BioBusiness

While technology promises advances for healthcare, a skilled workforce is needed to deliver on the potential.

Global investment firm Advent to acquire and invest in Sanofi’s European generics business, Zentiva, to boost its position in European market.

The transaction is part of Merck KGaA’s strategy to actively shape its product portfolio and focus on innovation-driven business.

The biopharmaceutical firm has chosen Rhode Island as the site of its next-generation biomanufacturing plant, which will offer flexibility, speed, and efficiency.

More diversified therapies and tighter payer budgets will challenge bio/pharma companies to think outside the industry.

The company’s close communication with customers has enabled it to bring advanced pipetting products to market.

The acquisition strengthens Celgene’s position in the global cellular immunotherapy space.

Takeda is considering approaching Shire with a possible offer.

In a $13-billion transaction, GSK will purchase Novartis’ share of the Consumer Healthcare Joint Venture.

The companies intend to jointly develop and commercialize Lenvima (lenvatinib mesylate) as a monotherapy and an in-combination therapy for treating multiple cancer types.

A different perspective on controlling fixed costs of biomanufacturing, based on know-how from other industries, provides a competitive edge, says the CEO of Samsung BioLogics.

The pharma major will spin out six molecules in early stage inflammation and autoimmune programs into a new company called Viela Bio.

New programs and initiatives by industry examine rising healthcare costs.

The NECC supervisory pharmacist at the center of the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Frustrated with high costs and drug shortages, hospitals adopt a DIY approach.

The latest continuing resolution funds the government for three weeks.

Non-essential activities and new regulatory submissions are on hold until a federal government funding agreement is reached.

Frustrated with chronic shortages and high costs, hospitals form their own generic drug company.

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.