management
Women scientists receive $41,000 less in funding than men, study shows
March 6, 2019Research and Development NIH, funding, international womens day, management, science, women
Women scientists receive $41,000 less in federal funding than men, according to a study of nearly 54,000 grants to first …
Management shake-up at Valeant as Papa expands senior team
August 9, 2016Manufacturing and Production, Sales and Marketing Valeant, joseph papa, management, shake up
Joseph Papa continues to remodel the plagued Valeant Pharmaceuticals, as a senior management shake-up has seen several new arrivals and …
Crisis in the boardroom: 2011’s most dramatic departures
January 11, 2012Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Actelion, KV pharmaceuticals, Kindler, Pfizer, management
In December 2010, Jeffrey Kindler, the chief executive of Pfizer suddenly announced his departure from the company.His abrupt exit made …
Working through the ‘ZOUD’
July 7, 2011Business Services, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing careers, management, recruitment
Most senior managers find their executive team difficult. ‘Dysfunctional’ is a favourite word. Testing dynamics, political agendas, big personalities, strong …
Pharma careers options – management in China
December 17, 2010Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing China, careers, management, recruitment
Substantial growth is predicted over the coming years in China, so how should the life sciences industry approach appointing the …
When should pharma leaders trust their gut instinct?
November 15, 2010Business Services, Sales and Marketing decision making, leadership, management
One of the most important questions facing leaders is when they should trust their gut instincts. Our work at McKinsey …
Reinventing Management
June 17, 2010Research and Development, Sales and Marketing management
The investment banking industry officially ceased to exist on September 21, 2008. That was the day the last two remaining …
Vasella: on leadership
July 7, 2009Sales and Marketing Novartis, Vasella, leadership, management
Novartis’ chief executive and chairman talks to McKinsey about his personal approach to management and leadership, and examines subjects including …
Managers need training too
February 13, 2009Business Services management, recruitment, training
Most of us recognise that personal training and development is an essential requirement for successful career advancement, but for many …
What it takes to be a European marketing manager
January 20, 2009Business Services, Sales and Marketing Europe, brand manager, management, marketing, recruitment
Moving from a country-specific marketing role to a European marketing role can open up a whole new career path and …
Finding top people for the top job
October 1, 2007Business Services careers, management, recruitment
When it comes to filling the most senior roles in a company, whatever its size, executive search is, more often …
Making your mark in 100 days
March 12, 2007Business Services management, recruitment
Congratulatons, you've got the job – you're a senior executive – maybe even the chief executive officer. It's the opportunity …
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 …
Do as I say, not as I do?
October 23, 2003Research and Development management, pay, pharma
The new regulations requiring companies to put their remuneration committee reports to shareholder vote is starting to have a significant …
