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The Power List 2020

Celebrating the great minds that bring us innovation in small molecules, biopharmaceuticals, and advanced medicine.

2020 has proven to be a challenging year for humanity: volcanic eruptions, bushfires, floods, storms, the melting of glaciers, and the emergence of COVID-19, which has brought much of the world to a standstill. At times like this, we believe it is even more important to recognize the many people working hard to improve our world. The professionals highlighted here are driving the industry forward and saving lives by developing new medicines. And some of these professionals will also be lending a helping hand in bringing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to market as soon as possible. For 2020, we present the top 20 inspirational medicine makers

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Biopharmaceuticals

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