As Novartis explores the possible sell-off of its Sandoz business, the company is undergoing a significant transformation that it says will save about $1 billion in operations costs by 2024.

Syneos Health Communications – the portfolio of Syneos Health® agencies designed to deliver insights-driven integrated communications spanning advertising, public relations, patient advocacy, medical communications, managed markets, omnichannel, naming and branding – named Lacey Jae as EVP, Executive Creative Director of GSW-LA.

Checkpoint inhibitor pioneer James P. Allison, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine, will helm a new research and innovation hub at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center that is focused on developing new immunotherapy breakthroughs in oncology.

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Leading pharmaceutical business and marketing publication Med Ad News announces the nominees for the 33rd Annual Manny Awards, recognizing the best in healthcare communications and advertising. The 2022 Manny Awards event will be held on Thursday, April 21, in person at The Lighthouse, Pier 61, Chelsea Piers, in New York City.

Fishawack Health announced that Scottie Lee, PMP, joined the group as chief delivery officer.

Global commercial partner Fishawack Health welcomed Marcia Goddard as FH’s new chief creative officer (CCO).

While Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have submitted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) requests for their COVID-19 vaccines, the data so far suggest the benefits of a fourth shot may be modest.

Real Chemistry, a global health innovation company committed to making the world a healthier place for all, announced its 2021 business results. The company achieved revenue of $475 million, reflecting 36% growth for the full year compared to 2020.

Klick Health CEO Lori Grant and Co-Presidents Greg Rice and Ari Schaefer today announced a multitude of notable new senior talent additions, strategic new practice areas, and a proprietary, new data targeting tool – reinforcing that the independent agency’s momentum and growth trajectory is stronger than ever as Klick Health nears its 25th anniversary in the spring.

M Booth Health named Peter Matheson Gay as the agency’s first Chief Impact Officer on the heels of the health communication consultancy’s strongest performing year marked by double-digit growth and signature account wins.