Biopharma watchers have been speculating for weeks about Merck & Co. buying out fellow cancer drugmaker Seagen. But now, the two companies are reportedly nearing a deal. We'll discuss how it could be the largest biopharma deal since 2020—and what might stand in its way.

But that's not all. Every year Fierce puts together a special report ranking the highest-paid biopharma CEOs of the year – and this year is no different. We'll cover that, plus this week's headlines. 

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