Report: FTC Temporarily Suspends Challenge to $27.8B Amgen-Horizon Merger
Delay to allow agency to consider other ways of solving the issue, filing says.
People Spotlight — August 2023
The latest people news happenings over the past month.
Mahana Therapeutics, Bayer Strike Commercialization Deal
Collaboration to focus on digital therapeutics.
FDA Gives Industry a One-Year Breather on DSCSA Compliance
After concerns raised by multiple supply chain participants over readiness, the agency steps back.
Indegene Launches Invisage, a New Omnichannel Sales and Marketing Platform
Program designed to aid life science organizations in improving go-to-market strategy.
AGC Biologics Adds Cell Therapy Suites to Longmont Plant
Expansion allows facility to provide E2E services in one location, including commercial manufacturing.
Oracle Joins White House CancerX Initiative
H.I.G. Capital to Acquire Ascent Global Logistics
The deal helps the logistics provider—who operates in the healthcare space—continue to grow its services.
AFRAA Joins the Focus Africa Initiative
Program’s goal is to maximize aviation industry’s contribution to development across the African continent.
FDA Approved: Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine Can Now Be Administered During Pregnancy
Abrysvo is allowed to be given to individuals who are 32-36 weeks pregnant.
CEVA Logistics Purchases Stellar Value Chain Solutions
Acquisition expands 3PL’s presence in India, adds 7.7 million square feet of facility space.
AARP Advocates Timely Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Delays could harm older Americans, interest group states.
Blue Shield of California Bids to Sidestep Traditional Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
In what could presage a radical reshuffling of drug pricing and distribution, the insurer is dropping CVS Caremark as its PBM.
TraceLink, GS1 US Co-Author Addendum Guidance and XML Examples
Guidelines expected to assist companies with EPCIS-based sTI/TS data exchange as they prepare to meet November DSCSA deadlines.
US Representatives From Ohio, New Hampshire Write Bipartisan Letter to FDA Warning of Potential DSCSA Problems
The act is currently set to go into effect in just over three months.
H1 Launches Life Sciences Support App
H1 Mobile to offer latest information and research in multiple fields.
Report: Hospitals Mark Up Medication Prices by 500%
Analysis requested by PhRMA indicates that these facilities charge anywhere from two to seven times what they originally paid.
Evoke Launches New Audience Intelligence Service
The company anticipates that the offering will help maximize life sciences brands’ commercial potential.
BioNTech Appoints James Ryan as CLO
Experienced pharma exec joins the business’ management board.
Clinigen Divests Global Rights to Four Cancer Support Medications
Company will focus on its managed access services.
KBI Biopharma Strengthens Leadership
CDMO makes four new executive appointments.
ArisGlobal to Move Global HQ to Boston Area
Citing growth as contributing factor, SaaS provider plans on relocating to a biopharma hub in Waltham, MA.
Emergent BioSolutions Reveals New Financial Plan
Strategy includes a layoff of nearly 400 employees.
Tower Cold Chain Announces Two New Senior Appointments
Karin Van Den Brekel, Niall Walsh hired to manage EMEA and Ireland respectively.
Astellas to Open New Life Sciences Facility in Cambridge
The company will occupy approximately 62,000 square feet of the new building.
AGC Biologics Completes Expansion of Milan Manufacturing Site
The plant— dedicated to cell and gene therapy development—welcomes additional warehouse space, and aims to meet commercial needs.
Express Scripts Names New Head of Independent Pharmacy Affairs
Stephanie Smith Cooney joins PBM business to further develop partnerships, especially with independent pharmacists in local communities.
Boyds Rolls Out Regulatory Operations Service
Offering provides assistance through the post-approval lifecycle of drugs.
Secop Introduces ULT Cooling Compressor Concept
The finished product, company says, can assist with the medical supply chain’s vaccine distribution process.
Reduction in Air Cargo Demand Slows Down for June
Latest IATA stats for the month show that it was only 2.4% below pre-pandemic levels.
