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David Amsellem

Piper Sandler · covers Healthcare

Period: Reporting periods mapped to calendar 2024 Q4 – 2026 Q2 (7 quarters).

Questions
31on tracked calls
Challenge rate
16%5 of 31 questions
Companies
5questioned at least once
Reporting periods
7with questions

These figures cover the whole profile: every tracked question, all reporting periods.

How to read these numbers

Challenge rate is the share of questions that pushed back, pressed for specifics or questioned management’s assumptions. It describes how questions were asked on the calls tracked here; it does not measure whether any view turned out to be right.

Rounding. Rates are rounded to whole percentages, so a small share can show as 0% even when some questions were challenging. The count beside each rate is exact; “none of N questions” means no question was challenging.

No questions recorded. “—” means there is nothing to calculate: no questions were recorded for that period on the calls tracked here. It does not mean there was no activity.

Fewer than 3 questions. A company-level rate is withheld when fewer than 3 questions were recorded for that company; the questions are still counted everywhere else.

Small samples. Profiles with fewer than 10 questions are marked Limited sample.

Reporting periods. Questions are grouped by the calendar quarter each company’s fiscal reporting period maps to, not by the date of the call. Periods without a calendar mapping are listed separately under their fiscal label.

Questions asked

Grouped by company, most questions first. Open a company to read its questions, newest reporting period first.

Showing 31 of 31 questions from 5 companies

VTRSViatris13 questions · 7 reporting periods · 0 of 13 challenging
VTRS company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

I wanted to ask about the hormonal patch business with the acceleration following the removal of the box warnings.

Product LaunchDemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Corinne cited black-box warning removal driving durable HRT patch demand; Paul noted currently fulfilling ~70% of orders; direct.

Calendar 2026 Q1

I want to get a better sense of what Viatris is aspiring to be regarding the innovative business in the United States

Innovation & R&DM&ATranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Scott described strategy of building cornerstone products in therapeutic areas then adding to them. Specialty focus with small sales forces (never beyond 200 per area). Corinne cited women's health as example with ~70 rep force. BD focused on in-market assets, not early pipeline.

Calendar 2025 Q4

can you just remind us where you are in your exclusivity runway or potential exclusivity runway for the meloxicam product

Innovation & R&DProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Scott extended exclusivity outlook to early 2030s with active IP expansion strategy. Philippe highlighted strong development capabilities from Phase 1 through lifecycle management. Doretta said $450-550M new product revenue is diversified across products and geographies.

Calendar 2025 Q3

can you talk to how you see differentiation versus the other modalities that have come on the market

Innovation & R&DCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Philippe differentiated MR-141 from miotics on safety profile: no retinal tear risk, no dim-light vision reduction. Cenerimod lupus nephritis is expansion opportunity based on Phase 2 data showing better efficacy in severe patients, not a hedge against SLE.

can you just remind us how you're thinking of your IP/exclusivity runway for that product

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Scott confirmed 4-5 year exclusivity based on current IP. Actively working to expand IP suite significantly. Views meloxicam as meaningful contributor for the entire decade at minimum.

Calendar 2025 Q2

on meloxicam, can you just talk about the commercial infrastructure you're going to be putting in place here

Product LaunchInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Corinne said it is too early for detailed commercial strategy but confirmed $80B addressable market. Scott added they are evaluating partnerships and market approach, with details to be shared at appropriate time. Filing targeted by year-end.

looking beyond Indore, can you just talk about inspections at the other facilities that you've called out in the past

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Scott confirmed approximately 80% Indore remediation complete, FDA meeting request going in this month for reinspection timing discussion. Nashik classification still pending but darunavir approval from Nashik seen as positive signal.

can you just talk about contribution from new products in developed markets this year, if you can quantify that

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Doretta declined to split new product revenue by region, citing portfolio-level view. Noted new product revenue is back-half weighted and delays like iron sucrose could negatively impact. All pushes and pulls accounted for in guidance.

Calendar 2025 Q1

On Indore, can you talk about 2026 and the potential for impact to spill over into 2026. How should we think about that

Regulation PolicySupply ChainTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Scott expects significant rebound in 2026 ex-lenalidomide. Doretta noted ~$100M of impact from penalties/disruptions won't recur. Nashik remains pending after one year.

taking on assets that are in mid to late stage development along the lines of Cenerimod and Selatogrel

M&AInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Scott said current BD priority is in-market or near-to-market assets to build short-term revenue and EBITDA, rather than mid-stage development assets.

Calendar 2024 Q4

on cenerimod and selatogrel, just given your comments on enrollment, can we assume that these are going to be [27] (ph) events in terms of the data

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Philippe confirmed late 2026 data readout for both, noted enrollment progressing well with potential for earlier results.

can you just talk about your level of confidence that this is something that is contained to Indore

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Scott addressed directly: Carole Park inspection closed, Nashik classification pending, all other 26 facilities in compliance with health authorities.

what does Viatris want to be longer term? I mean, do you want to lean more into brands

Capital AllocationM&ATranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Scott outlined 50/50 split between shareholder return and business development over 5 years, with 2025 prioritizing buybacks.

