Newsletter | September 6, 2026

09.06.26 -- Stopping A Drug Development Program Sometimes Creates More Value Than Continuing

FEATURED EDITORIAL

When Should R&D Turn Back?

Guest Column | 

Good R&D leadership is knowing when to keep investing in a development program, when to change course, and when to return to base, writes David Adler, M.D./Ph.D., MBA.

Connect The Dots: Precision Testing Leads To Patient Access In Oncology

Guest Column | 

Precision oncology only works when biomarker testing helps identify the right patients at scale before launch, explains Boehringer Ingelheim’s Vicky Brown.

Picking Biotech Winners Beyond The Hype Cycle With Andera Partners' Olivier Litzka

Video | Life Science Leader

On this week's episode of the Business of Biotech, Olivier Litzka, Partner at Andera Partners, talks about what it really takes for biotech companies to attract capital, stay focused, and survive the moments when biology and execution punch back.

PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Your 6-Step Path To AI-Ready Data

E-Book | Sikich

Struggling with siloed or inconsistent trial data? This guide outlines a clear path to cleaner, governed, AI-ready datasets.

Psychedelic Drug Trials: Are Your Sites Ready?

Case Study | Flourish Research

Psychedelic trials require unique operational approaches. Discover how to address patient safety, blinding, specialized assessments, and therapeutic setting considerations.

Ophthalmic Clinical Trials: Addressing Barriers To Enrollment And Retention

Article | 20/20 Onsite

Ophthalmic trials lose participants at twice the rate of other studies. Point-of-need assessment delivery cuts dropout from 30% to 9% and reduces travel burden by 80.6%, protecting your endpoint data.

Greenville Startup Scout Scientific Filling Niche In Analytical Testing

Article | North Carolina Biotechnology Center

A layoff became the spark for building a nimble analytical lab serving pharma and beyond. See how expertise, adaptability, and calculated risk-taking can unlock faster problem-solving.

5 Operational Gaps To Avoid CGT Patient Risks

Article | Cencora

Examine five critical supply chain gaps in cell and gene therapy logistics that put patients at risk, from invisible operational burdens to reactive monitoring and fragmented coordination strategies.

PAT Monitoring And Control Roadmap

E-Book | BioPhorum

Learn how to implement PAT effectively with a roadmap that covers techniques, validation, data integrity, and lifecycle strategies to help teams improve quality, control, and productivity.

Patient Trust And Engagement In The Age Of Decentralized Trials

Article | CSS

To truly maximize enrollment in decentralized models, sponsors must invest in human connection to build the trust needed to move patients from awareness to active participation.

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