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The Mindset for Success in Biopharma's New Multipolar World

From collapsing legacy models to the rise of Chinese biotech, industry leaders are being forced to rethink how drugs are developed, funded, and brought to market

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  • Jessica Allerton

  • James Strachan

  • August 18, 2026

  • 12 min

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    The biopharma sector is evolving due to tighter capital, changing investor expectations, and the need for speed and global perspectives.

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    Chinese biotech companies are accelerating development timelines and lowering costs, creating a competitive edge over Western firms.

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    The biotech pipeline has weakened, while large pharma's need for new assets is growing, leading to a scarcity of acquisition targets.

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    AI is transforming drug development, enabling tasks to be completed in weeks that previously took months, altering the pharmaceutical landscape.

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    Western governments provide limited support for biotech, contributing to a brain drain as talent moves to countries with better opportunities.

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The Mindset for Success in Biopharma's New Multipolar World

  • by Jessica Allerton, James Strachan

  • August 18, 2026

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