Contract sales & marketing

Mahana Therapeutics and Bayer in multi-million dollar partnership to commercialize digital therapeutics

24-Aug-2023 By Liza Laws

Mahana Therapeutics announced last week (August 22) that it was entering into a multi-million dollar distribution and marketing partnership with the consumer health division of Bayer.

Novartis cites strong sales growth for $15B Sandoz spin-off as board vote unanimously for separation

21-Aug-2023 By Liza Laws

Novartis’ board of directors has unanimously agreed to separate Sandoz as a 100 per cent spin-off with a $15 billion share buyback.

Advanced Clinical to host event looking at increasing clinical research talent at DIA 2023

14-Jun-2023 By Liza Laws

In a bid to address the high demand for clinical research talent, Advanced Clinical is hosting an innovation theater at DIA Global in Boston’s Convention and Exhibition Center.

Strateos shifts strategy to on-site cloud labs

24-Apr-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The company announces plans to reorganize its business to focus on design-and-deployment engagements for on-site implementation of automated cloud labs.

ClinOne closes $3M series A funding and welcomes new board memeber

18-Apr-2023 By Liza Laws

A company providing a single platform to support clients’ clinical trial journeys has closed a $3 million Series A funding.

Investment firm launches CDMO after Pfizer facility buyout

11-Apr-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

Bridgewest launches a new CDMO that will be branded NovaCina, operating out of Australia and specializing in sterile injectable drug products.

Operio makes manufacturing acquisition with European expansion aim

11-Apr-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

Operio has acquired a group of companies that provide both manufacturing equipment and services in the solid dose space.

Zebra adds new environmental sensors for pharma supply chain

23-Mar-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The company launches its new ZS300 sensor, ZB200 bridge and Android sensor discovery app, which will be made available for use with the supply chains of the pharma and food industries.

Piramal begins production at API facility in Michigan

20-Feb-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The Indian company begins production of APIs and HPAPIs, after expanding capacity at its Riverview site.

AZ blames UK tax for Ireland API plant decision

13-Feb-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The company’s CEO stated that a ‘discouraging tax rate’ was behind the decision to build a $360m API plant in Ireland rather than the UK.

Pasithea agrees manufacturing deal with WuXi STA

24-Jan-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The CDMO will manufacture the API for the biotech’s lead drug candidate, ahead of plans to begin clinical trials.

Eurofins relocates to expand API capabilities in Canada

17-Jan-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

Eurofins announces that it relocated and expanded its API development laboratories by moving to a new space in Ontario, Canada.

Outsourcing strategists thinking farther ahead than ever: CPHI

23-Aug-2022 By Jenni Spinner

The group’s latest report glimpses inside the minds of pharma leaders, who are looking at a product’s full life-cycle development at the preclinical stage.

Will biotech see an uptick in M&A?

19-Jul-2022 By Rachel Arthur

The biopharma M&A market has slowed since 2019. But is a buyer’s market emerging?

Building resilience into biotech supply chains: 'COVID-19 will not be the last major crisis of the 21st century'

08-Jul-2022 By Rachel Arthur

Biotech supply chains face an uncertain future in 2022 and beyond: up against myriad challenges ranging from future pandemic outbreaks to geopolitical tensions – and, indeed, unforeseen threats. Communication and collaboration between policymakers and...

EY biotech report checks in on the mood of industry leaders

23-Jun-2022 By Jenni Spinner

The 32nd iteration of the company’s Beyond Borders report offers an in-depth look at the state of the current market landscape, and what’s on the horizon.

CPhI North America 2022

Pharma growth, partnerships focus of 2022 CPhI North America

04-May-2022 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the organizer of the pharmaceutical event discusses what’s in store for the upcoming conference, and for the drug development industry itself.

CPHI NORTH AMERICA 2022

US pharma hubs: The rising stars to watch

04-May-2022 By Rachel Arthur

CPhI North America 2022 host city Philadelphia is set to become one of the world’s biggest cell and gene therapy manufacturing hubs. But it’s just one of many centers of innovation that are helping drive the US pharma and biopharma industry.

Yourway adds 100k square feet of temp-controlled storage capacity

28-Apr-2022 By Jenni Spinner

The addition of the facility in Pennsylvania will help meet the increasing demand for temperature-controlled clinical packaging, storage, and distribution.

Bayer program streamlines clinical trial process, site relationships

17-Feb-2022 By Jenni Spinner

Created via a joint effort with EY, the pharmaceutical company launched ASPIREs, a program intended to improve its clinical trial processes in numerous areas.

Merck restructures to strengthen CDMO business

14-Feb-2022 By Jane Byrne

Darmstadt, Germany headquartered, Merck KGaA, is restructuring its life sciences business.

