Tag Archives: Novartis

Novartis Unveils Promising Results from SMART Study: Zolgensma’s Efficacy Confirmed in Older and Heavier SMA Patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented compelling data from the SMART study, reinforcing the clinical advantages of Zolgensma® (onasemnogene abeparvovec) in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients weighing ≥ 8.5 kg to ≤ 21 kg, with a mean age of 4.69 … Read the full press release

Novartis Outlines ‘Pure Play’ Innovative Medicines Strategy and Focused R&D Pipeline at London Event

(IN BRIEF) Novartis, a leading pharmaceutical company, presented its ‘pure play’ innovative medicines strategy and focused Research and Development (R&D) pipeline at an event in London. The company’s CEO, Vas Narasimhan, emphasized Novartis’ transformation into an innovative medicines-focused firm, highlighting … Read the full press release

Novartis Reports Positive Results for Atrasentan in IgA Nephropathy Study

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has reported positive interim results from its Phase III ALIGN study involving atrasentan, an oral endothelin A receptor antagonist, for the treatment of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The study demonstrated that atrasentan significantly reduced proteinuria (excess protein in … Read the full press release

Sandoz Group Lists Shares on SIX Swiss Exchange with CHF 10.3 Billion Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz Group AG, a Novartis spin-off, officially listed its shares at the SIX Swiss Exchange. With an opening share price of CHF 24.00, the market capitalization of Sandoz reached approximately CHF 10.3 billion. Sandoz’s issued share capital consists … Read the full press release

Breakthrough: Lutathera Shows Significant Progress in Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumor Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced successful results from its Phase III NETTER-2 trial involving Lutathera, a treatment for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). When used as a first-line treatment in combination with long-acting octreotide, Lutathera significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with … Read the full press release

Sandoz Gains Investment-Grade Rating Post Spin-off, Secures Substantial Financing

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has confirmed its plans for a full Spin-off of its Sandoz business, with trading of new Sandoz Group AG shares and ADRs scheduled to begin on October 4, 2023. This comes after receiving shareholder approval and key … Read the full press release

Novartis Reports Positive Phase III Outcomes for Novel Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Drug

TOP-LINE DATA FROM REMIX-1 AND REMIX-2 STUDIES DEMONSTRATE SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOM IMPROVEMENT (IN BRIEF) Novartis has unveiled promising results from Phase III trials for remibrutinib, a potent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). The REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 … Read the full press release

Deborah Dunsire to Retire as Lundbeck CEO, Charl van Zyl Named Successor

(IN BRIEF) H. Lundbeck A/S has announced the initiation of CEO succession, with Deborah Dunsire choosing to retire from her role as President and CEO. Charl van Zyl has been appointed as the new President and CEO, and Dunsire will … Read the full press release

Patients as Partners Europe Returns to London and Announces Agenda Highlights

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum has announced that the 7th annual European Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research conference will take place in London on June 12-13, 2023. The event will focus on achieving greater representation in clinical research, building … Read the full press release

Sandoz to Invest Over $400 Million in New Biologics Plant in Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a new biologics production plant in Lendava, Slovenia, in a move expected to be worth at least USD 400 million. The … Read the full press release

El CEO de Firmenich, Gilbert Ghostine, encabezará a Sandoz como presidente designado de la nueva junta directiva

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Gilbert Ghostine ha sido designado presidente designado de la nueva junta directiva de Sandoz, tras el anuncio de la junta directiva de Novartis. La nueva Junta Directiva de Sandoz se formará en la segunda mitad de 2023, … Read the full press release

Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine to Lead Sandoz as Chairman-Designate of New Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) Gilbert Ghostine has been appointed as Chairman-designate of the new Board of Directors of Sandoz, following the announcement by Novartis Board of Directors. The new Board of Directors of Sandoz will be formed in the second half of … Read the full press release

La división Sandoz de Novartis amplía su cartera de medicamentos respiratorios con la adquisición de la empresa británica Coalesce Product Development Limited

Sandoz obtiene capacidades y activos significativos en el desarrollo de dispositivos médicos y medicamentos que apuntan a importantes oportunidades de crecimiento en genéricos complejos y respiratorios Las enfermedades respiratorias son la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad e imponen una … Read the full press release

Novartis division Sandoz expands respiratory medicines portfolio with the acquisition of British company Coalesce Product Development Limited

Sandoz gains significant capabilities and assets in medical and drug device development that target major growth opportunities in respiratory and complex generics Respiratory diseases are leading cause of death and disability and impose huge financial burden on patients worldwide Acquisition … Read the full press release

Patients and R&D Leaders Jointly Present at EU Conference on Progress with Patient-Input to Transform Medicine Development

(PRESS RELEASE) New York, NY, United States, 5-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Conference Forum announced the launch of the 6th annual EU Patients as Partners in Medicines Development conference to take place virtually on January 24-25th, 2022 GMT time. ​​This … Read the full press release

Paul Bestford to lead Nutreco’s procurement

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, 13-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, has announced the appointment of Paul Bestford as the company’s new Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). Paul is coming from Burberry where he led the … Read the full press release

Novartis welcomes new Chief Legal Officer Karen L. Hale

(PRESS RELEASE) BASEL, 22-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Novartis appoints Karen L. Hale as Chief Legal Officer. She succeeds Shannon Klinger. Karen will be based in Basel, Switzerland and will join the Executive Committee of Novartis (ECN) and … Read the full press release

Genetic diversity: GSK and Novartis launch Project Africa GRADIENT to optimise treatment responses for malaria and tuberculosis in Africa

Project Africa GRADIENT calls on local researchers to submit proposals exploring the link between genetic diversity and response to malaria and tuberculosis drugs in African patients. Combined funding commitment of GBP 2.8 million (USD 3.6 million) over five years. Researchers … Read the full press release

Novartis signs 10 year 78 MW renewable Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power

The energy will be generated by the 179.9 MW TICO Wind Farm, located in the Spanish province of Zaragoza, Enel Green Power will be a “Green Enabler” for Novartis, supporting the company along its environmental sustainability journey (PRESS RELEASE) ROME, … Read the full press release

Wet Macular Degeneration: Promising data for Novartis’ Beovu unveiled at EURETINA

In a post-hoc analysis of HAWK and HARRIER, fewer Beovu (brolucizumab) patients had early persistent fluid (12.5% vs. 20.4% of aflibercept patients), defined as the presence of intra-retinal fluid and/or sub-retinal fluid through week 12 of treatment1 Patients with early persistent fluid treated with Beovu experienced greater … Read the full press release