BioBusiness

Scientific advances and renewed investment may infuse biopharma for growth.

BioPharm International will mark 30 years of biopharma industry progress and challenges in 2018.

Gene therapies highlight FDA new drug approvals in 2017.

Policy makers look to boost generic drugs, curb opioid abuse, and maintain incentives for innovation.

Recent investments show expansion activity in cell culture facilities.

Mallinckrodt has agreed to acquire biopharmaceutical company Sucampo Pharmaceuticals for $18 per share, or a transaction value of approximately $1.2 billion.

Roche has agreed to acquire Ignyta, an oncology company specializing in precision medicines, in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion.

New tax legislation may result in savings for biopharma companies.

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has decided in favor of Novartis’ Sandoz in rendering the opinion that Amgen cannot use state laws to prohibit or delay the marketing of biosimilars.

Biopharma employees reveal employment objectives, opportunities, and frustrations.

Developing and retaining qualified employees will test biopharma companies and CMOs alike.

The Biomanufacturing Technology Roadmap is accelerating innovative manufacturing strategies for biopharmaceuticals.

Experts slam drug prices and endorse government price negotiations and curbs on drug advertising.

Following a vote by member states in favor of Amsterdam as the agency’s new headquarters, the relocation will take place over the next 16 months, with operations expected to start up in March 2019.

Despite the challenges and high cost of development, vaccine innovation is at an all-time high, as new approaches aim to improve global access.

CPhI Pharma Awards honor companies and individuals driving the pharma industry forward.

The company’s board of directors has appointed Aron Knickerbocker as the new president and CEO to succeed Lewis Williams, MD, PhD, effective Jan. 1, 2018.

Russian biotechnology company BIOCAD plans to enter the European market with oncological and autoimmune medicines.

Girish Malhorta, CPhI expert and president of EPCOT International, discussed world revenues for pharmaceuticals and how companies may improve cost and availability of drugs in CPhI’s 2017 Annual Report.

The new center will serve as a regional hub where scientists and engineers can work with customers for biological development.

The company is considering options for a full or partial separation of its Consumer Healthcare business, either through a spin-off, sale, or other transaction.

Reeling from financial and tropical storms, Puerto Rico needs stable industry to aid its recovery.

Cell-based therapies are moving medical treatments forward, but intellectual property uncertainties may delay progress.

Faced with divisive political and social issues, Congress must find a way to reach consensus.

New reports address biopharma’s leading concerns: funding for drug development and pricing of finished drugs.

CDER’s Janet Woodcock endorses modern drug manufacturing to ensure access to safe and reliable medicines.

How has the bio/pharmaceutical contract manufacturing industry evolved and changed over the years and what does the future hold?

BIO report measures decade-long investment and acquisition trends for emerging biotech companies.

Drug sales forecasts fall for first time in 10 years, thanks to pressures to reduce drug prices and the advent of biosimilars.

New reports indicate that drug prices are slowing compared to other healthcare costs.