One Year with COVID!

As 2020 draws to a close, the pharmaceutical industry has much to look back on with pride. We have come a long way since the outbreak of COVID-19 and we have all been reminded of how fundamental public health is to a functioning world, as well as the vital role that our industry plays in maintaining it. One year on, from the uncertainty of lockdown to the emergence of multiple successful vaccine candidates, we are rising from the pandemic stronger than ever, our industry transformed. When attending this year’s virtual Reuters Events Pharma & Patients Europe 2020 and Marketing Europe 2020, we were inspired by various companies’ palpable efforts to compensate for the lack of physical proximity between themselves, stakeholders, and patients this year. We have articles honouring the progress made through industry investment in telehealth and the opportunities created by pharma’s rapid adoption of omnichannel marketing. On top of this, we consider what might be required for the widespread adoption of a digital mindset and ultimately the establishment of a digital culture fit for the future. Our feature article calls for focus, offering a winning formula for how pharma can effectively engage with healthcare professionals, particularly when targeting them remotely. A lifelong advocate for continuous learning and curiosity, we are proud to have Bernie Zeiher, Chief Medical Officer, Astellas Pharma, as our catalyst interview for this issue, and in our roundtable discussion, you can hear the perspectives of three opinion leaders as they break down the subject of diversity and inclusion within the industry. As you flick through this issue of GOLD, I hope that you are inspired to continue questioning the status quo and positively evolving for the sake of patients. But most of all, I hope that you take a moment to look back on the past 12 months and feel a sense of pride at what our industry has achieved, as well as a sense promise of what else might be possible in the years to come. 

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