Conditions for worker burnout in biotech are ripe. Here’s how to beat it

One of the country’s leading burnout experts explains how companies can help keep high stress from becoming a high desire to leave the job.

By Meagan Parrish • April 19, 2023

Woman of the Week: Brii Biosciences’ Ellee de Groot

A chemical engineer by training, Brii’s chief technology officer is applying her experience to solve research problems from the clinic to commercial development.

By Taren Grom • April 19, 2023

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Artificial intelligence & machine learning

After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

By PharmaVoice staff

Depression has long been treated chronically — Sage wants to change that

Sage Therapeutics is planning a launch of its newest med, and its chief business officer explains how it could upend the way depression has long been treated.

By Michael Gibney • April 18, 2023

A CMO’s quest to tackle infectious diseases leads him to an eye condition that’s often overlooked

How an “international” childhood sent Dr. José Trevejo, Tarsus’s chief medical officer, on a mission to fight infectious diseases.

By Alexandra Pecci • April 18, 2023

A new era of COVID innovation is here

With a $5 billion dollar infusion, a new White House program is helping catalyze development of next-gen treatments, from pan-coronavirus vaccines to enhanced antivirals. 

By Kelly Bilodeau • April 17, 2023

5 minutes with — Genlantis Diagnostics’ Ahsan Awan

A serial entrepreneur, futurist and industry disrupter, the VP of clinical development and digital health is always on the quest to build a “better mousetrap.”

By Taren Grom • April 14, 2023

He helped launch the Pfizer COVID vaccine — now this startup CEO is hunting a lingering pandemic foe

All of the COVID-19 mAbs have been pulled from the market. But Dave Hering, CEO of Invivyd, hopes to change that.

By Meagan Parrish • April 11, 2023

Where one unicorn struggled, another biotech is aiming for a diabetes win

Intarcia looked poised to break into a lucrative diabetes implant market but has been dogged by safety issues — now Vivani thinks it’s found a way to succeed.

By Kelly Bilodeau • April 10, 2023

Despite J&J’s exit, Big Pharma is closing in on a launch of the first RSV vax this year

Although Janssen bowed out of the RSV vaccine race, several pharmas are quickly closing in on the finish line in a disease with decades of unmet need.

By Michael Gibney • April 6, 2023

A drug just launched for a disease discovered only 10 years ago

Pharming just landed an FDA approval for a treatment targeting an ultra-rare immunodeficiency disorder discovered only a decade ago — and it’s already in the hands of patients.

By Karissa Waddick • April 6, 2023

Woman of the Week: Intergalactic Therapeutics’ Dr. Theresa Heah

Welcome to the Woman of the Week podcast, a weekly discussion that illuminates the unique stories of women leaders who are catalyzing change throughout the life sciences industry. You can check out all our podcast episodes here. Dr. Theresa Heah has spent her entire career moving ophthalm...

By Taren Grom • April 5, 2023

The silver linings in biotech’s wobbly market

A report from accounting firm BDO compares biotech’s tough times with the booming last few years — and points to some silver linings.

By Michael Gibney • April 4, 2023

Moderna exec: ‘There is nothing but global health’

How Chantal Friebertshäuser is helping lead Moderna’s plan to expand its global reach.  

By Alexandra Pecci • April 4, 2023

Staff shortages cause slowdowns in booming cell and gene therapy market

New reports highlight the need for more targeted biotech education curriculums to shore up a sustainable workforce.

By Karissa Waddick • April 3, 2023

All eyes turn to Karuna as it aims for an approval of a would-be blockbuster

In the red-hot race for new schizophrenia treatments, Karuna Therapeutics is close to an FDA submission.

By Kelly Bilodeau • April 3, 2023

Leaders wave a magic wand at pharma’s thorniest issues

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

By PharmaVoice staff • March 31, 2023

Digital biomarkers lay the groundwork for precision medicine beyond the bloodwork

Biomarkers are the hidden talent behind precision medicine, and finding them doesn't have to always come from a blood test — digital pioneers are finding another way.

By Michael Gibney • March 30, 2023

Predator and prey: Harnessing phages to fight antibiotic resistance

Phages, bacteria’s natural predator, could help combat the growing threat of superbugs. But can these therapies rise above antibiotic market woes?

By Karissa Waddick • March 30, 2023

Seamless clinical trials were created to make studies easier — instead, they’ve become more complex

Experts weigh in on how companies can design better trials that merge two phases into one.

By Meagan Parrish • March 29, 2023

Woman of the Week: Psilera’s Jackie von Salm

Psilera founder’s “third eye” approach to psychedelics ushers them into the therapeutic realm.

By Taren Grom • March 29, 2023

SCOTUS to decide ‘fundamental change’ in biologics patents with fate of Amgen v. Sanofi

The Supreme Court will now decide whether Amgen can protect Repatha as a whole class of drugs or whether Sanofi’s rival product Praluent can retain a place in the market.

By Michael Gibney • March 28, 2023

How one of the world’s sharpest inventors keeps the ideas coming. Hint: It’s not at work

Steve Quake, head of science for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, who’s had several “once-in-a-lifetime” ideas, provides advice on how to find inspiration.

By Alexandra Pecci • March 27, 2023

Cutting the cord — why streaming is a new frontier for pharma advertising

As streaming services proliferate, and more TV watchers buy in, there’s a new world of possibilities for DTC pharma marketing.

By Karissa Waddick • March 27, 2023

Biosimilars Market Poised for an Exciting Future

As the biologics industry approaches its next patent cliff, what is the state of the biosimilars market?

March 27, 2023

What would you fix with a ‘magic wand?’ Pharma leaders chime in about clinical trials

How life science execs would transform clinical trials with a little hocus pocus.

By PharmaVoice staff • March 24, 2023