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STAT+: Equity, technology, and costs top of mind for life science’s leaders

STAT

APRIL 24, 2024

Physicians, researchers, CEOs, reporters, and more gathered in downtown Boston Wednesday night to celebrate STAT’s 2024 STATUS List , which features 50 leaders in the life sciences. and the rest of the world.

Medical Schools

Medical Schools Hospitals

New CDC campaign asks health care leaders to take responsibility for reducing burnout

STAT

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A new anti-burnout campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health avoids this typical — and often frustrating — tactic, instead imploring leaders to better support health care workers.

Three lessons from Covid that could help global leaders prevent the next pandemic

STAT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But those regrets may be particularly poignant for global leaders whose actions (or lack thereof) had direct impacts on how Covid-19 spread. Joanne Liu, a professor at McGill University’s School of Population and Global Health and former international president of Doctors Without Borders, has some advice for those leaders.

STAT+: Life science leaders on how to make drug development less expensive, slow, and risky

STAT

MAY 7, 2024

But new ways of identifying and testing therapies, a more precise understanding of disease, and a renewed sense of urgency to address longstanding public health issues could change that dynamic, life science leaders argued this week.

Drug Development

Drug Development Vaccines

STAT+: Juul spent big to court Black leaders to promote its e-cigarettes, new documents show

STAT

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Documents released this week shed new light on an aggressive strategy from vape maker Juul to court Black leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, to publicly support its e-cigarettes.

Documentation

STAT+: Jay Bradner, former Novartis research leader, to head up Amgen’s scientific efforts

STAT

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Jay Bradner, a former top research leader at Novartis, is joining Amgen as its new chief scientific officer, the California company announced Thursday. Bradner is taking over for Amgen veteran David Reese in the role. Reese is becoming the company’s chief technology officer.

Medical leaders decry Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

STAT

JUNE 29, 2023

Medical leaders on Thursday reacted swiftly to the Supreme Court’s decision to severely restrict the use of race in college admissions, saying the ruling could reverse decades of progress toward diversifying the nation’s physician workforce — something seen as key to helping end the country’s widespread and deeply entrenched (..)

Medical Schools

STAT+: ‘We don’t agree’ on drug pricing policy, FDA chief tells biotech leaders

STAT

JUNE 7, 2023

Robert Califf, the Food and Drug Administration chief, walked on stage Wednesday and told a crowd of biotech leaders that drug costs needed fixing. BOSTON — The drug industry has spent the past year speaking against new mechanisms that could limit how much governments or insurers pay for certain new medicines.

Drug Pricing

Drug Pricing Drug Development

STAT+: Health care leaders plot how to expand diversity in clinical trials

STAT

MAY 9, 2024

Even with the recent awareness that clinical trials often lack the diversity that would make them representative, women and people of color remain underrepresented in studies.

Red Jacket: Dr. Jeremy Levin, a transformational leader

PharmaVoice

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A consummate life sciences executive who has led with boldness and devotion, Dr. Jeremy Levin considers himself a participant as well as a leader.

Yes, biopharma still has a reputation problem. These leaders are looking for solutions

PharmaVoice

JUNE 8, 2023

Negative news is breaking down the public’s perception of the biopharma industry — but leaders around the industry have some ideas to fix it.

Branded: The trademarks pharma leaders look up to

PharmaVoice

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are some of the brands industry leaders relate to most — and how they inspire work in the life sciences. What do brands like Patagonia, Nike and Lego have to do with pharma?

STAT+: AI leaders issue a plea to Congress: Regulate us, and quickly

STAT

MAY 16, 2023

lawmakers and tech industry leaders, comes as health care companies race to incorporate increasingly powerful AI tools into their businesses and interactions with patients. “The U.S. government might consider a combination of licensing and testing requirements for development and release of AI models above a threshold of capabilities.”

How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry

PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

How do some leaders get by? The maze of ethical issues in biopharma can confound even the wiliest executive.

After affirmative action ruling, medical education leaders see silver lining in court endorsement of ‘holistic review’

STAT

JUNE 30, 2023

After having a day to read through the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action , some medical school and educational leaders are more hopeful that a path exists for them to diversify future classes and the health care workforce as they scramble to understand its impact on the next admissions cycle and the class of 2024.

Medical Schools

Europe’s commercial leaders prepare for a faster trial-to-treatment pathway

pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Europe's commercial leaders are gearing up for a faster trial-to-treatment pathway, leveraging CRM technology to empower HCPs and sales teams.

Navigating the path to sustainable pharma: Insights from sustainability leaders

pharmaphorum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Gain insights from sustainability leaders in the life sciences industry on navigating the path to sustainable pharma. Learn about their efforts in addressing environmental issues, social impact, governance practices, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Q&A: A biotech VC leader shares her next big bets

STAT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Kristina Burow has a well-trained eye. That’s true of her work at ARCH Venture Partners, one of the drug industry’s largest and most active investment firms, and also outside of work — those who know her say Burow is a deadly shot with a pistol.

