Henry Schein CEO Bergman steps down after 35-year run

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Jul 15, 2025

HHS terminates employees after Supreme Court allows reduction in force to proceed


Sino Biopharm buys Merck's PD-1xVEGF bispecific partner LaNova for up to $951M


Stan Bergman to retire after 35 years as CEO of Henry Schein


GSK expands Medicines Patent Pool deal to allow generic production of cabotegravir for HIV treatment


Veru survey highlights muscle loss concerns among GLP-1 users, as lean mass-preserving med plows ahead

 

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HHS terminates employees after Supreme Court allows reduction in force to proceed

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is laying off certain employees that were notified months ago of the reduction in force (RIF) after the Supreme Court lifted a district court order blocking the layoffs, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Fierce Biotech.
 

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Sino Biopharm buys Merck's PD-1xVEGF bispecific partner LaNova for up to $951M

Sino Biopharm said it will pay up to $951 million to acquire LaNova Medicines, which has ongoing oncology partnerships with Merck & Co. and AstraZeneca.

Stan Bergman to retire after 35 years as CEO of Henry Schein

Since Bergman was named CEO in 1989, the medical, surgical and dental supply maker has seen its annual revenues grow from $225 million to $12.7 billion in 2024.

GSK expands Medicines Patent Pool deal to allow generic production of cabotegravir for HIV treatment

GSK has expanded its voluntary licensing agreement with the United Nations-backed Medicines Patent Pool for cabotegravir, allowing it to be produced by three generic drugmakers and supplied to patients in poorer nations for HIV treatment.

Veru survey highlights muscle loss concerns among GLP-1 users, as lean mass-preserving med plows ahead

As Miami-based Veru continues development of its enobosarm to prevent muscle wasting in patients being treated for obesity, among other conditions, the biopharma has conducted a survey showing that the side effect looms large in the minds of GLP-1 users.

As GSK eyes Blenrep's US return, FDA flags eye safety concerns ahead of advisory committee meeting

As GSK's Blenrep makes its return to markets around the world, the company has big expectations for the antibody-drug conjugate. But FDA reviewers are taking a close look at safety data from two phase 3 trials.

Sellas’ CDK9 inhibitor tied to 50% response rate in certain AML patients in phase 2 study

Sellas Life Sciences’ investigational CDK9 inhibitor has scored in a midstage acute myeloid leukemia (AML) study, demonstrating an overall response rate (ORR) more than double the 20% goal.

Zimmer Biomet inks $177M deal for Monogram and its hands-free orthopedic robot

Zimmer Biomet inked a $177 million deal to purchase Monogram Technologies, developer of a hands-free robotic surgery system for performing total knee replacements.

Consumer health giant Kenvue kicks off CEO transition as sales slip

Along with the CEO transition announcement, the company disclosed preliminary financial results showing a 4% sales slide during the second quarter.

Acumen taps JCR’s blood-brain barrier tech for $555M Alzheimer’s deal

Days after JCR Pharmaceuticals signed a deal with AstraZeneca’s rare disease unit, the Japanese biopharma has secured a $555 million biobucks pact with Alzheimer’s-focused Acumen Pharmaceuticals.

PCI, on CDMO growth journey, nets 'sizable' investment from private equity heavyweights

With transatlantic expansions nearing completion and a new acquisition in the books, PCI Pharma Services has secured a confidence vote—and capital to go with it—from a slate of private equity heavy hitters, including new backer Bain Capital.
 
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