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Which Big Pharma is changing its name?
One of the world's best known pharmaceutical companies is reportedly changing its name and introducing a new slogan
Regulation & Legal
Fake Lilly drug causes serious side effect
An Australian patient suffered a torn oesophagus after using the counterfeit, which contained eight times the active ingredient used in a popular drug, sponsored by a rival company
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Funding for CAR-T trials for Aussie kids
The first funding from the Australian Cancer Research Program will assist children and young adults with cancer participate in global CAR-T trials
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Leaders gather for first-ever roundtable
More than 40 leaders gather to accelerate evidence-based action, as diagnoses of gynaecological cancers are set to rise 21 per cent over the next decade
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GM ANZ role up for grabs
Pharma launches a recruitment drive to find the company's next leader with a glowing reference from the current GM who is leaving for a new organisation
Leadership & People
Is Medical Affairs the 'Jan Brady' of pharma?
The MAPA Medical Affairs Summit was told MA is like the 'middle child' of pharma in a robust debate about how best the function can unleash its true potential
Regulatory & Reimbursement
$113M Novartis drug under threat
Among a raft of medicines added to the ARTG last week is the first generic of a Novartis drug that earned $113 million in pre-rebate PBS benefits over the past year.
Leadership & People
Scientists behind Big Pharma drugs gonged
Five scientists and a Canadian-American actor behind big name drug discoveries have been recognised for their efforts at the 2026 Lasker Foundation Awards
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Leadership & People
How to lead without the job title
Medical affairs heavyweights joined a panel at MAPA to outline how people can take the lead in their organisations whatever the title they have
Leadership & People
Another Country Boss departs
After 11 years working for the same Big Pharma and almost four serving on the Board of the industry body, this executive is the latest leadership departure
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Who's won an October PBS listing... already?
Nineteen days before the turn of the calendar, the Govt has announced the PBS listing of a new treatment for patients with a debilitating disease
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US Govt funds access to Aussie drug
Millions in funding will allow up to 200 people to access a drug currently in a Phase 2/3 trial, providing real-world clinical data from a broader population.
Jobs & Workplace
Global boss lands top Aussie role
Relocating to Australia from London, this global value and access high-flyer has been snapped up by J&J for a senior leadership position
Industry & Companies
Company eyes ‘golden decade’
Pharma sets an ambitious goal to establish a portfolio of more than 100 biosimilars by 2040, up substantially from the 13 it currently markets
Regulatory & Reimbursement
Butler tips more drugs to follow the 'Beast’
The Health Minister is “very confident” that other immunotherapy drug makers will submit broad PBS listing submissions following in the footsteps of a drug he referred to as the 'Beast' which has just won multi-cancer reimbursement
Industry & Companies
Industry body names new leader
After 12 years, this well-known leader who has worked tirelessly for equity in cancer care is standing down with a successor already named
Industry & Companies
'Defining moment' for Sydney viral vector facility
TGA grants licence to manufacture therapeutic goods, marking a significant milestone for the company and sovereign capability for Australia
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Meet ANZ's best Medical Affairs professionals
Thirteen medical affairs professionals, some representing their teams, have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the industry across Australia and New Zealand
Industry & Companies
On the edge: Here comes the $550B cliff fall
An industry-wide upheaval is coming to pharma with a monster patent cliff fall to hit in the next four years and even one of the world's newest blockbusters is not safe
Industry & Companies
MAPA Summit unpacks leadership in the age of AI
Attendees given insights into the way AI will change their roles and told how important it is that they exert influence independent of their job title
Jobs & Workplace
Open: Netflix-style library for Medical Affairs
A living, curated repository bringing the growing evidence base around the medical affairs function together in one place - and its free
Industry & Companies
Pharma backs Australia’s World Cup campaign
Company sponsorship of the Poweroos reflects a broader commitment to supporting people living with rare and neuromuscular conditions
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