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GlaxoSmithKline takes aim at NASH, penning a $1B pact with RNAi biotech Arrowhead

GlaxoSmithKline is making its first major foray into treating the fatty liver condition known as NASH as it pens a $1 billion asset pact with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

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AstraZeneca, after years of delays and spiraling costs, opens Cambridge R&D site. Will the bet pay off?

Five years late and 200% over budget, AstraZeneca has finally formally unveiled the Cambridge, U.K., site that is at the heart of its R&D strategy.

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Founder-led biotech is making space for ideas—and diverse leaders—where it didn't exist before

Reshma Shetty is part of a trend of founder-led biotechs that have risen in prominence in recent years, going from startup to well known with lightning speed. These scientists-turned C-suite occupants know their technology inside out. They’ve got credibility both at the bench working with their research teams and in the boardrooms selling their future products.

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Sponsored: Cross-Functional Strategies For the Development and Launch of New Products

Join us in person on December 1-2 in Boston, MA to become a part of this growing community of eager professionals who are navigating the New Product Planning space during these uncertain times.

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Vaccibody, now Nykode, celebrates new name with a Regeneron deal worth $900M-plus

Norwegian vaccine and immunotherapy biotech Vaccibody has changed its name to Nykode Therapeutics to “signify a new phase of growth and development,” and it started that phase with more than just PR speak.

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Rafael resets after phase 3 flop, parting ways with 5 execs and reinstating telecom tycoon as CEO

Rafael Holdings is clearing out its C-suite. Weeks after the failure of its lead cancer drug, Rafael has disclosed the planned departures of five executives as it adapts to life without a near-approval asset.

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UK launches review of racial, gender biases in medical devices, sparked by disproportionate COVID deaths

Racial and gender biases in medical devices are "totally unacceptable," said Sajid Javid, the U.K.’s secretary of state for health and social care.

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Novartis may have a buyer for $21B generics unit Sandoz: report

Swedish-based investment group EQT and the Struengmann family of Germany are considering a joint move to purchase Novartis' generics unit Sandoz for $21.6 billion, according to German newspaper Handelsblatt. The price would make it the largest pharma deal of the year.

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Major insurers won't pay for Biogen's Alzheimer’s drug until they get more proof that it works: Bloomberg survey

A Bloomberg survey of 25 major insurers found that none of the payers believe it's medically necessary to cover a controversial Alzheimer's drug made by Biogen.

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Resources

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Whitepaper: QC for ex vivo manipulated cell lines and tissues

A variety of genetic analysis methods are valuable in ensuring that ex vivo human cells to be used for cell-based therapies are correctly identified, have the correct characteristics, and are free of contaminants.

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Learn how to elevate your omnichannel marketing strategy with Next Best - a combination of data and analytics, deployed to facilitate decision making.

Webinar: The Faster Path From Pre-Filled Syringe to Auto-Injector

Ypsomed and Catalent Biologics experts discuss strategies for integrated PFS manufacturing and auto-injector assembly to accelerate timelines and more in this webinar.

Whitepaper: Formulation Strategies When Transitioning From Vial to PFS

Learn how formulation development for a PFS affects manufacturing to drive the industry toward optimizing delivery of injectable products and, ultimately, improving patient care.

Whitepaper: How the Chronic Insomnia Market Raises Big Questions About Digital Therapeutics

Paper describing how the chronic insomnia market offers big lessons for any biopharma company thinking about getting into digital therapeutics in any therapeutic area.

Whitepaper: A Checklist for eCOA Solution Deployment

Every detail is important when selecting a new eCOA solution; learn more about the current eCOA landscape, best practices, and crucial considerations for successful eCOA solution deployment in this white paper.

2021 Report: Clinical Trial Management in a Post-Pandemic World

New market research provides valuable insight into the impact of adaptations made in clinical trials during the pandemic.

Research: How Buffer Prep Services Alleviate Sudden Spikes in Campaign Volume

Learn how a CDMO partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific to manage high-volume process liquid and buffer preparation scale-up. Download the free case study from Thermo Fisher Scientific

Whitepaper: Enhance the cost-effectiveness of your cGMP chemical supply chain

Learn how to develop a high-performing supply chain for cGMP chemicals used throughout your biologics workflow. Download the free whitepaper from Thermo Fisher Scientific

eBook: Get solutions to market faster

Read Get to Know Cloud Content Management for Life Sciences and learn how to eliminate silos across all workflows, from R&D to commercialization.

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