biotech
Amgen sells off two biotech products
September 16, 2008Research and Development biotech
Biotech pioneer Amgen has sold off two niche products to Biovitrum, along with the promotional rights to a third product, …
Oxford BioMedica unsettled by chief executive’s departure
September 10, 2008Sales and Marketing Oxford BioMedica, biotech
Confidence has been shaken in Oxford BioMedica following news that its chief executive has stepped down just one month after …
Oxford BioMedica spurns takeover approach
August 21, 2008Sales and Marketing Oxford BioMedica, biotech
Oxford BioMedica has unanimously rejected two takeover offers from GeneThera, saying the US firm was "not a credible bidder". The …
PPRS reaction
July 16, 2008Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech
Aisling Burnand, chief executive of the biotech representative body the BIA welcomed the deal, saying she was pleased the "months …
Lilly acquires SGX Pharma and drug discovery platform
July 9, 2008Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech
Lilly is to buy SGX Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company that specialises in cutting-edge technology which helps drug discovery and design. …
Scottish marine biotech founder wins entrepreneur award
July 8, 2008Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Scotland, biotech
The chief executive of an innovative marine biotechnology company has been named Scottish entrepreneur of the year in healthcare. Dr …
Shire to buy up German biotech
July 3, 2008Sales and Marketing MA, biotech
Shire is set to acquire German biotech firm Jerini, in a bid to expand its portfolio of treatments for rare …
‘Alsace Biovalley’ brand launched to promote region’s biotech innovation
January 28, 2008Research and Development Alsace, France, biotech
France has re-branded its leading biotech cluster the ‘Alsace Biovalley’ to help the region compete for investment in Europe and …
Pharmafocus: A Year in Review
January 17, 2008Research and Development, Sales and Marketing 2007, biotech, pharma, year in review
A look back at some of the biggest stories to affect the UK pharmaceutical industry in 2007, including a string …
Europe’s buoyant biotech set for further growth
April 16, 2007Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech
A new comprehensive survey of the world's biotechnology industry shows the sector to be in great health, with indications of …
Eisai to buy biotech Morphotek
March 23, 2007Sales and Marketing Eisai, biotech
Eisai is to acquire Morphotek for $325 million, making it the latest pharma company to buy outright a biotech company …
Learning from Northwick Park
February 19, 2007Research and Development UK, biotech, clinical trials, drug safety
In December 2006, the official report on the Northwick Park incident was published. Although not the end of the affair, …
Vectura buys Innovata
January 22, 2007Research and Development biotech, vectura
Pulmonary product development in the UK has received a boost following the takeover of drug developer Innovata by biotech company …
UK biotech comes to market
November 10, 2006Research and Development biotech, investment
At last, the signals are getting stronger that the biotechnology industry is poised and ready to tackle the publicly quoted …
The right stuff: execs with the Midas touch
August 31, 2006Business Services, Research and Development biotech, management, recruitment
Here's a challenge: find someone with PhD-level scientific knowledge, a strong management track record and entrepreneurial flair. If there are …
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