Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in October 2016.

AstraZeneca concludes week of four out-licensing transactions by selling US rights to Toprol XL to Aralez and ex-US rights to Rhinocort Aqua to J&J. Molecular Partners gets back rights to an IL-13/IL-17 inhibitor for pulmonary indications after a 2011 deal with Janssen unravels.

Recent executive-level company changes and promotions in the biopharma, medical device and diagnostics industries.

Recent executive-level hires and director appointments at venture capital firms and biopharma and medtech start-ups.