AMGNAmgen Inc.5 questions · 5 reporting periods · 1 of 5 challenging
AMGN company page →

Calendar 2025 Q4

Can you talk about the extent to which the underlying IgG related disease population is larger than what literature has suggested historically and what that means for the underlying opportunity.

DemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Bradner noted ICD-10 coding only about three years old, limiting historical epidemiology. Gordon estimated 35,000 diagnosed patients with potential to grow. On gMG, roughly half of early patients are bio-naive and half switches, with strong interest in UPLIZNA's upstream B cell mechanism and twice-yearly dosing convenience.

Calendar 2025 Q3

Can you talk to the extent to which there's been pent-up demand here? Give us your refreshed views on the sales opportunity here?

DemandCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Gordon described IgG4 growth as education-driven with 300+ unique prescribers rather than pent-up demand. Market could be larger than 20,000 given new diagnostic codes. For gMG, highlighted every-6-month dosing advantage and 1-1.5 year switching dynamic in the market.

Calendar 2025 Q2

what is your appetite for significant consequential M&A regarding rare diseases? And what is your appetite in general for continuing to build out that broad therapeutic vertical?

M&ACapital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Bradway confirmed ongoing interest in rare disease M&A but noted heavy late-stage pipeline activity demands flawless execution focus. Acknowledged positive progress on balance sheet restoration.

Calendar 2025 Q1

what's it going to take to see an inflection here? Or maybe put differently, do you think there has to be some externality like the availability of a subcu form to get the product really moving again?

ChallengingDemandProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Gordon described progressive rather than rapid trajectory as prescriber base broadens from oculoplastics to ophthalmologists and endocrinologists. Subcutaneous formulation will accelerate growth. International expansion ahead of schedule with CHMP positive opinion.

Calendar 2024 Q4

KRYSTEXXA, how are you thinking about the growth runway there and the potential for biosimilar down the road? And then also how you're thinking about the competitive landscape for TEPEZZA?

Competitive DynamicsRevenue GrowthDemandTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Gordon highlighted the large unmet need in severe gout and immunomodulation data expanding the addressable market, plus rare disease portfolio early in lifecycle with multiple catalysts ahead.

BMYBristol Myers Squibb5 questions · 4 reporting periods · 2 of 5 challenging
BMY company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

I wanted to get a better sense from you on what you'd like to see from CDR Sum of Boxes

Innovation & R&DCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Massacesi described the binding-domain differentiation and Phase II endpoints but did not name a CDR Sum of Boxes threshold for moving forward.

Calendar 2025 Q4

A number of companies developing their own m one, m fours, and in some cases without a peripherally acting anticholinergic

Competitive DynamicsInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Cristian emphasized BMY's head start, noting uncertainty whether M4-only agonists or PAMs match M1/M4 profile. Rich internal pipeline from Karuna acquisition beyond Cobenfy. Multiple Alzheimer's-focused assets in development.

how big of a priority is it to add a late-stage or commercial-ready psychiatry-focused asset or assets where you could leverage the commercial infrastructure

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Chris confirmed willingness to pursue neuroscience BD where science and financials are compelling, building on existing infrastructure.

Calendar 2025 Q3

how you're thinking about potential or key barriers to adoption thus far

ChallengingProduct LaunchDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Adam acknowledged entrenched market but noted strong leading indicators. Phase IV switch study reads out early next year. Chris added that physician and patient feedback after use is consistently strong.

Calendar 2025 Q2

how are you thinking about your ability to drive a steady cadence of new starts with the additional competition

ChallengingCompetitive DynamicsDemandTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Adam noted REMS label change feedback very positive, COE physicians treating more patients, and community expansion progressing. Consistent view BMY remains leader.

ABBVAbbVie4 questions · 4 reporting periods · 0 of 4 challenging
ABBV company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

how do you square your expectations in terms of peak with an increasingly crowded development landscape inclusive of other agents like IL-22s

Competitive DynamicsProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Jeff Stewart argued immunology markets expand as new systemic options arrive and that RINVOQ will lead the emerging vitiligo market as the first systemic treatment. Roopal added RINVOQ's decade-plus safety record and bretasilocin's short-duration, differentiated psychedelic profile.

Calendar 2026 Q1

I wanted to get your thoughts on the competitive landscape, particularly with the rollout of code

Competitive DynamicsDemandTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Jeff Stewart provided detailed competitive positioning data showing 4x share leadership, head-to-head trial wins across 5 mechanisms, and emphasized oral competitor limitations on efficacy and adherence.

Calendar 2025 Q4

can you talk about the sizing of that opportunity given the dirt that's systemic options

Product LaunchInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Jeff Stewart sized vitiligo at just above $500M peak, with next-wave indications collectively >$2B. Disease awareness campaign planned for mid-year. Roopal Thakkar noted growing dermatology familiarity with Rinvoq across AD, alopecia, and vitiligo. Confirmed Vraylar LAI partnerships in place and assessment of long-acting injectables for multiple assets.

