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Cardio-Neuro Innovator LivaNova Prepares For Challenges Ahead

 
• By Ashley Yeo

LivaNova was formed from the merger of cardiovascular disease therapy company Sorin Group and neuromodulation innovator Cyberonics. The role and place in the industry of this new mega group might not be obvious to all, but incoming CEO Damien McDonald already has a vision of creating a disciplined company that leverages synergies and gets closer to the customer base.

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"Quite sudden" and "a bit humbling." These are just some of the words that incoming LivaNova PLC CEO Damien McDonald uses to describe his rapid elevation to the position of head of the group – and on this particular occasion he was addressing investors at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London last November, ahead of his official installation as CEO on January 1, 2017.

McDonald had been drafted in from Danaher Corp. as chief operating officer of the NASDAQ-listed company in early October...

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Late-Stage GLP-1 Drug Trials Outside The Cardiometabolic Space

 
• By David Wild

A look at Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly and other companies' late-stage clinical studies of GLP-1 drugs in indications ranging from neurodegeneration to oncology, and alcoholic liver disease to autoimmune conditions.

Rising Leaders 2025: Metsera’s Whit Bernard’s Musical Path To Biotech Leadership

 
• By David Wild

Metsera CEO Whit Bernard applies an unconventional leadership philosophy to develop next-generation obesity therapeutics, including monthly GLP-1 injections and oral peptides.

AI In Drug Discovery: The Patent Implications

 
• By David Wild

A Q&A with DeAnn Smith, partner and co-chair of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings Practice Group at law firm Foley Hoag.

Is Advanced AI Revolutionizing Sales Enablement In Pharma?

 
• By Marina Hickson

Advanced AI is revolutionizing sales enablement by addressing training gaps and performance challenges. Used correctly, it can help to bridge the sales-marketing divide, accelerate ramp-up times and provide managers with data-driven insights.

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