Sat.May 24, 2025 - Fri.May 30, 2025

article thumbnail

Innovate or Stagnate: Overcoming Model Governance Challenges in Life Sciences

MedCity News

By treating model governance as a proactive, integral part of operations rather than a box to check after the fact, life sciences organizations can uphold compliance, better allocate their resources, and gain a competitive edge. The post Innovate or Stagnate: Overcoming Model Governance Challenges in Life Sciences appeared first on MedCity News.

article thumbnail

AbbVie’s ADC win shows how pharma can break through in solid tumors

PharmaVoice

An oncology pivot recently paid off for the large pharma, which scored a milestone nod for its lead ADC.

Pharma 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

HHS cancels $766m bird flu vaccine contract with Moderna

Pharmaceutical Technology

The HSS has terminated a contract previously awarded to Moderna to help advance a vaccine candidate targeting bird flu.

111
111
article thumbnail

New technology could enhance CAR T therapy manufacture

European Pharmaceutical Review

Research has illustrated a potential new device for harvesting T cells that could improve the cost-effectiveness of manufacturing CAR T-cell therapy and make the cancer immunotherapy more accessible to patients. In development by investigators in the US, the device, called capture and glow (CAPGLO), captures T cells via a magnetic field and makes them visible using glowing fluorescent tags.

article thumbnail

State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

article thumbnail

Eli Lilly Commits $1B to Get Drug That Could Rival Vertex’s New Non-Opioid Pain Med

MedCity News

Eli Lillys acquisition of SiteOne Therapeutics acquisition comes ahead of Phase 2 testing of the startups lead drug candidate, which blocks the NaV1.8 sodium channel to treat pain. This target has clinical and regulatory validation from the recent FDA approval of Vertex Pharmaceuticals pain drug, Journavx. The post Eli Lilly Commits $1B to Get Drug That Could Rival Vertexs New Non-Opioid Pain Med appeared first on MedCity News.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Eli Lilly acquires SiteOne Therapeutics to advance treatment for chronic pain

PharmaTimes

Global biopharma Eli Lilly will acquire SiteOne Therapeutics, a biotech dedicated to the development of non-opioid medicines to treat pain and other neuronal hyperexcitability disorders, to advance SiteOnes leading asset STC-004. Lilly will lead STC-004 through phase 2 trials and commercialisation for global markets.

article thumbnail

Merck seeks China and US approval of TGCT drug after Phase III success

Pharmaceutical Technology

Merck KGaA is filing for global regulatory approvals of pimicotinibafter it met primary and secondary endpoints in a Phase III TGCT trial.

66
article thumbnail

Sustainability as a Supply Chain Business Strategy: What Leaders Should Know

MedCity News

Its time to debunk sustainability myths in health care and get to the heart of why sustainable supply chain practices are not only the right step forward, but also offer inherent advantages on the financial savings and patient satisfaction front. The post Sustainability as a Supply Chain Business Strategy: What Leaders Should Know appeared first on MedCity News.

Patients 255
article thumbnail

InflaRx stock halves after it drops lead drug

pharmaphorum

InflaRx has abandoned its drug development programme, vilobelimab for rare skin disease pyoderma gangrenosum, cratering its share price.

Leads 78
article thumbnail

The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

article thumbnail

Oxford Brain Diagnostics to launch groundbreaking dementia diagnosis technology

PharmaTimes

Company secures regulatory approvals for commercial rollout in UK and US

79
article thumbnail

The Future of MSL Training – How Digital Technologies Are Shaping Success

Impetus Digital

A version of this article was previously published in the Journal of mHealth. Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between pharmaceutical companies and the medical community and are vital to the success of a company. Beyond ensuring that products are utilized effectively and serving as a scientific expert for the medical community, the primary role of MSLs involves establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other

article thumbnail

Precision Pfizer Drug Leads to ‘Unprecedented’ Survival in Colorectal Cancer, Data at ASCO Show

MedCity News

Pfizer drug Braftovi achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival for colorectal cancer patients in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The results will be presented Friday during the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The post Precision Pfizer Drug Leads to Unprecedented Survival in Colorectal Cancer, Data at ASCO Show appeared first on MedCity News.

Leads 232
article thumbnail

Roche builds case for MS drug with two-year efficacy data

pharmaphorum

Roche has revealed good results from a phase 2 trial of its oral BTK drug fenebrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis as it waits for phase 3 data.

