TTIP: From Hot Tip to Oblivion? The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) was the hot tip for a 2014 success story. But as summer slides away, the latest read-out of progress suggests that rather than remaining a hot tip, TTIP is now risking oblivion, writes Reflector. Read more
Ebola Outbreak Raises Ethical Issues The development of new treatments and preventives to combat the lethal Ebola virus has been slow, marked by caution at public health agencies to approve testing of high-risk compounds, and reluctance of biopharmaceutical companies to invest in a field with limited market potential. All that has changed now. Jill Wechsler reports on the global efforts to facilitate access to experimental drugs and vaccines... Read more
Mind the (Generation) Gap: The Hunt for Talent in Asia-Pac As more global life sciences firms see their Asian businesses skyrocket, the search for strong, internationally savvy talent in Asia-Pacific has never been more competitive. Susan Macdonald talks to Thomas Meininghaus of Siemens Audiology Solutions about the unique challenges of recruiting to fill senior roles in Asia ... Read more
Pharm Exec’s Emerging Pharma Leaders 2014 This year's class of 15 young executives is deeply of the moment, with wide-ranging therapeutic, business, and operational expertise — all binded by an underlying commitment to the patient.... Read more
