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    Boehringer Ingelheim’s confident new leap in the obesity market

    With weight loss candidates still in the clinic, the company has launched a health unit aimed at the flourishing therapeutic area.

    By Alexandra Pecci • April 7, 2026
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    The FDA’s shame game

    The agency is becoming more open about its criticisms of pharma companies and leaders, raising new privacy concerns in the industry.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • March 30, 2026
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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
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    Women in biotech hit a leadership plateau as board barriers persist

    A new initiative from BioIndustry Association and AstraZeneca aims to boost representation on heavily dominated male boards.

    By Alexandra Pecci • March 24, 2026
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    Executives want in, but researchers want out — how pharma’s US job picture is changing

    While academics are eyeing friendlier work opportunities abroad, America’s manufacturing boom is drawing industry leaders to its shores.

    By Alexandra Pecci • March 10, 2026
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    Biopharma’s recent string of CEO splits

    Leaders at Bavarian Nordic, Sarepta and Alkermes recently announced plans to step down.

    By March 6, 2026
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    Will vaccine regulatory uncertainty chill innovation? Pharma execs sound off.

    Moderna’s clash with U.S. health agencies over its flu shot reflects a difficult time for vaccinemakers, but many are still playing the waiting game.

    By Feb. 19, 2026
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    Q&A // First 90 Days

    Ovid takes another big swing in neuroscience under a new CEO

    After multiple setbacks, the company is chasing a CNS target it believes has “revolutionary” potential.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
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    Sanofi, looking for more ‘rigor,’ swaps CEO Hudson for ex-Merck KGaA chief

    The move drew skepticism from investors despite multiple recent research setbacks that have left questions about Sanofi’s ability to confront Dupixent’s looming patent expiration.

    By Kristin Jensen • Feb. 13, 2026
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    In a tough market, biotechs can be their own worst enemy

    Even with sound science, startups can struggle to make their candidates go the distance.

    By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 10, 2026
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    Bayer sets the stage for a pharma comeback

    The pharma giant’s drug sales haven’t wowed in recent years. But that could soon change.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
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    Big Pharma CEOs set sights on massive growth in years to come

    The CEOs at Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Merck have big plans for future revenue even as they face difficult odds in the here and now.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
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    Year in Preview

    Pharma’s outlook in 2026: Smoother sailing ahead?

    After a turbulent year, the industry has a clearer picture of its new landscape and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. 

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    The clinical candidates pharma execs are tracking

    Industry leaders at JPM this week revealed which up-and-coming assets they’re watching from other companies in oncology and neuroscience.

    By Jan. 16, 2026
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    Opinion // Year in Preview

    PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: What’s next for AI and drug R&D

    Industry execs foresee drug innovation and AI breakthroughs in 2026.

    By Jan. 9, 2026
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    Billionaire Sean Parker has already shaken up cancer R&D. Can his nonprofit fix the funding gap?

    The entrepreneur’s cancer institute is striving to be the financial glue for an embattled research community while going beyond therapies and creating cures.

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    The wellness industry is HHS’ new belle of the ball

    Congressional leaders and health experts are sounding the alarm about potential conflicts of interest among the agency’s new leaders.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 8, 2026
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    C-suite priorities give a sneak peek into AI’s pharma future

    While some are still leery of the technology, leaders see AI as a way to boost efficiency and cut costs.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Opinion // Year in Preview

    PharmaVoice’s Crystal Ball: Market and policy forces shaping the industry

    How pharma leaders believe the regulatory and investment market landscape will change in 2026. 

    By Jan. 6, 2026
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    Biopharma CEO optimism is wavering in the US

    The overall leadership outlook was positive in a recent survey but varied between executives in the U.S. and those overseas.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Q&A

    Biogen’s CIO is betting on a tech and AI overhaul to ‘pave the highways’ toward growth

    Guy Hadari discusses how his role has changed with the introduction of new technologies, and what that means for Biogen’s future.

    By Dec. 19, 2025
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    5 CDER directors in one year? Turnover threatens ‘institutional memory’ at US health agencies.

    Rapid movement among regulators’ top brass has contributed to an inconsistent strategic direction — but there’s hope in bureaucracy.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
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    Unifying life sciences insights to accelerate enterprise value

    Unified insights yield enhanced organizational strategic value, unlocking cross-functional innovation and reducing costs.

    By Fabrice Dussol, AplusA Research, Head of US Commercial Strategy, Lynn Ricker, KnowVanta, Principal & Founder, and Diana Pohle, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, Head of Business Insights & Analytics • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Q&A

    BeOne brought Brukinsa to the blood cancer mountaintop. Can it hit those heights again?

    The company’s chief medical officer discusses its trajectory with the blockbuster Brukinsa and its strong hematology pipeline.

    By Dec. 4, 2025
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    A drugmaker charts a path through pharma’s ethical minefields

    As the science behind pharma breakthroughs becomes more complex, bioethicists are helping companies navigate moral quandaries.

    By Kelly Bilodeau • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Pharma faces a critical ‘turning point’ in 2026, years in the making

    While Trump’s manufacturing and pricing deals with pharma shape the industry’s future, COVID’s impact still ripples throughout the health landscape.

    By Nov. 21, 2025