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The Shift in Global Drug Development

Healthcare
Global
Started April 30, 2026

Theo Jaffee and Gabriel Dickinson speak with Cremieux about China’s rapid rise to the top of global clinical trial output. They discuss the regulatory reforms that accelerated China’s progress, the surge in novel drug development, and what the US would need to change to stay competitive in biomedical innovation

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
The surge in novel drug development in China demonstrates the potential benefits of competitive regulatory environments, which could inspire US reforms.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
While China leads in clinical trials, the quality and ethical standards of US drug development remain critical for global trust in biomedical innovations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
Rushing regulatory changes in the US to compete with China could compromise the safety and efficacy of new drugs, endangering public health.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
China's rapid rise in clinical trials is a testament to effective regulatory reforms that the US should consider adopting to enhance its own drug development.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 30, 2026
The US must prioritize patient safety over speed in drug approval processes, even if that means falling behind in clinical trial output compared to China.
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