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 edition of Five Must-Know Things: Novartis gives back Beigene PD-1; BMS revs R&D engine; Anthos changes course for Factor XI asset; the non-incretin pipeline for obesity; and a look at Q2’s top-selling drugs.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things: Biomarin’s next chapter; Amgen’s obesity plans; Daiichi’s new ADC data; Acelyrin hit by clinical failure; and Skyrizi beats Stelara in Crohn’s.
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things: the rise of Novo Nordisk; senior level changes at Novartis; Moderna’s progress against BA.2.86; major new CNS drugs coming; and Boehringer Ingelheim’s head of innovation on R&D priorities.
Shortlist Unveiled For Citeline Japan Awards
Following consideration by our independent expert judging panel, the final shortlist of entries has now been revealed for the Citeline Pharma Intelligence Awards Japan 2023. Join us at the event in Tokyo on 17 October!
Publisher's Spotlight: Shortlist Unveiled For Citeline Japan Awards
Following consideration by our independent expert judging panel, the final shortlist of entries has now been revealed for the Citeline Pharma Intelligence Awards Japan 2023. Join us at the event in Tokyo on 17 October!
Quick Listen: Scrip's Five Must-Know Things
In this week's podcast edition of Five Must-Know Things podcast: US Medicare price negotiations get soft landing; Medicare negotiations and patent cliff acceleration; Novo Nordisk steps into heart failure; PCSK9s and the convenience battle; and an investor’s view of Korean biotech potential.