Ian Haydock
Editor-in-Chief, APAC

Ian has been covering a broad range of topics across the Japanese and Asian pharma industry, including corporate, M&A, R&D, pricing and policy developments, since 1988. After a stint as Tokyo-based Japan and Asia editor for Scrip, in 2014 he became managing editor of PharmAsia News (now part of Scrip/Pink Sheet). In his current position, he directs regional coverage for Scrip and Pink Sheet and manages a multinational, on-the-ground team. Ian is a recipient of multiple internal and external awards and a regular participant in APAC conferences, webinars and events, and produces regular podcasts. He has spent the majority of his life in Asia, having grown up in Hong Kong, and enjoys cycling and music.
Latest From Ian Haydock
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: Merck & Co. tells Scrip oncology will remain a key priority; J&J is responsibly cautious on growth; Takeda pays big for HutchMed drug; industry looks at likely US IRA impact; and lecanemab misses out on EU fast-track treatment.
New Deals, Modalities In Sights In Japan After Relatively Quiet 2022
After a comparatively subdued 2022 in terms of M&A and other deal-making, a strengthening currency and interest in new areas such as digital tools and cell and gene therapy might see a rebound in activity this year, which should also see domestic approvals of several potential blockbusters and more support for bioventures.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: the best of J.P. Morgan; Novartis on its US-first commercial plan; Chugai CEO talks to Scrip on the Roche alliance and more; Scrip Asks what this year holds for pricing and reimbursement; and the global outlook for biopharma funding.
New Deals, Modalities In Sights In Japan After Relatively Quiet 2022
After a comparatively subdued 2022 in terms of M&A and other deal-making, a strengthening currency and interest in new areas such as digital tools and cell and gene therapy might see a rebound in activity this year, which should also see domestic approvals of several potential blockbusters and more support for bioventures.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast version of Five Must-Know Things: major trends and deals from the recent J.P. Morgan meeting, the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act, the pricing of Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi and five blockbusters set to lose exclusivity this year.
Asia Deal Watch: Astellas Begins 2023 Signing Rare Disease Tie-Ups With Selecta, Twist
Evopoint and Kaken also ring in the new year with multiple deals. Biocytogen licenses antibodies against a specified target derived from its RenMice platform technology to Hansoh Pharma.