Biotech Business - October 20, 2026
FDA approves Alvotech’s new SIMLANDI process
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new manufacturing process for SIMLANDI, Alvotech’s biosimilar to Humira, that more than doubles drug substance output per batch at the company’s facility in Reykjavik.
Global report - October 20, 2026
AstraZeneca and Oracle launch global AI collaboration
The partnership aims to advance solutions to improve care pathways, clinical trial matching, safety monitoring, and guideline-directed care.
Global report - October 20, 2026
EMA panel backs Lilly’s oral GLP-1 Foundayo
The EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended EU approval of Eli Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily GLP-1 tablet for weight management and type 2 diabetes in adults. If approved, it will compete with Novo's Wegovy pill in Europe.
Clinical Trials - October 20, 2026
Zealand’s autoimmune drug passes multiple-dose Phase 1
Zealand Pharma reports positive topline results from the multiple ascending dose part of its first-in-human Phase 1 trial of ZP9830, a Kv1.3 ion channel blocker being developed for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Global report - October 20, 2026
Merck to acquire Silence Therapeutics for USD 1.3 billion
Germany’s Merck KGaA has agreed to acquire London-based Silence Therapeutics, adding a Phase III-ready siRNA therapy for the rare blood cancer polycythemia vera (PV) to its rare disease pipeline.
Careers article - October 20, 2026
Five Nordic leaders on building a life science career
Stamina, mentors, passion, and a life outside the lab. When Nordic Life Science profiled five leaders from across the region’s life science industry, from investors to a startup founder to two of its leading scientists, each shared advice for people starting out. Their answers had a lot in common.