In today’s rapidly evolving world, adapting to demand volatilities while ensuring uninterrupted supply of biological medicines is more critical than ever. At Boehringer Ingelheim, our global biopharmaceutical network delivers flexibility, resilience, and reliability. By leveraging harmonised procedures, standardised setups, and innovative logistics, we ensure the biologics we produce reach those in need – even during unexpected challenges.
Ensuring flexibility and resilience
BackgroundIn today’s rapidly evolving world, adapting to demand volatilities while ensuring uninterrupted supply of biological medicines is more critical than ever. At Boehringer Ingelheim, our global biopharmaceutical network delivers flexibility, resilience, and reliability. By leveraging harmonised procedures, standardised setups, and innovative logistics, we ensure the biologics we produce reach those in need – even during unexpected challenges.
US health care sector: rising demand with uncertainty
OpinionIn addition to the uncertainty triggered by the US government with serious changes at the FDA and other healthcare institutions and an unclear stance of the US Secretary of Health and Human Services on various areas of innovation, the growing demand for health care services gives a positive momentum that can provide stability.
Sandoz breaks ground on US$440m biosimilar facility in Slovenia
Latest NewsBiosimilar major Sandoz has started construction of an additional US$440m biosimilar facility near Ljubljana and it set to expand its investment footprint in Slovenia by US$1.1bn.
Closing the gap in Quality Management
BackgroundIn the life sciences industry, Quality Management (QM) has long been synonymous with compliance: checking boxes to meet regulatory demands. But that definition no longer holds up. Today, QM must do much more than ensure compliance; it needs to enable speed, scalability, and sustained innovation across complex, global operations. To do that, prominent gaps need to be filled.
Bayer Berlin develops a life sciences campus
BackgroundIt all began with a view from the window of the 15th floor of Bayer’s site in Berlin, reminiscent of Boston before it became one of the most important biotech hotspots in the world. This inspired the vision of developing the Bayer Campus into “Boston an der Spree” – a vibrant healthcare campus that fosters collaboration and innovation.
Argenx and Unnatural Products ink US$1.5bn macrocycle deal
Latest NewsCalifornia oral macrocyclic peptide specialist Unnatural Products, Inc. and Dutch-Belgian Argenx SE have formed a multi-target research collaboration aimed at developing oral macrocyclic peptide drugs with UNP’s synthetic macrocycle platform.
Vetter invests US$285m in Chicago production facility
Latest NewsCDMO and filled syringe specialist Vetter has broken the ground for a new clinical site construction in the greater Chicago area that is expected to be ready for early clinical filling by the end of 2029.
Altri acquires majority stake in fibre specialist AeoniQ
Latest NewsPortuguese fibre producer Altri SGPS S.A.has signed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Swiss clean technology company AeoniQ to support the commercial-scale development of the first fully biodegradable cellulose-based filament designed to replace polyester and nylon.
Why life sciences leaders need more than science
BackgroundIn life sciences, breakthroughs are reshaping healthcare faster than ever. But true leadership means going beyond the lab – understanding the complex ecosystem where science, policy, and business collide. For those struggling to navigate this complexity, WU Vienna’s Executive MBA offers the insights and connections needed to stay ahead in an unpredictable industry.
Accelerating Europe’s Biotech Revolution
OpinionAs the global race for biosolutions intensifies, Europe is at a critical crossroads, and I am deeply concerned about the future of our continent’s biotech industry. While countries like China and the United States rapidly advance their biotech industries, Europe’s slow and not up-to-date regulatory system poses a significant risk to maintaining our leadership.