Mergers and Acquisitions

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Johnson & Johnson to spin off consumer health business

By Rachel Arthur

Johnson & Johnson has announced its intent to separate its Consumer Health business into a new publicly traded company: allowing J&J to put a sharpened focus on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

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People on the Move: October 2021

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news on appointments, expansions, acquisitions and other events includes Nanoform, Elligo Health Research, Curavit, and other organizations.

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CPHI NORTH AMERICA 2021

M&A activity vigorous in CDMO arena: CPhI

By Jenni Spinner

An expert speaking during the industry event offers insight and perspective on the flurry of CDMO deal-making in recent months, and what might lie ahead.

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People on the Move: July 2021

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news on hires, promotions, acquisitions, and expansions includes items about Javara, Elligo, Lonza, Yourway, Medable, and other notable firms.

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Tech Innovations: June 2021

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of new equipment, materials, tech partnerships and other news includes items from Ajinomoto, Evonik, Quanticate, Pharmasol, and more.

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People on the Move: June 2021

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of hires, acquisitions, anniversaries, and other announcements includes news from Premier Research, Cytel, ACG, and other companies.

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People on the Move: May 2021

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s roundup of new hires, investment funding, partnerships, and other industry news includes key firms such as Clinical Ink, Medable, CPhI, and Sterling Pharma.

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Advarra acquires Longboat

By Jenni Spinner

The clinical site services provider continues its series of strategic company purchases by bringing the Irish trial technologies firm under its umbrella.

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Advarra purchases IntegReview IRB

By Jenni Spinner

The institutional review board services provider has acquired the AAHRPP-accredited central IRB, which specializes in early-phase research.

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People on the Move: November 2020

By Jenni Spinner

The most recent news on pharmaceutical industry hires, promotions, acquisitions and other events includes Lonza, Medidata, Vetter, and Almac Group.

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Syneos Health to acquire Synteract

By Jenni Spinner

With the purchase, Syneos Health seeks to strengthen connections with the rapidly growing pre-revenue biopharmaceutical market, and expand global reach.

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People on the Move: October 2020

By Jenni Spinner

The latest news on pharmaceutical industry hires, promotions, acquisitions and other events includes Medable, Eversana, Parexel, Astellas and more.

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Deloitte survey reveals pharma CEO thoughts

By Jenni Spinner

The latest iteration of the company’s Pharma CEO Survey offers information and insight as to how key industry figures are planning for the future.

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People on the Move: July 2020

By Jenni Spinner

Our latest spotlight on new hires, promotions and awards involves Lonza, ChargePoint Technology, Ashfield, Current Health and other industry firms.

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People on the Move: May 2020

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s new hires and promotions include executive appointments at Advarra, Eversana, Signant Health, Endpoint Clinical and other companies.

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Advarra purchases IRBco

By Jenni Spinner

The institutional review board and research technology solutions provider has acquired IRBco to expand its reach and presence in North America.

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Amneal invests $340m in generics distributor

By Vassia Barba

Amneal announces acquisition of 65.1% majority interest of generics distributing company, AvKARE, boosting its presence in the generics and federal healthcare market.