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Ex-Aussie Country Boss collects prize
A familiar face who moved to a global role has collected the Green Business of the Year Award, proving her company's commercial goals and environmental targets are not mutually exclusive.
Seqirus scores vax funding win
Among other changes, a NZ proposal expands flu vaccine coverage to include kids for the first time, tapping CSL for the treatment
TODAY
Oncology dethroned as No 1
Oncology is no longer the largest contributor to late-stage pipeline value, increasing exposure to therapeutic area-specific shocks
TODAY
Dark Horse climbs Innovation Index
This company has skyrocketed up the leadership board in just 12 months to secure the third position on the 2026 Innovation Index
25 May
Country Leader back after Gap Year
After more than 23 years at J&J followed by a year off for travel, time with family and getting fit, this boss is back in a new top role
25 May
Who's ready for a June PBS listing?
A handful of drugs have jumped up the PBS wait queue, with seven drugs sitting in the last stage before listing occurs
22 May
Ninth time a Great Place To Work
For almost a decade this pharma has maintained the tick of approval from its employees who feel valued, inspired and connected
22 May
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Gladys takes health sector role
Former NSW Premier said leading the State through the pandemic had taught her the importance of preparedness and treatment
TODAY
Who's facing $13.3M in legal costs?
A deal that went sour is far from over with one pharma ordered to pay its rival's hefty legal bill which it described as 'Rolls Royce'
TODAY
Merck backs STEM scholars
Two university students have been named as the first recipients of the Merck Indigenous STEM Leadership Scholarships
25 May
Next-gen drug beats expectations
Latest trial data reveal weight loss results that blow current drugs out of the running, and puts this pharma firmly in pole position
25 May
'Next big thing' wins TGA tick
The TGA has approved two Sanofi drugs including the next big play in diabetes and the first BTK inhibitor for certain patients with MS
25 May Approvals Action
Ex-Google boss busts pharma silos
Free invitation-only roundtable series will tackle the issue of functional silos in pharma with help from an ex-Google chief
22 May
Legacy brand hits new heights
Drug secures category win and the nation's second most trusted brand across all categories, marking its highest ever overall ranking
22 May
How much MSLs really earn
ICYMI: Global salary survey lifts the lid on the pay packets of Med Affairs execs plus the other most popular stories this week
22 May Your Week in 5 Minutes
Highest paid KOLs revealed
Meet the KOLs earning the highest payments from Aussie pharma and the fresh crop of influential voices who have joined the list
21 May
New CEO announced after 2 years
After the passing of the Aussie biotech's CEO and Co-Founder in 2024, a former academic turned strategic investment consultant has taken the helm
21 May
High-flyer exits corporate world
After almost five years in a Big Pharma role, this executive said she's chosen to leave corporate life to "fly a little further"
21 May
Second drug carves out new niche
Another company carves out a new niche in a drug class previously exclusively approved for haematological malignancies
21 May
Govt warns pharmacists over PBS
The Dept has issued a warning against charging private scripts to the PBS, adding there are penalties for the unlawful behaviour
21 May
Drug pulled after less than 3 years
This company has officially pulled its drug from the Australian market, as of today, rather than pursuing full registration
20 May