March, 2025

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How to Succeed as a Clinical Specialist in Medical Sales With Gina Torres

Evolve Your Success

Breaking Into Medical Sales: Gina Torres’s Journey from Nurse to Industry Expert In this inspiring episode, Gina Torres, a seasoned peripheral vascular representative, shares her incredible transition from a peripheral vascular nurse to a top medical device sales expert at Shockwave. Discover how she leveraged her clinical background to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes, particularly in preventing amputations for those with peripheral arterial disease.

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Vertex Cell Therapy Misses in the Clinic, But It Has Other Shots on the Type 1 Diabetes Goal

MedCity News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is stopping development of VX-264, an experimental cell therapy/medical device treatment for type 1 diabetes, after an early look at Phase 1/2 data fell short of efficacy goals. This program came from a $950 million acquisition in 2019 that marked Vertexs entry into type 1 diabetes. The post Vertex Cell Therapy Misses in the Clinic, But It Has Other Shots on the Type 1 Diabetes Goal appeared first on MedCity News.

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What’s driving pharma’s layoffs in 2025

PharmaVoice

Familiar foes in the industry have claimed a slew of jobs in recent months.

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Symptom Search Optimization

Healthcare Success

Forward by Stewart Gandolf, Chief Executive Officer At Healthcare Success, we understand that a patients journey often beings with a search query. In this blog, our Technical Program Manager, Victoria Shepherd, explores the critical role of symptom search optimization. She shares how organizations can leverage this healthcare marketing trend to engage potential patients early and offers key strategies for optimizing symptom-based searches to drive patient conversions.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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FDA approves first-in-class oral antibiotic

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Blujepa ( gepotidacin ) antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) in female adults and paediatric patients aged 12 years old and over. The first-in-class bactericidal drug is indicated for such infections caused by E scherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter freundii complex, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Enterococcus faecalis.

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How to Stand Out as a Candidate in Medical Sales With Samuel Adeyinka

Evolve Your Success

Struggling to stand out in medical sales? This episode is your blueprint for crafting a resume that gets noticed, even if you don’t have direct sales experience. Learn how to position your background as an asset, highlight your sales potential, and structure your resume for maximum impact. We’ll also dive into LinkedIn strategies to boost your visibility and connect with decision-makers, plus real success stories from professionals who made the leap.

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Inside Healthcare’s Hottest New AI Category: Agentic AI

MedCity News

Healthcare organizations are starting to implement AI agents autonomous, task-specific systems designed to perform functions with little or no human intervention. While initial adoption is focused mainly on non-clinical areas like scheduling and prior authorizations, experts predict that AI agents could eventually play a role in clinical decision-making, provided they meet rigorous safety and reliability standards.

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How pharma could feel the pain of a recession

PharmaVoice

Pharma has long been considered “recession proof,” but an economic downturn could still hurt the industry in numerous ways.

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The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Announces its 2025 Rising Star and Luminary Honorees

Pharma Marketing Network

The Healthcare Businesswomens Association (HBA) has proudly announced its 2025 class of Rising Star and Luminary honorees! Nominated by the HBAs Corporate Partners, these leaders are not only exceptional contributors within their companies but also powerful advocates for health equity and women’s advancement globally, significantly contributing to the HBAs vision of Creating Women Leaders for Life.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Bristol Myers Squibb to acquire 2seventy bio

European Pharmaceutical Review

Bristol Myers Squibb has agreed a merger with 2seventy bio in a deal worth approximately $286 million. A year ago, 2seventy decided to exclusively focus on unlocking the value of Abecma, with the goal of delivering more time for people living with multiple myeloma and maximizing value for all stakeholders, stated Chip Baird, Chief Executive Officer, 2seventy bio.

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AI Role Play Just Got Smarter: Faster Deployment, More Realism, and Customizable Coaching

Quantified

Sales teams today need training that feels real, moves fast, and delivers measurable results. Thats why were introducing major enhancements to Quantified’s AI role play technology giving sales reps a more lifelike, adaptive, and effective way to practice their conversations. The latest updates focus on three critical areas: Faster deployment Get AI avatars up and running in less time, reducing training delays More realistic interactions Improved responsiveness and expressiveness make AI

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The "Dashboard Explosion" - Why More Reports Don’t Mean More Insights

Clear Pivot

CRMs are meant to help companies make better decisions. That said, too many of us end up drowning in dashboards that provide little value (if theyre looked at all). Reports pile up over time, often built in response to ad-hoc requests or leadership demands for more visibility. The result is what we call dashboard explosion, or in other words, a mess of half-built, rarely used, and redundant reports.

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Gene Therapy in an Implant: Neurotech Lands First FDA Approval in Rare Vision Disorder

MedCity News

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals surgically implanted cell and gene therapy, Encelto, is now FDA approved to treat macular telangectasia type 2 (MacTel). Its the first therapy for this rare retinal degeneration disorder. The post Gene Therapy in an Implant: Neurotech Lands First FDA Approval in Rare Vision Disorder appeared first on MedCity News.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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Transforming biopharma’s approach to patient engagement with direct-to-patient programs

PharmaVoice

Consumers want more from biopharma. Next-generation direct-to-patient programs can deliver.

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AI in Pharma Marketing: Innovation or Compliance Nightmare?

