medac appoints Christian Matschke as COO
medac has appointed Dr. Christian Matschke as COO, with responsibility for production, quality, supply chain and cross-site operations.
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Established medicines need renewed focus
Christopher Hähner of Good Healthcare Pharma says established medicines need active lifecycle management despite the industry’s innovation focus.
#OffenGesagt addresses chronic illness in working life
The Hertie Foundation’s #OffenGesagt campaign highlights chronic illness at work, focusing on communication, bias and practical support.
Bayer CEO Bill Anderson warns of Germany’s competitiveness gap
Bayer CEO Bill Anderson says high energy costs and bureaucracy put Germany at a disadvantage. He also warns of fertilizer risks linked to Hormuz disruptions.
Boehringer Ingelheim halts planned investment in Germany
Boehringer Ingelheim is halting €900 million in planned investment in Germany for 2027 to 2030, citing policy-related and location factors.
Patient-first disease language gains momentum in pharma
From mpox to obesity and PMOS, healthcare is revisiting disease language. The goal is less stigma, clearer diagnosis, and more patient-centered communication.
Sanofi picks Snowflake to scale AI across drug development
Sanofi is consolidating data on Snowflake and rolling out Cortex AI agents, starting with “Concierge for Field” to speed up sales visit preparation.
Italy probes Biogen over Tysabri test and market abuse claims
Italy’s AGCM is investigating Biogen over alleged market abuse tied to anti-JCV testing for Tysabri, with potential effects on Sandoz.
Lars Rose nominated as next MVFP chair
MVFP has nominated Lars Joachim Rose as candidate for chair of its board. He is set to succeed Philipp Welte, who will not seek re-election in 2026.
Pierre Fabre strengthens its pharmacy sales team
Pierre Fabre appoints Özgül Gebel as Commercial Sales Director. She will expand wholesaler and e-commerce ties, while keeping pharmacies central.