Merger and Acquisition Activity Remains “High” in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Mergers and acquisitions are an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry that many companies rely on to bolster their portfolio of products, improve their R&D pipelines, and to improve their financial capabilities.

A new report published by the European Pharmaceutical Review stated that there more than 400 mergers and acquisitions have taken place in gene therapy, immuno-oncology, microbiome, and orphan drugs therapeutic categories since 2014.

Many of these acquisitions have involved high-profile companies. One of the most recognized M&As in the last five years was the acquisition of Shire by Takeda, an $80 billion deal that brought major changes to the industry.

One of the latest acquisitions was the $63 billion deal that saw AbbVie acquire Allergan. This merger is expected to significantly impact the pharma industry. 

Other notable mergers in 2019 include:

• Bristol-Myers Squibb acquiring Celgene for $74 billion in June.
• Danaher acquiring GE BioPharma for $21.4 billion in February.
• Pfizer acquiring Array BioPharma for $11.4 billion in June.
• Eli LIlly acquiring Loxo Oncology for $8 billion in February.



Large M&As sometimes require companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to seek on-site training to ensure that their employees understand the impacts of these changes and how they may affect operations.

The Center for Professional Innovation and Education – Your Trusted On-Site Training Provider

Are you looking to update your staff on the latest industry regulations and processes? Large M&As may require you to seek additional on-site training for your employees. CfPIE offers custom on-site training that you can use to get your new staff retrained quickly.

These courses offer significant benefits, including:

• Cost and time savings through reduced travel expenses and the ability to connect with experienced industry professionals on-site.
• Customized content that fits the needs of your company and addresses important industry changes.
• Improved employee experiences that focus on providing the same consistent experience for all attendees.​​​​​​

An M&A can mean that there are several new training modules for staff to get caught up on quickly. CfPIE’s on-site training can cover all of the important aspects you need to address. Sign up for our on-site training course today by calling 610-648-7550.