Pharma Marketing Network

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in healthcareits here, embedded in nearly every touchpoint of modern pharma marketing. From generative AI tools that draft emails to predictive algorithms that segment target audiences, the speed and scale of innovation are staggering. But as pharma marketers race to adopt these tools, a central question looms: Is AI fueling smarter engagement, or setting the stage for a compliance disaster?

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Sustainable method converting waste into pharmaceuticals developed

European Pharmaceutical Review

A team of researchers in Japan have developed a novel artificial photosynthesis method that transforms waste organic compounds into valuable pharmaceuticals and energy using sunlight and water. The approach, known as artificial photosynthesis directed toward organic synthesis (APOS), represents a major step forward in sustainable chemical manufacturing.

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Overcoming Life’s Obstacles: The Power of Resilience and Grit

Scott Burrows

Life is unpredictable. Its full of challenges that can hit when we least expect them. For me, one of those challenges came at the peak of my athletic career. At 19 years old, I was living my dream as a star wide receiver for Florida State University and a black-belt kickboxer. My last fight had even been televised on ESPN. But in a single, fateful moment, everything changed.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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From Clicks to Outcomes: Measuring the Impact of Your Medical Education Platform

Impetus Digital

Pharma-exclusive Webinar: From Clicks to Outcomes: Measuring the Impact of Your Medical Education Platform About the webinar Tired of building medical education programs that fail to deliver? Impetus Digital invites you to our free webinar on May 13 and 14 , designed specifically for life science professionals who are ready to build a medical education platform that truly engages HCPs and drives measurable results.

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AstraZeneca Aims to Make Cell Therapy More Accessible With $425M EsoBiotec Acquisition

MedCity News

AstraZenecas EsoBiotec acquisition is the latest in a series of deals struck by the pharma giant to secure a place in the next wave of cell therapies for cancer and immune-mediated diseases. EsoBiotecs allogeneic cell therapies are made by the in vivo reprogramming of a patients immune cells. The post AstraZeneca Aims to Make Cell Therapy More Accessible With $425M EsoBiotec Acquisition appeared first on MedCity News.

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As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges

PharmaVoice

Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.

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Why Healthcare is Seeing an Increase in 2025 Ad Budgeting

Pharma Marketing Network

Introduction The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and ad budgeting is at the center of this shift. With the rapid expansion of digital platforms, evolving patient expectations, and the increasing role of AI-driven marketing, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare brands are allocating more resources to advertising in 2025.

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Optimizing Clinical Supply Strategy: Navigating Challenges & Finding Your Ideal Model

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Alzheimer’s drug requires strengthened pharmacovigilance approach

European Pharmaceutical Review

A paper published by the Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) in the British Journal for Clinical Pharmacology , has asserted the need for ongoing assessment of the safety and effectiveness of the Alzheimers drug lecanemab in the real-world clinical setting. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved the drug for use in the UK in August 2024.

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Why I’d Be the Perfect Inspirational Speaker for Your Corporate Incentive Trip

Scott Burrows

Corporate incentive trips are about more than just rewarding employees for their hard worktheyre about creating a transformative experience that motivates, inspires, and propels the team toward greater success. Whether its a tropical getaway, a luxury retreat, or an unforgettable adventure, the goal is to recharge your teams spirit, reinforce your companys values, and encourage them to continue striving for excellence.

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State Health Privacy Laws Expand Beyond HIPAA: What Healthcare Businesses Need to Know About NYHIPA

Nixon Gwilt Law

New York Joins Growing Wave of State Health Privacy Laws If you think that patient health data is exclusively regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) think again. In addition to comprehensive consumer privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), states like Washington, through its My Health My Data Act (MHMDA), are diving headfirst into their own regulations around health information privacy.

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Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Pivotal Depression Drug Trial Due to Lack of Efficacy

MedCity News

J&J said aticaprant showed insufficient efficacy in a Phase 3 test in major depressive disorder. The disappointing result follows the Phase 3 failure of a Neumora Therapeutics drug that addresses the same central nervous system target. The post Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Pivotal Depression Drug Trial Due to Lack of Efficacy appeared first on MedCity News.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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In the obesity triple-agonist blockbuster race, a familiar battle looms: Novo vs. Lilly

PharmaVoice

The two market leaders are targeting new obesity alternatives in their pipelines with an eye toward a triple threat.

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Is my Pharma Marketing Job Going to Be Eliminated?

Pharma Marketing Network

Automation, AI, budget cuts, and evolving digital strategies have prompted a growing question among pharmaceutical marketing teams: Is my pharma marketing job at risk? As companies adapt to more agile workflows and redefine what modern commercialization looks like, the roles of marketing professionals are being evaluated more critically than ever before.

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Optimal biosafety cabinet cleaning strategy proposed

European Pharmaceutical Review

Innovative research suggests that a combination cleaning approach can reliably eliminate mycoplasma, viruses, and endotoxin contaminants in biosafety cabinets. The study proposed that wiping with various disinfectants (distilled water, ethanol, and benzalkonium chloride (BKC)), together with UV irradiation was optimal for changeover cleaning. Optimising contaminant removal in biosafety cabinets Mizuno et al. stated that their study is the first to provide reference data of different cleaning met