Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: Policy Whiplash

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In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, we cover Ypsomed’s new North Carolina manufacturing site, how pharma leaders are maintaining strategic clarity amid policy whiplash, and Excellergy’s $70 million Series A launch to advance its trifunctional immunotherapy platform.

Ypsomed has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in North Carolina as part of its global expansion strategy. The site will support large-scale production of injection and infusion systems for biopharmaceutical partners, bolstering supply capacity for the growing self-injection device market. The investment reflects increasing demand for drug-delivery technologies that enable patient-friendly administration, particularly for biologics and GLP-1 therapies. For North Carolina, the expansion further strengthens the state’s standing as a hub for advanced life sciences manufacturing and logistics.

In broader industry analysis, a new commentary highlights how pharmaceutical executives are managing policy whiplash—the rapid shifts in drug pricing proposals, trade measures, and regulatory enforcement that are reshaping global strategy. Experts urge companies to double down on scenario planning, cross-functional coordination, and real-time policy monitoring to maintain strategic clarity amid volatility. The piece argues that organizations with flexible governance structures and robust risk analytics are best positioned to navigate today’s unpredictable regulatory climate while continuing to deliver innovation and shareholder value.

And in biotech startup news, Excellergy has officially launched with a $70 million Series A round to develop a novel class of trifunctional effector cell response inhibitors. The funding will support preclinical and early clinical development of therapies designed to modulate immune cell function in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company’s platform integrates precision targeting with immune modulation, a combination investors see as promising in next-generation immunology. With strong backing and a seasoned leadership team, Excellergy’s debut adds momentum to the growing wave of early-stage biotech investment returning to the market in late 2025.

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