Opinion: Leaders at Davos need to pay attention to the crossroads of climate change, health, and security

STAT

JANUARY 18, 2023

As CEOs and world leaders gather for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, they might be surprised to see less snow out of the window than usual on the country’s luminous peaks. Record-breaking temperatures in the Alps are just one sign of the effect climate change is having on planet Earth.

Fresh call for greater sector support from political health leaders

The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 5, 2023

CPE has written to both the health secretary, Victoria Atkins, and her Labour shadow, Wes Streeting, urging political leaders to work with the sector, patient bodies and charities to ‘realise the potential’ […] The post Fresh call for greater sector support from political health leaders appeared first on The Pharmacist.

Community Pharmacies

Digital Opinion Leader deep-dive: the sharer

PharmaVoice

JULY 18, 2022

Learn about Digital Opinion Leaders who curate tailored content experiences and provide value to their followers.

Leaders wave a magic wand at pharma’s thorniest issues

PharmaVoice

MARCH 31, 2023

The major challenges pharma leaders would solve with a quick flick of an imaginary wand.

Strategy pledges pharmacists as ‘medicine leaders’ in GP practices

The Pharmacist

APRIL 4, 2024

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has published a strategy for the ‘future development’ of the general practice pharmacy sector after an evaluation of the service […] The post Strategy pledges pharmacists as ‘medicine leaders’ in GP practices appeared first on The Pharmacist.

South Korea: Emerging global leader in life sciences

pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 10, 2023

South Korea: Emerging global leader in life sciences Mike.Hammerton Wed, 11/10/2023 - 05:30 Bookmark this

The ‘superpowers’ pharma leaders should cultivate

PharmaVoice

MAY 26, 2023

Executives honored by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association share the key traits that help them drive results.

Back language with investment, sector tells Tory leaders

The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Prime Minister announced a new plan for phasing out smoking and an emphasis on preventative healthcare, while Mr Barclay announced […] The post Back language with investment, sector tells Tory leaders appeared first on The Pharmacist.

Community Pharmacies

STAT+: Backed by a longtime mental health leader, a new startup aims to build support for serious mental illness

STAT

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This month, a for-profit startup co-founded by former National Institute of Mental Health leader Thomas Insel quietly launched with $29 million in funding to focus on patients with conditions such as schizophrenia that can cause psychosis or seriously impair their function.

Big Pharma leaders juggle pricing and access as IRA and supply constraints loom large

PharmaVoice

MAY 16, 2024

Execs from J&J, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and AbbVie sound off on the Inflation Reduction Act, supply issues and launch preparations in a tricky environment.

How ICS leaders can approach community pharmacy

The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That vision was published in September 2023 after almost a year of […] The post How ICS leaders can approach community pharmacy appeared first on The Pharmacist.

Community Pharmacies

The key pharmaceutical trends from 2023 according to industry leaders

Outsourcing Pharma

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As the year ends, industry leaders give the biggest trends to look for in 2024, with artificial intelligence being a hot topic. The pharmaceutical industry in 2023 has seen many investments, partnerships, acquisitions and more.

Real Estate Leader Streamlines Direct and Indirect Procurement With GEP

Pharma and Life Sciences Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Real Estate Leader Streamlines Direct and Indirect Procurement With GEP annmarie@AZglo… Fri, 03/08/2024 - 19:29 A major U.S. For procurement and supply chain leaders looking to optimize procurement processes and break down silos, this is a must-read case study. Read Now Open Graph Image Show popup form Off Asset ID 11168

How is Your Follow-Through as a Leader?

The Honest Apothecary

MAY 5, 2023

Basically, how is their follow-through as a leader? ” It has been my experience that poor follow-through in leaders results in a lack of trust and confidence and respect from their direct reports. Your follow-through as a leader matters. That is a real problem for today’s leaders. You must write it down.

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Opinion: Biopharma leaders helped save democracy. Now what?

STAT

JANUARY 18, 2023

The rule of law must be upheld for free societies and free markets to flourish, and only a well-functioning democracy offers the levers for rational majorities to prevail. Americans support causes and candidates. We debate and organize.

Leaders build Teams- Teams build Leaders

PharmaState Academy

JULY 20, 2023

Written by: Zena D’souza Effective leaders make sure that they put their time and energy into building a team that is cohesive and high-performing. Team building requires a leader to possess a combination of skills, including communication, empathy, and motivation to foster a positive workplace environment.

Communication

What’s keeping pharma leaders up at night

PharmaVoice

OCTOBER 21, 2022

C-suite execs in the life sciences share their late-night thoughts including innovation, patient access and market factors.

CPE leader calls out 'significant problems’ with community pharmacy IT

The Pharmacist

MARCH 14, 2024

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) underlined the frustration, ‘additional work and stress’ the issues were causing for pharmacy teams and reiterated that ‘pharmacies must not end up being out of pocket because of IT problems which […] The post CPE leader calls out 'significant problems’ with community pharmacy IT appeared first on The Pharmacist. (..)

