Cipla’s global head (operations) Raju Subramanyam is leaving the firm to pursue his own ambitions. The exit has resulted in an interesting portfolio rejig at the Mumbai-based firm, known for its generally clear manufacturing compliance record.

The rumor mill has it that Cipla has begun a significant personnel "rightsizing" effort as it tweaks its business strategy for the next phase of growth. The Indian firm maintains that any job cuts are from natural attrition from its evolving business model in Europe.

Gilead clarifies position on Cipla’s sub-licensing effort for remdesivir, the investigational antiviral in the global spotlight as a potential treatment for COVID-19.