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May 10, 2024

MacroGenics' stock crashes after 5 deaths in ADC trial 


How Editas 'dragged' Linda Burkly over as CSO after 37 years at Biogen


FDA delays decision on Moderna’s RSV shot until the end of May


After FTC stalled Sanofi deal, Shionogi secures Maze's Pompe disease drug for $150M


Chutes & Ladders—Sanofi CSO steps down


Fierce Biotech Layoff Tracker 2024: Ginkgo plans 'reduction in force'; Pfizer puts 74 Swiss jobs on the line

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MacroGenics' stock crashes after 5 deaths in ADC trial

MacroGenics’ safety woes have followed into phase 2. Having dialed down the dose in response to early-phase data, the biotech's stock cratered after reporting five deaths alongside an over 50% rate of grade 3 or worse adverse events.
 

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How Editas 'dragged' Linda Burkly over as CSO after 37 years at Biogen

Linda Burkly, Ph.D., was 37 years into a career at Biogen when Editas CEO Gilmore O’Neill—himself an alum of the neurological disease-focused big biotech—came knocking.

FDA delays decision on Moderna's RSV shot until the end of May

The FDA needs a few more weeks to decide the fate of Moderna's RSV vaccine, the company announced. A decision is now slated for the end of May, as opposed to May 12.

Progress Toward a New GAD Treatment Paradigm

Generalized anxiety disorder afflicts millions however, the latest treatment was approved in 2007. Now MindMed is advancing a new treatment paradigm.

After FTC stalled Sanofi deal, Shionogi secures Maze's Pompe disease drug for $150M

It appears that Sanofi’s loss is Shionogi’s gain. Five months after the Federal Trade Commission scuttled Sanofi’s attempt to acquire Maze Therapeutics’ Pompe disease program, Japan’s Shionogi has scooped up the asset.

Chutes & Ladders—Sanofi CSO steps down

Sanofi's CSO has left the company amid a global R&D restructuring. Pfizer tags longtime Citi analyst for C-suite-level strategy role. Acelyrin's found CEO shocking leaves.

Fierce Biotech Layoff Tracker 2024: Ginkgo plans 'reduction in force'; Pfizer puts 74 Swiss jobs on the line

We really didn't want to have to create another Layoff Tracker this year. But here we are, launching the third annual iteration tracking biopharma layoffs. 

As Vyvanse generics bite, Takeda sets out on $900M restructuring plan

In a multi-year overhaul, the Japanese drugmaker plans to prioritize "organizational agility," procurement savings and tech efficiencies. It's all part of an effort to boost profit margins.

Fulfilling the promise of cell & gene therapies through manufacturing (Part I)

This week’s episode of “The Top Line,” kicks off a series diving into the latest advancements in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. 

Justice Department 'upping its game' on healthcare antitrust enforcement with new task force

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday it has established a new task force to take on healthcare monopolies and collusion.

Fierce Pharma Asia—Takeda restructures; Lilly, Innovent tout GLP-1 win; BIO warns of decoupling damage

Takeda launched a restructuring to achieve “organizational simplicity.” Innovent and Eli Lilly's GLP-1R/GCGR dual agonist notched a second positive phase 3 readout. A BIO survey of biopharma companies indicated that a sudden break-off from Chinese CDMOs could harm millions of patients. And more.
 
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