Community Pharmacies

Biden appoints former government scientist as first leader of ARPA-H

STAT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

President Joe Biden plans to appoint longtime biologist and former government scientist Renee Wegrzyn as the first director of the nascent Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

FUJIFILM Diosynth recruits new Quality leader

European Pharmaceutical Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post FUJIFILM Diosynth recruits new Quality leader appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review. In the company ’s original statement, it highlighted that the 90,000 sq. site is the organisation’s newest addition to its infrastructure portfolio.

Global Telecom Leader Leverages GEP’s eAuction Expertise, Unlocks $25M in Savings

Pharma and Life Sciences Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Global Telecom Leader Leverages GEP’s eAuction Expertise, Unlocks $25M in Savings annmarie@AZglo… Tue, 03/26/2024 - 16:15 A multinational telecom provider was looking to switch suppliers for over 100 key items as it wanted more competitive pricing than what its current suppliers could provide.

Sanofi names VC leader Houman Ashrafian as R&D chief

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Sanofi names VC leader Houman Ashrafian as R&D chief Phil.Taylor Fri, 01/09/2023 - 09:24 Bookmark this

How Leaders Manage Disappointment at Work

The Honest Apothecary

DECEMBER 31, 2022

.” But how we respond to disappointments is what distinguishes leaders from everyone else. Leaders take control of the way they respond. So, how do real leaders deal with the disappointments they encounter at work? By “leaders” I’m not talking about those at the very top of an organization.

Communication

Our 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders

PharmExec

MAY 25, 2023

The 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders share with the Pharmaceutical Executive editors what makes a good leader, what has made them the proudest in their career, lessons they wish they had known when starting out, and more.

Learning from Leaders: Competitive Intelligence in Health & Life Sciences

Fuld & Company Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

Industry leaders will share their expertise, best practices, and future perspectives on competitive intelligence (CI) in this exclusive event. Join our webinar to gain critical insights and maximize your competitive advantage in the rapidly changing landscape of the Health & Life Sciences sector.

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Shaking up pharma: Change that leaders would like to see

PharmaVoice

JUNE 16, 2023

Industry execs give voice to the “game changers” they believe would have the greatest impact on the healthcare ecosystem for all.

STAT+: Equity, technology, and costs top of mind for life science’s leaders

New CDC campaign asks health care leaders to take responsibility for reducing burnout

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Three lessons from Covid that could help global leaders prevent the next pandemic

STAT+: Life science leaders on how to make drug development less expensive, slow, and risky

STAT+: Juul spent big to court Black leaders to promote its e-cigarettes, new documents show

STAT+: Jay Bradner, former Novartis research leader, to head up Amgen’s scientific efforts

Medical leaders decry Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

STAT+: ‘We don’t agree’ on drug pricing policy, FDA chief tells biotech leaders

STAT+: Health care leaders plot how to expand diversity in clinical trials

Red Jacket: Dr. Jeremy Levin, a transformational leader

Yes, biopharma still has a reputation problem. These leaders are looking for solutions

Branded: The trademarks pharma leaders look up to

STAT+: AI leaders issue a plea to Congress: Regulate us, and quickly

How pharma leaders talk about ethics in a highly criticized industry

After affirmative action ruling, medical education leaders see silver lining in court endorsement of ‘holistic review’

Europe’s commercial leaders prepare for a faster trial-to-treatment pathway

Navigating the path to sustainable pharma: Insights from sustainability leaders

Q&A: A biotech VC leader shares her next big bets

Opinion: Leaders at Davos need to pay attention to the crossroads of climate change, health, and security

Fresh call for greater sector support from political health leaders

Digital Opinion Leader deep-dive: the sharer

Leaders wave a magic wand at pharma’s thorniest issues

Strategy pledges pharmacists as ‘medicine leaders’ in GP practices

South Korea: Emerging global leader in life sciences

The ‘superpowers’ pharma leaders should cultivate

Back language with investment, sector tells Tory leaders

STAT+: Backed by a longtime mental health leader, a new startup aims to build support for serious mental illness

Big Pharma leaders juggle pricing and access as IRA and supply constraints loom large

How ICS leaders can approach community pharmacy

The key pharmaceutical trends from 2023 according to industry leaders

Real Estate Leader Streamlines Direct and Indirect Procurement With GEP

How is Your Follow-Through as a Leader?

Opinion: Biopharma leaders helped save democracy. Now what?

Leaders build Teams- Teams build Leaders

What’s keeping pharma leaders up at night

CPE leader calls out 'significant problems’ with community pharmacy IT

Biden appoints former government scientist as first leader of ARPA-H

FUJIFILM Diosynth recruits new Quality leader

Global Telecom Leader Leverages GEP’s eAuction Expertise, Unlocks $25M in Savings

Sanofi names VC leader Houman Ashrafian as R&D chief

How Leaders Manage Disappointment at Work

Our 2023 Emerging Pharma Leaders

Learning from Leaders: Competitive Intelligence in Health & Life Sciences

Shaking up pharma: Change that leaders would like to see

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