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Merck names Miguel Alcalde to lead global commercial strategy;  Monia Vial to head North America
Merck names Miguel Alcalde to lead global commercial strategy; Monia Vial to head North America

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

The appointments come as Andrew Paterson, who has spent 31 years with the company, prepares to retire

Merck wins EU nod for KEYTRUDA-Padcev regimen in muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Merck wins EU nod for KEYTRUDA-Padcev regimen in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

The approval is based on results from the pivotal Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 trial

Reliance-backed Karkinos Healthcare crosses 1 lakh cervical cancer screening in India
Reliance-backed Karkinos Healthcare crosses 1 lakh cervical cancer screening in India

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Karkinos’ model aims to close both gaps by combining World Health Organization-recommended HPV DNA testing with a digitally enabled continuum of care

Eli Lilly seals Centessa acquisition as it bets big on next-gen sleep disorder drugs
Eli Lilly seals Centessa acquisition as it bets big on next-gen sleep disorder drugs

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Centessa is a clinical-stage biotech focused on developing orexin receptor 2 agonists

BOTOX Cosmetic selects 2026 women entrepreneurs for Confidence Collective Program
BOTOX Cosmetic selects 2026 women entrepreneurs for Confidence Collective Program

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

BOTOX Cosmetic is providing participants with training resources, mentorship, and— for 20 selected founders— access to business-boosting capital

Prince Chaudhary joins Medicamen Biotech as Deputy General Manager
Prince Chaudhary joins Medicamen Biotech as Deputy General Manager

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Over the course of his career, he has also held leadership roles at Pfizer, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, and Cipla

Govt includes vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS and anti-cancer drugs under QR code authentication
Govt includes vaccines, antimicrobials, NDPS and anti-cancer drugs under QR code authentication

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Health ministry notifies amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to expand the ambit of Schedule H2 and bring additional categories of drugs under the QR Code-based track and trace framework

Wearable camera may improve clinical skills assessment in medical education
Wearable camera may improve clinical skills assessment in medical education

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) are widely used to evaluate medical students' practical competencies, communication, professionalism, and clinical decision-making

Dr. GSK Velu recognised for lifetime contribution to healthcare innovation
Dr. GSK Velu recognised for lifetime contribution to healthcare innovation

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

The Trivitron Healthcare CMD and FICCI Tamil Nadu Chairman was honoured for advancing indigenous innovation and strengthening India's healthcare ecosystem

Roche Diagnostics appoints Dr. Rishubh Gupta as Head of Subregion Africa
Roche Diagnostics appoints Dr. Rishubh Gupta as Head of Subregion Africa

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

In his new role, he will lead the company's growth strategy across Africa, strengthen healthcare partnerships, and expand access to innovative diagnostic solutions

GE HealthCare appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar as Chief Procurement Officer
GE HealthCare appoints Akshar Awalgaonkar as Chief Procurement Officer

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Awalgaonkar's cross-industry expertise positions him to further strengthen the company's procurement capabilities and support its long-term growth strategy

FDA expands Pfizer’s IBRANCE use in HER2-positive breast cancer
FDA expands Pfizer’s IBRANCE use in HER2-positive breast cancer

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Backed by Phase 3 trial showing 24% lower risk of progression

GSK launches $124-a-share takeover bid for cancer biotech Nuvalent
GSK launches $124-a-share takeover bid for cancer biotech Nuvalent

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

The offer is being made through Harmony Row Acquisition Co., a wholly owned GSK subsidiary, and targets all outstanding Class A and Class B shares of Nuvalent

Moderna outlines aggressive multi-modal growth strategy
Moderna outlines aggressive multi-modal growth strategy

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

The company emphasized that its mRNA system is built on three pillars—mRNA science, delivery science, and manufacturing processes

Fermenta Biotech ranked among India's top 10 mid-size workplaces by Great Place To Work
Fermenta Biotech ranked among India's top 10 mid-size workplaces by Great Place To Work

By IPP Bureau - June 26, 2026

Company secures 7th position nationwide in India's Great Mid-size Workplaces 2026, reinforcing its people-first culture as it marks 75 years of excellence

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