69
article thumbnail

AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

article thumbnail

Lumanity and Parker Institute partner to support delivery of new immunotherapies

PharmaTimes

The alliance combines Lumanitys commercial and development strategy capabilities with PICIs translational research expertise

76
article thumbnail

Roche reports long-term capabilities of multiple sclerosis drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

New, 96-week trial data show that relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) patients given Roches Brutons tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor maintained low levels of disease activity for up to two years. These results are from the Phase II FENopta open-label extension (OLE) study of oral fenebrutinib. The drug dually inhibits of both B-cell and microglia activation, which, according to Roche, may reduce both disease activity and disability progression.

article thumbnail

Rebuttal: Medical Device Right to Repair is the Wrong Approach

MedCity News

Allowing hospitals to repair the equipment they depend upon daily is not a step backward, but a reaffirmation of trust in the skilled and deeply committed professionals who already maintain the integrity of our healthcare systems. The post Rebuttal: Medical Device Right to Repair is the Wrong Approach appeared first on MedCity News.

Medical 226
article thumbnail

Astellas adds to claudin clout with $1.3bn+ Evopoint deal

pharmaphorum

Astellas was the first company to bring a drug against the claudin target CLDN18.

article thumbnail

From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

article thumbnail

NICE recommends sparsentan for IgA nephropathy

PharmaTimes

First non-immunosuppressive dual-action therapy approved for eligible patients

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

PharmaTech

Leveraging computerized maintenance management systems software can enhance efficiency, improve quality control, ensure accurate documentation, and strengthen data integrity.

article thumbnail

The Strategic Power of Application Rationalization in Healthcare M&A

MedCity News

Application rationalization shouldnt be a cleanup project it should be a pillar of the M&A investment thesis, with clear ROI tied to cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation readiness. The post The Strategic Power of Application Rationalization in Healthcare M&A appeared first on MedCity News.

article thumbnail

FDA fast-tracks Teva's coeliac disease treatment

pharmaphorum

Teva gets fast-track status from the FDA for a coeliac disease drug with a mechanism that has proved tough to crack

FDA 66
article thumbnail

The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

article thumbnail

TQ Therapeutics acquires Juno GmbH to support decentralised cell therapy platform

PharmaTimes

TQ Therapeutics (TQx) has acquired Juno Therapeutics GmbH, the German subsidiary of Juno Therapeutics, through a share purchase agreement. Juno GmbH was previously owned by Bristol Myers Squibb. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

65
article thumbnail

CHMP meeting highlights – May 2025

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended ten medicines for approval in its latest meeting. The committee recommended authorisation of three cancer medicines. The first, aconditional approval of Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel), to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin), a treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma was also granted a positive opinion.

article thumbnail

Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs

MedCity News

May has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, the American Medical Association and TigerConnect named new CEOs, and Google and UnitedHealth Group have seen key executives leave their roles. There were also layoffs at organizations including Devoted Health and New York-Presbyterian. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first on MedCity News.

article thumbnail

Roche takes new antibiotic into phase 3 for 'urgent threat'

pharmaphorum

Roche is moving its antibiotic zosurabalpin into phase 3 for CRAB, potentially a big step forward in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

115
115
article thumbnail

AI in Marketing & Sales: Today’s Tools, Tomorrow’s Potential

Speaker: Kevin Burke

AI is reshaping marketing and sales, empowering professionals to work smarter, faster, and more effectively. This webinar will provide a practical introduction to AI, focusing on its current applications, transformative potential, and strategies for successful implementation in your organization. Using real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll examine how businesses are leveraging AI to increase efficiency, enhance personalization, and drive measurable results.

article thumbnail

ASCO 2025: Cost Savings and Clinical Outcomes of Pre-Treatment DPYD Genotyping Before Fluoropyrimidine Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Pre-treatment DPYD genotyping significantly reduces hospitalizations and costs for patients with cancer, enhancing safety and efficiency in oncology care.

Safety 52
article thumbnail

Eli Lilly to expand pain pipeline with $1bn SiteOne buyout

Pharmaceutical Technology

The deal tees up a pain treatment market rivalry with Vertex Pharmaceuticals as the industry starts to move away from opioids.

article thumbnail

Astellas Stays Competitive in Hot Gut Cancer Target, Paying $130M to License Evopoint Drug

MedCity News

Astellas Pharma gets global rights to an Evopoint Biosciences antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin 18.2. Last year, Astellass antibody drug Vyloy became the first FDA-approved therapy for this target. The post Astellas Stays Competitive in Hot Gut Cancer Target, Paying $130M to License Evopoint Drug appeared first on MedCity News.