Breaking Down the Latest in Pharma and Biotech: Executive Orders, Investment Trends, and Industry News

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to expedite the timeline for building new facilities in the US while increasing inspections on foreign plants. Despite a drop in venture capital fundraising in the first quarter of the year, large investments are still being made in the pharmaceutical industry. Companies like BMS are investing billions in US manufacturing despite potential tariffs. Vertex has seen success with their non-opioid pain drug launch and biopharma venture capital fundraising has declined, but median deal sizes remain high. Lotte Biologics offers specialized ADC manufacturing services in Syracuse, NY. Other news includes Lilly's ALS pipeline expansion, states suing to block HHS cuts, and layoffs at PTC despite a Phase II win. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode of Pharma and Biotech daily. Let's dive into the latest updates from the industry.