Ian has been covering a broad range of topics across the Japanese and Asian pharma industry, including corporate, M&A, R&D, pricing and policy developments, since 1988. After a stint as Tokyo-based Japan and Asia editor for Scrip, in 2014 he became managing editor of PharmAsia News (now part of Scrip/Pink Sheet). In his current position, he directs regional coverage for Scrip and Pink Sheet and manages a multinational, on-the-ground team. Ian is a recipient of multiple internal and external awards and a regular participant in APAC conferences, webinars and events, and produces regular podcasts. He has spent the majority of his life in Asia, having grown up in Hong Kong, and enjoys cycling and music.
Latest from Ian Haydock
Takeda, Astellas, Daiichi Sankyo, Chugai, Shionogi all revised their annual forecasts upwards due to forex rate impact and saw mostly solid overseas sales growth in the fiscal first half.
In this week's episode: what Trump might mean for pharma; Novo’s semaglutide hits mark in NASH; AstraZeneca leads the way in clinical trials; Viking’s weight loss data excite; and how to speed up MLR reviews.
While Japanese firms still dominate the money spinners in Asia, companies from China and, lesser so, India are starting to stand out from the crowd.
In this week's edition: Lilly plans tirzepatide ads; Pfizer’s Bourla defends strategy; expert views from BioFuture; China retains attractions for some; and AbbVie’s Aliada acquisition.
Continued growth for mainstay Entyvio and cancer newcomer Fruzaqla drove growth at Takeda in the fiscal first half, with the Japanese major brightening its outlook for the full year.
In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things: Merck & Co’s Modifi acquisition; scenarios for new obesity drugs; Astellas gets US approval for claudin drug Vyloy; iTeos builds TIGIT lead; and execs discuss AI in clinical trials.