Rita Peters is the former editorial director of Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, and BioPharm International.
The Next Chapter
While the players may change, pharma’s patients-first focus should not.
FDA Inspections Back on Track?
Congress questions FDA on plans to catch up and move forward with facility inspections.
A “We are the World” Vaccination Effort?
Bio/pharmaceutical manufacturers have made a good first step toward global vaccination through pledging doses at no- to low-profit rates.
Moving Into the Next Phase
As face masks start to come off, bio/pharma’s COVID-19 battle goes on.
Avoiding Unforced Errors in the Bio/Pharma Industry
Smart, accurate, science-based messaging is needed to advance bio/pharma science.
Fighting Through This Slow Season of Change
Bio/pharma works hard today to change the calendar to tomorrow.
A Hopeful but Dangerous Phase
A complicated vaccination rollout and mixed messages may derail the pandemic endgame.
Bringing Bio/Pharma’s “New Normal” Into Focus
Biopharma looks to deliver on COVID-19 vaccines and other promising therapies.
Compensation Does Not Necessarily Align With Job Satisfaction
Essential bio/pharma employees show hard work and dedication can pay off for patients.
Talent-Driven Market for Laboratory Technicians
Demand for specific advanced laboratory skills drives creates a positive employment market.
Ensuring Vaccine Supply Meets Global Needs
Shutting down the COVID-19 pandemic requires a global, selfless effort.
Bio/Pharma, People, Perseverance, and Hope
After a difficult year, bio/pharma science delivers promising results.
Pandemic-fighting Drugs in Shortage, Again
Resolving drug shortages starts with identifying the source of the problem.
Fighting the (Dis)Information Pandemic
Misleading messages contribute to eroding trust in public health agencies.
Biopharma Gears Up Pandemic Response
Amid high expectations for a vaccine, bio/pharma readies capacity, weighs pressures.
It’s Time to Listen to Science
Time sure flies, except when you are waiting for something to happen.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
FDA Commissioner Hahn commits to a science-based review and approval process.
Are We All In This Together?
Achieving herd immunity will require testing, data, a vaccine, and public support.
How Fast Is Too Fast?
Will moving at “warp speed” to develop a vaccine impact efficacy or safety?
Pharma’s Leadership Role in a Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, Pharma must practice science over hype.
A ‘New Normal’ for Quality?
With some FDA inspections on hold, will the US drug supply maintain its quality standards?
Coronavirus Response: Reaction or New Reality?
Emergency action to protect patients and the drug supply may have long-term implications.
Fast vs. Formulated?
Can investing in early formulation studies drive a new therapy successfully across the commercialization finish line?
The Call for a Rapid Response
Bio/pharma researchers mobilize to diagnose and treat patients in pandemic threat.
More Capacity and Technology Translate to More Options
The need for manufacturing speed inspires contract manufacturers to explore advanced processing technologies.
2020 Outlook for Biopharma Manufacturing
Achieving effective manufacturing processes and sufficient capacity remains a top priority across a diversified biologic drug pipeline.
Can Policy Keep Pace with Science and Discoveries?
The promise of new therapies is tempered by the need for affordability, safety, and ethics.
Choices for Climbing the Career Ladder
With a positive employment market, some bio/pharma professionals explore options for career advancement.
Warning Letters Signal Steps to Compliance
Warning letters tell the tale of missteps by drug companies and offer a path to compliance for quality teams that monitor these enforcement actions.
Fighting the Good Fight
Nearly four decades after the first diagnosis, the fight to treat HIV/AIDs continues.