The Outlook for a Year of Change

ABSTRACT

"The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the vital need to strengthen our health systems," said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (EC) in a press release on the strategy's publication (1). [...]O'Sullivan continues, many pharma companies have already started taking steps to localize supply chains, which is a trend he believes will become permanent. According to Coleman, industry has not only survived but has thrived in this aspect, demonstrating the ability to audit sites from different continents, collaborating effectively with partners from all over the world, and trusting the workforce to get the job done in a remote capacity. [...]online learning tools have surged in popularity, Raposo continues.