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IRVING, Texas — McKesson Corp. announced the launch of InspiroGene by McKesson (“InspiroGene”), a dedicated business focused solely on supporting the commercialization of cell and gene therapies (CGTs). With a scalable, flexible suite of services and an experienced leadership team, InspiroGene enables manufacturers, payers, and providers to navigate the complex CGT commercialization landscape to ensure patients can access the life-changing treatments they need.
“Over the last few years, McKesson has leveraged its extensive supply chain expertise and customer-centric approach to build our cell and gene therapy business, with a focus on guiding innovative medicines from clinical development to commercial success,” said Joe DePinto, Head of Cell, Gene, and Advanced Therapies at McKesson. “Today’s launch of InspiroGene by McKesson is an exciting step forward in our evolution, with a new brand that reflects the work we are doing to transform care for patients and advance health outcomes for all.”
Joe DePinto has spent the past 30 plus years focused on bringing life-saving specialty drugs to market, helping patients with complex diseases to access advanced care and helping to develop future leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.
In his new role as Head of CGAT at McKesson, he has responsibilities over working with teams and customers to find new and better solutions to today’s cell and gene value chain challenges while looking toward the development and identification of strategies that can help meet tomorrow’s opportunities.
InspiroGene brings unparalleled experience in every stage of the CGT life cycle and has established the following solutions to address the complex challenges of bringing CGTs to market:
- Third-party logistics (3PL) programs that meet the unique demands of CGT manufacturers, with financial management solutions, logistics, and cutting-edge data analytics to provide seamless operations for CGTs.
- Specialty distribution services that leverage McKesson’s extensive supply chain network, offering high-touch logistics and advanced data analytics to ensure CGTs reach patients efficiently and effectively.
- Biologics specialty pharmacy solutions dedicated to CGTs, including precision dispensing to expedite time to treatment, and patient management services to efficiently address the unique needs of patients based on therapy type.
- CGT dedicated patient hub that provides tailored access and support services for patients, as well as operational case management for providers, patients, and caregivers.
In addition, InspiroGene offers a technology platform that provides visibility within the CGT value chain by integrating product data and financial flows to empower CGT manufacturers, providers, and patients to deliver exceptional care and achieve transformative clinical outcomes.