Calendar 2025 Q3

Can you talk to uptake of the [ VYALEV ] and specifically what you're seeing regarding competitive dynamics

Product LaunchCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Jeff Stewart reported 80-85% in-play capture for VYALEV vs competitors, with shares inverting rapidly in markets where VYALEV launched after subcu apomorphine. Roopal Thakkar provided detailed competitive comparison: VYALEV offers 24-hour control vs 16-hour for competitor, enables monotherapy (vs adjunct-only), lower dyskinesia (<5% vs 15-30%), lower sedation (<5% vs ~20%), no orthostatic hypotension warnings, no antiemetic required. Tavapadon differentiated on efficacy approaching levodopa-carbidopa with minimal impulse control disorders (~1%), low sedation, and no peripheral edema.

BIIBBiogen4 questions · 4 reporting periods · 2 of 4 challenging
BIIB company page →

Calendar 2026 Q2

Wondering broadly how wide of a development that you are going to cast regarding the molecule

Innovation & R&DCapital AllocationTranscript · FY2026 Q2 →
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Singhal covered EMPAVELI breadth in detail including the paused delayed graft function trial, but deferred the anti-CD40 mechanism question: We have not shared that yet.

Calendar 2026 Q1

how are you thinking about where SYFOVRE is going to fit in this evolving landscape

ChallengingCompetitive DynamicsM&ATranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Priya noted SYFOVRE targets C3 (downstream vs competitors' C5), has 5-year data showing 1.5-year slowing of progression. Annexon Phase 2 did not impact lesion growth. Regeneron C5 approach is systemic combination with unproven PoC; Soliris (similar mechanism) failed Phase 2 in GA. Chris noted 5-year safety data creates a data moat that takes years for competitors to match.

Calendar 2025 Q3

how are you thinking about keeping the asset now that more well-resourced well-capitalized partner now controls the other 50%

ChallengingCapital AllocationProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Chris noted Supernus partnership going extremely well. Market-shaping is Biogen's commercial strength. Prescriber base (OB/GYNs) is different from Supernus's typical psychiatrist base. Huge unmet need: ~80K women treated vs ~500K mothers with PPD in U.S. alone. Alisha highlighted back-office synergies in data analytics, omnichannel, and AI capabilities.

Calendar 2025 Q2

how are you thinking about dapirolizumab and litifilimab in the context of a more crowded landscape that potentially could include oral agents

Competitive DynamicsInnovation & R&DTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Priya noted lupus heterogeneity makes development difficult. Dapi targets CD40L pathway (T and B cells); litifilimab targets BDCA2/type 1 interferon; felzartamab anti-CD38 in Phase 1 for lupus nephritis. Second dapi Phase 3 data expected 2027-2028. Litifilimab SLE data as early as late 2026. Chris noted MS precedent: orals only ~1/3 of total market.

Challenge rate by company

Every company this analyst questioned, most questions first. A company-level rate is shown from 3 questions; below that it is withheld.

CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
VTRS Viatris130%none of 13 questions
AMGN Amgen Inc.520%1 of 5 questions
BMY Bristol Myers Squibb540%2 of 5 questions
ABBV AbbVie40%none of 4 questions
BIIB Biogen450%2 of 4 questions
  • VTRS
    Viatris · 13 questions
    0%none of 13 questions
  • AMGN
    Amgen Inc. · 5 questions
    20%1 of 5 questions
  • BMY
    Bristol Myers Squibb · 5 questions
    40%2 of 5 questions
  • ABBV
    AbbVie · 4 questions
    0%none of 4 questions
  • BIIB
    Biogen · 4 questions
    50%2 of 4 questions

Activity by reporting period

Questions recorded for each calendar quarter that companies’ reporting periods map to (not the call date), with the challenge rate for that period. Periods inside the range with no questions are shown as “No questions recorded”.

Questions by calendar reporting period
Calendar periodQuestionsChallenge rateCompanies
2024 Q440%none of 4 questions2
2025 Q1333%1 of 3 questions2
2025 Q2617%1 of 6 questions4
2025 Q3633%2 of 6 questions5
2025 Q450%none of 5 questions4
2026 Q1333%1 of 3 questions3
2026 Q240%none of 4 questions4
  1. 2024 Q44 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 2 companies
  2. 2025 Q13 questions · challenge rate 33% (1 of 3 questions) · 2 companies
  3. 2025 Q26 questions · challenge rate 17% (1 of 6 questions) · 4 companies
  4. 2025 Q36 questions · challenge rate 33% (2 of 6 questions) · 5 companies
  5. 2025 Q45 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 5 questions) · 4 companies
  6. 2026 Q13 questions · challenge rate 33% (1 of 3 questions) · 3 companies
  7. 2026 Q24 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 4 companies

Topics

Topics tagged on this analyst’s questions.

  • Competitive Dynamics13
  • Innovation & R&D12
  • Product Launch11
  • Demand8
  • M&A6
  • Capital Allocation4
  • Regulation Policy3
  • Supply Chain1
  • Revenue Growth1