Leaving commercial hires to just a few months before drug approval is a mistake, Argenx CEO Tim Van Hauwermeiren told In Vivo sister publication Scrip, noting that the impressive launch achieved for Vyvgart for generalized myasthenia gravis in the US and Japan will be a steadier affair in Europe.

In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things: Axsome gets broad label for new depression drug; Argenx CEO on Vyvgart’s success; Chinese firms delist from US; solid results for Novo Nordisk’s new diabetes combo; and women leaders herald change at foreign firms in India.

Leaving commercial hires to just a few months before drug approval is a mistake, Argenx CEO Tim Van Hauwermeiren tells Scrip, noting that the impressive launch achieved for Vyvgart for generalized myasthenia gravis in the US and Japan will be a steadier affair in Europe.  

The Roche affiliate hopes to bring subcutaneous Tecentriq to market, offering patient and clinician advantages while also beating Merck’s Keytruda and Bristol’s Opdivo to the finish line