SCOPE 2022

Clinical management platform enables vendor visibility: Strategikon Pharma

08-Feb-2022 By Jenni Spinner

Vision, part of the company’s Clinical Maestro platform of software-as-a-solution applications, enables study teams to manage clinical vendor oversight.

SCOPE 2022

Bright ideas, new partnerships, and fun on tap at SCOPE 2022

26-Jan-2022 By Jenni Spinner

The upcoming industry event offers attendees (in-person and virtual) a range of opportunities to learn, connect, and innovate, according to an organizer.

Pharma R&D investment report shows positive signs: Deloitte

14-Jan-2022 By Jenni Spinner

According to the company’s 12th Annual Pharmaceutical Innovation Report, pharmaceutical R&D return on investment has climbed to its highest peak since 2014.

FourKites, Accenture survey dives into supply chain concerns

10-Jan-2022 By Jenni Spinner

Checking in with pharma executives, the survey outlines leaders’ thoughts about current and future challenges, like costs, security, and inventory control.

People on the Move: December 2021

02-Dec-2021 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements of awards, expansions, name changes, hires, and other news includes items from CPhI, Almac Group, ICON, and other organizations.

Use of robotics in pharma packaging, manufacturing on the rise: Beroe

10-Nov-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to the market intelligence firm, automation appeals to drug packaging and manufacturing firms, thanks to their productivity-boosting potential.

Pharmaceutical packaging firm adds QC laboratory in Ireland

10-Nov-2021 By Jenni Spinner

Wasdell, a UK-based packaging and manufacturing provider in the UK, has opened a quality control laboratory in Dundalk to analyze products for its pharmaceutical clientele.

CPHI WORLDWIDE

Pharmaceutical industry confidence on the rise: CPhI Worldwide

09-Nov-2021 By Jenni Spinner

At the open of the global pharmaceutical industry gathering, a survey of executives from around the globe indicates a rosy mood among professionals in the field.

Notre Dame lab partners with Artifacts to halt substandard generics

21-Oct-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The Distributed Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab and the blockchain-based platform provider will work to prevent fake and low-quality drugs from circulating.

‘Digital transformation’ requires enterprise-wide change: Rockwell Automation

19-Oct-2021 By Jenni Spinner

To fully reap the benefits of tech advances, a company leader advises, a life-sciences firm must embrace change and connection throughout the operation.

People on the Move: October 2021

07-Oct-2021 By Jenni Spinner

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

cphi north america 2021

Report: expect the future of US pharma market to be ‘exciting’

04-Aug-2021 By Jenni Spinner

An industry study from the producer of CPhI North America shows the pandemic and other factors are contributing to a very dynamic pharmaceutical market.

Pharma industry, CROs adapting to COVID-19 impacts: survey

27-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A recent check-in with several biopharma and CRO companies, conducted by Life Science Strategy Group, indicates adjustment to pandemic-related challenges.

Contract data analysis can help predict pharma demand: Agiloft

19-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The process management solutions firm says drug companies could use contract data to get a better handle on predicting demand and adjusting product output.

People on the Move: July 2021

08-Jul-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.

FDA issues guidance for measuring PROs in oncology studies

17-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The US federal agency has released a document designed to help clinical trial teams obtain effective, efficient data from patients in their cancer research.

Azzur opens new on-demand cleanroom facility in California

03-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The company’s Azzur Cleanrooms on Demand division has established another facility in Vista, a city in the San Diego Area, for life-sciences operations.

People on the Move: June 2021

02-Jun-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.

Finding the right partners key to decentralized trials: Illingworth

03-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the mobile research nursing specialist offers advice on what to look for in a service provider, and why finding the right one is vital.

CPhI survey: pharma leaders optimistic about the future

03-May-2021 By Jenni Spinner

According to a recent survey of executives conducted by CPhI, COVID-19’s impact is driving manufacturing and CDMOs are fueling industry growth.

Severe winter storm wrought havoc on pharma supply chain

08-Apr-2021 By Jenni Spinner

An expert from FourKites shares impacts of the February storm that hit Texas and other parts of North America, and lessons can be learned from the event.

ICON to acquire PRA Health Sciences in $12b deal

25-Feb-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The deal consolidates two significant players in the contract research organization arena, in a deal reportedly worth approximately $12b USD.

Eversana, Evoke Pharma partner on nasal drug for patients with diabetic gastroparesis

10-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The two companies have joined forces to collaborate on the commercial launch of Gimoti, a nasal spray for patients suffering from diabetic gastroparesis.

Syneos Health to acquire Synteract

29-Oct-2020 By Jenni Spinner

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