Woman of the Week: Kronos Bio's Barbara Kosacz

Deal-maker, mentor and biotech industry mover and shaker, the COO and general counsel brings her 'smiling tiger' skills to her new role at the emerging company.

By Taren Grom • June 21, 2022

The public health sleuth

In her decades-long career, Mary Pittman, CEO of the Public Health Institute, has seen — and helped solve — one public health mystery after another.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 21, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Commercialization, marketing and social media

As the pharma industry stares down a historic patent cliff, macroeconomic headwinds and challenging R&D costs for increasingly complex medicines, nailing the launch of new medicines has become increasingly critical. 

By PharmaVoice staff

#DIA2022: How the industry's top regulator views the future of healthcare

In the evolution of healthcare, data is the linchpin to making drug development more efficient.

By Michael Gibney • June 21, 2022

A patient-funded ALS drug offers hope where few treatments exist

Eledon Pharmaceuticals’ grassroots-backed drug recently entered clinical trials.

By Kelly Bilodeau • June 15, 2022

Buoyed by COVID-19 shot, J&J's vaccines head sees a new golden age approaching

Janssen’s goal to have ‘a vaccine for the world’ is part of what drew Penny Heaton to the company and its work.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 14, 2022

First 90 Days: Editas Medicine’s Gilmore O’Neill

The first-time CEO is flexing new muscles as he steers the gene editing company through clinical trials and beyond.

By Michael Gibney • June 13, 2022

Making moves: Civica, Astellas, Inozyme and more announce key new hires

The latest hiring moves from Civica, Astella, Inozyme and the Flagship Pioneering-founded Tessera Therapeutics. 

By Karissa Waddick • June 13, 2022

4 steps to making data work for you

"Analytics" can sometimes feel like a four-letter word. Here are four steps to building a successful data-driven culture. No data science degree required.

June 13, 2022

As cancer innovations thrive, patient access is the next piece of the puzzle

Why enhanced clinical trials and diagnostics are keys to boosting patient access to cancer care.

By Michael Gibney • June 8, 2022

Woman of the Week: Janssen’s Najat Khan

Janssen’s Najat Khan, Ph.D., chief data science officer and global head of strategy and operations, shares how the company is using next-gen tech to ‘reimagine’ medicine.

By Taren Grom • June 8, 2022

After losing her daughter to a rare disease, Sharon King is looking to rewrite the playbook of drug development

The communications pro is lending her community-building, storytelling expertise to the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 7, 2022

First 90 Days: Janssen Immunology’s David Jimenez

The long-time company man discusses the mega-drugmaker’s plans for growth and why, if you meet with him, you should plan on sipping coffee.

By Taren Grom • June 6, 2022

How to build a cancer pipeline: Big Pharma oncology heads on driving science forward

Executives leading the cancer departments at J&J, Merck and Takeda chime in on what it takes to construct a successful and sustainable oncology drug pipeline.

By Michael Gibney • June 6, 2022

Flagship's creative approach to finding the next big idea in biopharma

Avak Kahvejian, partner at Flagship Pioneering, a company that conceives, creates and launches bioplatform companies like Moderna, discusses its latest venture, ProFound Therapeutics.

By Alexandra Pecci • June 1, 2022

Woman of the Week: OcuTerra Therapeutics' Kerrie Brady

The serial entrepreneur and now head of OcuTerra explains why taking risks in pharma pays off.

By Taren Grom • June 1, 2022

First 90 Days: Sosei Heptares’ Chris Cargill

The company’s new CEO is looking to drive growth through collaboration and transparency.

By Kim Ribbink • May 31, 2022

PBMs under fire for drug prices defend their worth

A new Senate bill is putting PBMs in the crosshairs of lawmakers — but they argue that they're more than just middlemen.

By Michael Gibney • May 26, 2022

Making moves: Inovio, Veru, MindMed and more announce key new hires

The latest career moves in the biopharma industry from Veru, MindMed, Horizon Therapeutics and Inovio. 

By Karissa Waddick • May 25, 2022

First 90 Days: Syneos Health’s Michelle Keefe

The newly minted CEO is leaning on her 30 years of experience leading high-performance teams to make her mark at Syneos.

By Taren Grom • May 23, 2022

Tracking trends in healthcare, from tech to patient care

High-performing leaders honored by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association share their views on the future of the industry.

By Taren Grom • May 20, 2022

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is charting a course to become a giant in GI

Ironwood’s CEO, Tom McCourt, discusses the company’s strategy for leveling up in the GI market. 

By Karissa Waddick • May 19, 2022

Woman of the Week: Sparrow Pharmaceuticals' Jamie MacPherson

The vice president of regulatory affairs and quality on embracing leadership challenges in drug development.

By Taren Grom • May 18, 2022

Jumping into pharma with big plans at a small company

SpringWorks Therapeutics' chief medical officer on the ambition that drives him and his company to develop treatments for cancer patients.

By Alexandra Pecci • May 17, 2022

Why 'soft' skills matter in the new era of leadership

Standout leaders honored by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association discuss the rising value of the interpersonal approach.

By Taren Grom • May 12, 2022

With the shine of amyloid fading, tau is a rising star in Alzheimer's

The tau theory in Alzheimer's is being put to the test with phase 3 trial results due later this month from TauRx Pharmaceuticals.

By Michael Gibney • May 11, 2022