaders need to not just endure—but rise above—the current age of industry disruption.

Despite steady innovation and solid new drug approvals, the first half of 2025 was marked by a break from historical norms in financing, stock performance, and M&A for the pharma and biotech sectors.