Ian Haydock
Editor-in-Chief, APAC
Ian has more than 20 years' experience covering a broad range of topics across the Japanese and Asian pharma industry, including corporate, M&A, R&D, pricing and policy developments. After a stint as Tokyo-based Japan and Asia editor for Scrip, he became managing editor of PharmAsia News (and acquisition now part of Scrip/Pink Sheet) in 2014. In his current position, he directs regional coverage for Scrip and Pink Sheet and manages a multinational, on-the-ground team. Ian is a recipient of multiple internal and external awards and a regular participant in APAC conferences, webinars and events, and produces regular podcasts. He has spent the majority of his life in Asia, having grown up in Hong Kong, and enjoys cycling and music.
Latest From Ian Haydock
Taiwan 'A Great Place’ For Clinical Trials, But Tweaks Needed
Amid simmering regional geopolitical tensions, speakers at a recent conference highlighted the multiple benefits of conducting clinical trials in Taiwan, while pointing to what more could be done to improve the local ecosystem.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: BMS’s new products meet early expectations; Eisai to shut a US unit in global R&D restructuring; Roche aims high for Vabysmo; US priority review for Biogen’s ALS contender; and a chat with Gennova’s CEO.
Currency Tailwinds, Mainstays Help Takeda To Core Growth
A weak yen and strong mainstays helped Takeda in its fiscal first quarter, enabling Japan's largest pharma company to overcome the impact of a big divestment last year, while several new products got off on the right foot in the US.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: Novo obesity drugs in US cost-effectiveness spotlight; Biogen’s growth challenges; Novartis’s view on large M&A; pharma’s Q2 outlook; and MSD on Lagevrio.
Japan Again Postpones Approval Of Shionogi COVID Antiviral
Xocova’s emergency approval stymied by uncertainties over efficacy and other characteristics that could effectively limit its use, prompting decision to await Phase III data later this year.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: setback for a COVID-19 candidate; Chinese biotechs move into mRNA; Sanofi’s strategic moves into hemophilia; Orion’s deal for its novel prostate cancer candidate; and Roche’s evolving approach to platform deals.