Scott Fotheringham, PhD, is a freelance medical writer with interests that span fields as diverse as medical cannabis, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and molecular genetics. Most recently, he was Senior Medical Writer at Spectrum Therapeutics.
Emerging Leaders has grown from an initiative for interactions among early-career professionals entering ISPE into much more: a training ground, a networking organization, and a new foundation for the future of ISPE and the industry. This article looks at the history of the group, its purpose,...
Women in Pharma® is a place where women and men—especially those new to the industry—can access a network of mentors, role models, and educational resources to support their professional success. The widespread global interest and participation in this initiative and its events have shown that...
In the pharmaceutical industry, digitalization involves developing and implementing digital technologies at all levels of pharmaceutical operations. The aim is to transform the industry by capturing, analyzing, and using vast amounts of data collected from a wide range of sources to support...
Biologics are large-molecule drugs, derived from a biological source, that treat chronic diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. While small-molecule compounds continue to account for the bulk of pharmaceutical profits, biologics’ presence is...
$38B of manufacturing value, 71% of which is exports
2nd in Europe for pharmaceutical production
Italy exports 85% of the API it produces
42% of employees are women; 52% in R&D
40% of companies are Italian owned
Exports have grown 52% since 2010,...