Anil Koul joins Mankind Pharma as Group Chief Scientific Officer

More than five drug candidates from his team progressed to human trials including drugs like Rilematovir (Phase IIb), and Bedaquiline

Novartis appoints Vrinda Taneja as Director – People & Organisation, International India

Her journey includes leading HR for large and diverse teams across sales, marketing, corporate functions, and R&D

Thermo Fisher Scientific appoints Anoopa Menon as Director

In her previous roles, Menon led significant digital transformation efforts, implementing predictive analytics, automation

Emcure Pharmaceuticals appoints Barnona Basu as Director – Marketing (India)

Biocon Biologics strikes deal to sell its version of the eye drug Aflibercept worldwide

All pending litigation between Biocon Biologics, Regeneron, and Bayer will be dismissed

FDA completes inspection of SMS Pharma’s Vizag facility

The inspection concluded with one minor observation in Form 483

Lilly drug cuts risk of cancer progression, extends survival in advanced breast cancer trial

Updated results from the EMBER-3 study showed that the drug -- Inluriyo (imlunestrant) -- as a standalone treatment cut the risk of progression or death by 38%

EMA backs higher-dose Wegovy, clearing path for greater weight loss option in Europe

EMA backs Eylea 8 mg for retinal vein occlusion

The positive CHMP opinion is supported by results from the Phase III QUASAR trial

Merck wins key EU backing to expand use of PAH Drug WINREVAIR

WINREVAIR is currently the first and only activin signalling inhibitor approved for PAH across all 27 EU member states