John LaMattina is the author of several highly respected books showcasing a deep insider's perspective of the biopharma industry. His latest book, "Pharma and Profits Balancing Innovation, Medicine, and Drug Prices", maps out a robust defense of the biopharma sector.

John LaMattina was the President of Pfizer Global Research and Development where he managed more than 13,000 scientists and professionals in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He headed Pfizer's R&D programs through the acquisition and development of many blockbuster treatments such as Lipitor and Viagra, and is currently a senior partner at PureTech Health, as well as a contributor to Forbes. 

In this Vital Health Podcast, we discuss the increasing regulatory challenges facing the industry from the Biden Administration, including their June 2022 surrender of mRNA patent protections within the WTO TRIPS framework. We highlight HHS Secretary Becerra's willingness to use March-In Rights on patented medicines developed in partnership with the NIH, and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act which mandates negotiated price controls within Medicare.

These many regulatory changes have profound implications for the U.S. biopharma sector, and their ability to continue to provide new medicines for patients with unmet medical needs.