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Friday, 13 February 2026
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Retiring after 51 years in pharma

She's been affectionately dubbed the 'First Lady of Australian Pharma' and after 51 years in industry, this executive is heading into a well-earned retirement.

PBS safe from Trump's MFN
Pharmas are still listing drugs on the PBS despite claims Trump's policies will see them avoid Australia, according to the DoH
TODAY
AZ eyes 25-plus blockbusters
The company doubles down on its goal to deliver US$80 billion in total revenue by 2030 with key launches on the horizon
TODAY
Aussie pharma 'drowning' in change
Pharma teams are buckling under change overload to meet shifting market dynamics and it's eroding performance and the bottom line
12 February
Company quietly cuts Aussie jobs
There have been an undisclosed number of layoffs at this Big Pharma but the company is staying tightlipped on the details
11 February
Pfizer, Arrotex partner on biologic
Partnership will see Arrotex represent the drug in community and hospital pharmacies, and with prescribers
12 February
Why CSL's CEO simply had to go
The Board didn't hold back when delivering an explanation for the abrupt departure of Paul McKenzie after just three years in the job
11 February
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HCPs name best vaccine maker
A survey has revealed which pharma has the best reputation among HCPs when it comes to vaccines at a time when sales could collapse
12 January
Biotech debuts GM drug in Aust
A young Canadian company has been given the go-ahead by the gene regulator to conduct a world first in-human clinical trial
12 February
Meet the Best CEOs in pharma
Pharmas are some of the largest and most complex companies to run, these CEOs are helming some absolute behemoths
11 February
PBAC in court for saying 'No'
In a David and Goliath battle a small Aussie pharma is challenging the failure by PBAC to recommend its drug for a PBS listing
12 February
Sanofi drug spurs law change
Govt introduces bill to expand the definition of 'vaccine' hoping to change the way new and emerging therapies will be subsidsed
11 February
CSL market cap falls $10 billion
Investors punished an abrupt leadership change followed by an H1 company earnings report that was a sea of red
11 February
Who's taking down pharma silos?
Four well-known names in pharma have joined forces in a one-of-a-kind initiative to tear down internal company silos
10 February
Novartis unveils swish new office
New Aussie HQ offers quiet spaces, huddle rooms for fast problem-solving, walk-in IT support, a Wellness Hub and more
10 February
TGA joins high-performing group
Aussie regulator officially joins a select global network of top achievers that comprises 41 authorities from 39 countries
10 February
Companies request PBAC rethink
Submissions added to the PBAC's March meeting agenda include pharmas asking the Committee to review prior recommendations
10 February
GLP-1 blockbuster finally hits NZ
Company nabs first-to-market advantage and is now setting its sights on securing government funding
10 February
Aussie jobs go in 'reorganisation'
Big pharma has started 2026 with a slimmed down team after changes to its Australian operations
9 February
Six new drugs join review list
An update to the TGA's drugs under review list offers a sneak preview of what could arrive in Australia later this year
9 February
PBS listings help 660K women
A burst of listings targeting women's health a year ago has seen strong uptake, suggesting pent-up demand
9 February
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