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Jean-Jacques Murama

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No Half Measures: How Medical Affairs Can Maximize and Measure Value

Education and knowledge transfer must be prioritized for industry to see sizable improvement in medical affairs.




Carolina Torio

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Beyond the Data: Is Blockchain the Answer to Improving Global Health?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the adoption of digital platforms in pharma and has made the industry reconsider which technologies can improve global health moving forward.


Christine Bahls

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Q&A With Kevin O'Neill, president and CEO of GE HealthCare, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics

O'Neill discusses the company's place in the global market and recent advancements to improve the patient experience.



Adam C. Fisher, PhD

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The Manufacturing Edge on Path to Market

FDA backs the benefits of adopting continuous manufacturing, a strategy which has accelerated approval and launch timelines, and its Emerging Technology Program could be a helpful tool.


Fortinet

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Top cybersecurity threats, challenges pharma companies need to address

Learn about the evolving cyber-threat landscape affecting the pharmaceutical industry and the recommended approach to addressing those threats.



Matthew Heffler

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The Future of Telehealth: Evolving COVID Perspectives Offer Clues

New data comparing past vs. present experience with telemedicine during the pandemic uncovers insight on how patients, doctors, and payers view the market post-COVID.


Jo Fearnhead-Wymbs

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Amplifying the Patient Voice

Jo Fearnhead-Wymbs discusses how and why amplifying the patient voice is driving change in the industry for the better.


Christine Phillips

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The Rise of EU Protectionism and M&A in Life Sciences

Christine Phillips looks at how an increase in protectionism across the EU member states with respect to foreign direct investment impacts the life sciences sector.


Ben Routley

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The Untapped Potential of Behavioral Science in Medical Affairs

Historically, Medical Affairs teams have relied on reporting only empirical evidence such as efficacy and tolerability profiles to influence uptake of a new drug or therapy. Here, Ben Routley and Mark Pringle explore the scope for applying behavioral science techniques to improve the impact of client communications.


Sam McClain

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AI + Social Media: The Intersection of 2 Contemporary Inventions Takes Physician Engagement to the Next Level

The two technologies are helping HCPs spread information and collect data in new ways.


Jim Reilly

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Mastering Patient Centricity’s Moving Parts: Innovators Share Real-World Examples

Agility and better decisions depend on managing risk and gaining insights from data by prioritizing patient and end-user needs. Companies of all sizes, including GSK, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and AbbVie, share best practices.


Thomas Shea

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From Endemic to POC: The Journey Pharma Marketers Need to Tread

The digital revolution has brought more efficient ways to reach and touch HCPs.



Sonja Rivera

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Merck Medical Affairs: An Enterprise-Wide Approach to Customer Intelligence

The importance of enabling customer intelligence at scale.


Kyle Forcier

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Optimized for Growth? Revenue Management in Pharma

According to the latest State of Revenue survey of c-suite executives, pharma manufacturers are prioritizing digital transformation while struggling with inflation and supply chain disruptions.


Gordon Cummins

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Refining, Rethinking, and Decentralizing Clinical Research

Decentralized tools and technologies will continue to provide new opportunities for patient engagement post-COVID.


Katrine DiBona

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Healthy Planet, Healthy People: How Pharma Can Lead the Way

Reaching new heights in sustainability a win-win for industry.


Ricardo Rojo Cella, MD

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Janssen, Johns Hopkins Partner on Dermatology Ethnic Skin Program

Janssen, Johns Hopkins Dermatology’s Ethnic Skin Fellowship Program partnership focuses on improving clinical care and advancing research for skin-of-color patients.


Sy Chyi Yeoh

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Harnessing China’s Global Opportunity

Sy Chyi Yeoh looks at some of the practical considerations faced by Chinese firms looking to expand overseas.


Benedikt Porten

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Uncovering the Potential of Advanced Analytics in International Price Management

How can pharmaceutical companies successfully apply advanced analytics? Pricing experts from Simon-Kucher & Partners identify the hurdles and winning approaches.


Duo Xu

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China’s 2022 NRDL Readout

Despite the twists and turns, 2022 turned out to be a banner year for National Reimbursement Drug List’s new inclusions—and with welcomed upgrades to bidding and renewal rules.


Emily Lowe, Michele Buenafe, and Kelli Boyle

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Digital-Deal Alignment: Considerations for Tech Agreements

The eight key areas biopharma manufacturers must stay on top of when planning and executing alliance agreements with prospective digital health partners.


Anthony Barron

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‘Risk-Sharing’ as a Tool for Enabling Fast Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

In a time of global pandemic, traditional vaccine procurement schemes are not fit for purpose and need to adapt to allow both governments and manufacturers the ability to manage a greater level of risk associated with rapid vaccine development and deployment.


Jacob Braude

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Use Behavioral Science for Better Launch Success

Understanding of human behavior can aid in avoiding pitfalls during launch.