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Nick Paul Taylor

Nick is a freelance writer who has been reporting on the global life sciences industry since 2008. With a BSc in biology, Nick writes about the science and business of biopharma and medtech for numerous healthcare publications. He can be reached at nick.paul.taylor@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

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Policy
Roche flags ‘final opportunity’ for Germany to reestablish as a reliable investment location
Following the withdrawal of billions of dollars in investments from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly, German lawmakers have proposed a clause to the country’s healthcare reforms set to take effect Jan. 1.
October 23, 2026
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Manufacturing
FDA accuses Baxter leaders of ‘inadequate’ oversight after finding GMP failings
The recurrence of violations at multiple sites led the FDA to conclude that Baxter management must improve its oversight and control of manufacturing.
October 21, 2026
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Weight loss
Novo’s CagriSema achieves 25% weight loss in women, driven by younger patients
Posthoc analyses in women divided by menopausal status show how Novo’s next-generation GLP-1 drug affects key cohorts of patients.
October 21, 2026
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Pipeline
Epkinly data only one of Genmab’s make-or-break readouts ahead of steep sales erosion
Bracing for patent losses on its cornerstone product Darzalex, Genmab has bet its future on three cancer programs that will deliver pivotal readouts in quick succession.
October 20, 2026
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Manufacturing
Sanofi breaks ground on insulin plant after securing German government support
The European Commission approved Germany’s financial support after assessing the risks of Sanofi stopping insulin API production at the Frankfurt campus.
October 19, 2026
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Manufacturing
FDA issues warning over Eurofins’ selective recording that ‘compromises’ data
Inconsistent reporting at a Pennsylvania site affected microbiological analyses of components and drug products that analytical testing service provider Eurofins ran for customers.
October 16, 2026
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China
European biotech leaders split on US-China fight for deal dominance, survey finds
While industry leaders are unsure whether the U.S. or China will prevail, they are largely united in the belief that Europe is lagging behind.
October 14, 2026
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Earnings
Alnylam bulls and bears fight it out after business-shaking guidance cut
While Alnylam’s recent reduced revenue guidance spooked investors, analysts remain broadly bullish on the biotech’s commercial prospects.
October 14, 2026
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Manufacturing
GSK pledges $800M to add biologics production capabilities in Pennsylvania
Starting next year, GSK plans to demolish existing buildings and construct new facilities to support clinical and commercial supply. The investment will create more than 300 new jobs over the next five years, Pennsylvania state officials said.
October 12, 2026
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Deals
Viatris inks $1.65B Pacira buyout to build non-opioid pain therapy business
With an internal non-opioid program nearing approval, Viatris is picking up Pacira BioSciences for a broader pain portfolio and the associated commercial infrastructure.
October 9, 2026
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Gene editing
Reusing data could cut R&D costs and greatly increase gene editing’s reach: ARM
Leveraging recently proposed regulatory flexibilities, the gene-editing sector is working to cut R&D costs and unlock indications that were previously economically unviable, according to a new playbook published by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine.
October 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
Merck barred from making subcutaneous Keytruda in 8 European countries
With the patent court siding with Halozyme, Merck faces restrictions on a product that won approval in Europe last year.
October 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
Bayer commits $2.2B to build pharma manufacturing plant in Ohio
The investment will equip Bayer to make oncology, cardiovascular and renal care ingredients and drugs.
October 7, 2026
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Manufacturing
Compliance concerns hinder rollout of AI in drug manufacturing: Survey
While AI is taking off in biopharma for administrative tasks and drug discovery efforts, more than 90% of drugmakers have yet to commit to scaling AI use in regulated biopharma manufacturing, according to CRB’s new Horizons: Life Sciences report.
October 6, 2026
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Manufacturing
Varda raises $251M to leverage gravity in space for drug production
Capitalizing on space’s microgravity, the United Therapeutics–partnered Varda Space Industries aims to make medicines with better bioavailability and stability than Earth-produced molecules.
October 2, 2026
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