In a statement, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Eisai Co said, they had entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market an experimental cancer drug worth up to $3.10 billion. Bristol-Myers would pay $650 million, including for research and development… Read More ›
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis appoints Susanne Schaffert to lead its oncology business
Susanne Schaffert will be replacing Liz Barrett who will return to the U.S. to head a U.S. biotech firm. Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has stated, it has appointed Susanne Schaffert, a veteran, as the head of its oncology business. She… Read More ›
Japan’s Takeda Pharma set to acquire Shire for $61.5 billion
The deal, one of the largest in the pharma industry, will place Takeda Pharma into the top ranks of global drugmakers. On Tuesday, in a strategic move Japan’s Takeda Pharma stated it has agreed to acquire London-listed Shire for $61.50… Read More ›
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche acquires U.S. Cancer drug maker Ignyta for $1.7 billion
Ignyta’s precision drugs and diagnostic portfolio will help Roche increase its global footprint in the oncology department. On Friday, U.S. cancer drugmaker Ignyta Inc and Swiss drugmaker Roche disclosed that the Swiss pharmaceutical giant will acquire U.S. drugmaker for $1.7… Read More ›