Pharma manufacturing news in brief
October 16, 2012Manufacturing and Production Applikon Biotechnology, Ark Therapeutics, Encap Drug Delivery, Recipharm, Symbiosis
Ark wins contract to make gene therapy, Encap starts hot melt extrusion project, plus updates from Reciharm, Symbiosis and Applikon …
Merck enters €110m virus alliance
October 16, 2012Research and Development, Sales and Marketing AiCuris, Gilead, HCMV, Merck
Merck has gained access to AiCuris’ portfolio of investigational medicines targeting human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) via a global licensing agreement. It …
Contract research news in brief
October 16, 2012Research and Development Cromsource, InClin, Max Neeman International, Medpace, Nextrials, PRC Clinical, Particle Sciences
A round-up of news in the contract research sector, including new contracts for Medpace, Particle Sciences and PRC Clinical, another …
MSI names two senior promotions
October 16, 2012Dan Heapy, MSI, Michael Craig
The MSI Consultancy firm has made changes to its organisational structure with Michael Craig and Dan Heapy being promoted to …
Novartis’ MS drug improves outcomes
October 15, 2012Sales and Marketing MS, Novartis, gilenya
Novartis’ multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Gilenya has demonstrated what the manufacturer calls ‘significant’ benefits for patients if used early. Results …
Johnson & Johnson revamps manufacturing once again
October 15, 2012Manufacturing and Production Gurabo, J&J, JJ, Puerto Rico
Johnson & Johnson continues to restructure its manufacturing network, expanding production at plants in Puerto Rico whilst setting up a …
BASF to make catalysts in India
October 15, 2012Manufacturing and Production API, BASF
BASF says it is planning to open a new production line in India next year that will make catalysts used …
New drugs for Alzheimer’s trial
October 15, 2012Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Alzheimer's, Roche, lilly
Roche and Eli Lilly are providing drugs free of charge to US investigators conducting a worldwide trial of Alzheimer’s disease …
Andy Jones joins Woolley Pau Gyro as creative director
October 15, 2012Business Services, Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Woolley Pau Gyro
Woolley Pau Gyro has appointed Andy Jones to the role of creative director. Jones (pictured) was previously deputy creative director …
NICE news for Boehringer’s stroke drug
October 12, 2012Sales and Marketing
Boehringer Ingelheim will be delighted with final guidance from NICE recommending that its veteran drug Actilyse be used as early …
Virgo HEALTH hails success of apprentice scheme
October 12, 2012Medical Communications Virgo HEALTH, comms
Healthcare communications agency Virgo HEALTH says its participation in a new apprenticeship scheme has been a success. The agency has …
Chat rooms used to check drug safety
October 12, 2012Medical Communications Chat rooms, pharmacovigilance
Social media chatter on blogs, tweets and online forums is to be analysed to see whether such comments can help …
India’s clinical trials hit by ethical concerns
October 12, 2012Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing India, Lunt, clinical trials
India’s clinical trials industry is facing a crisis because of growing concerns about unethical or illegal practices in the sector. …
BIA welcomes appointment of UK MEP
October 12, 2012Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing BIA, Glenis Willmott
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) has said it welcomes the appointment of UK MEP Glenis Willmott as the rapporteur for the …
Publicis Life Brands Medicus appoints managing director
October 12, 2012Business Services, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Adrian Sansone, publicis
The Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) has appointed Adrian Sansone as managing director, Publicis Life Brands Medicus (PLBM). PLBM is …
Novasep invest €30m in ‘world’s largest chromatography plant’
October 11, 2012Manufacturing and Production API, Novasep
French purification specialist Novasep has said it plans to invest €30 million in a new plant at its site in …
GSK signs TB vaccine agreement
October 11, 2012Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Aeras, GSK, TB
GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines has signed a deal with US not-for-profit biotech Aeras to develop a new vaccine which will treat tuberculosis …
RSA announces three appointments to its global team
October 11, 2012François Martin, Jana Kurtova, Naja Kjeldsen, rsa
Life sciences executive search and interim management specialists RSA has announced three new appointments. Dr François Martin (pictured) has been …
Government showcases dementia research
October 11, 2012Sales and Marketing Cameron, DH, UK, dementia
The government is attempting to encourage international organisations to help the UK’s efforts to find better treatments for dementia. An …
Targacept cuts over a third of its staff
October 10, 2012Research and Development
Targacept is to make 38% of its staff redundant and cease laboratory operations by the end of the year as …
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