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Unmet needs in hematologic malignancies calls for companies focusing on PI3Ks and BTK inhibitors to offer better treatment options. Around USD 10 bn has already been invested in licensing and acquisition of PI3K and other kinase inhibitors since the last five years. Targeting kinases have been on the agenda of most drug developers as they hold the key path to signaling, development and growth of the cell. Large global pharma are constantly on the hunt for drugs with label expansion potential, longevity and blockbuster potential.

The launch of Protease Inhibitors (PIs) accelerated the pace of innovation and impressive Sustained Virologic Response (SVR) rates by oral IFN free drug combinations. Freedom from IFN, treating all genotypes and vaccines could bring a sea of change in the HCV therapy class area in the future. Roche set the trend with the acquisition of Anadys for total of USD 230 mn followed by GILD buying VRUS for USD 11 bn, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) acquiring Inhibitex for USD 2.5 bn, VRTX acquiring Virochem in 2009 for USD 375 mn, In-licensed Alios VX-135 in 2012 for total of USD 775 mn and Abbott in-licensed Enantas ABT-450 for total of USD 310 mn.

Clients are increasingly making outsourcing teams feel as if they are key stakeholders. Therefore, outsourcing companies are looking at third-party employees with a view to establishing a long-term relationship and are ready to invest in them in terms of education, training and team-building activities. One of the major inhibitors of growth is the shortage of skilled resources in the global outsourced software testing services market. The market is highly dependent on the availability of the necessary testing professionals with appropriate skills. With increased demand for software testing services, the retaining and hiring of desired testing professionals is becoming a challenge for enterprises.