Image by laverrue via Flickr The curent economic crisis has had an impact on every industry.  Pharma cetainly has not been spared. While the downturn has been harsh on many, it is helpful to remind ourselves that the winds will undoubtedly shift and the skies will eventually clear.   Times like these call for strength, confidence and [...]

Image via Wikipedia   In the May 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review, retired GlaxoSmithKline CEO Jean-Pierre Gamier recommends drug companies dramatically alter their research models.  Many companies still operate under a “pyramid” setup, with scientists cubbyholed in their areas ol expertise. “Something happened on the way to the new century,” Gamier writes. “Employment multiplied [...]

Ever wonder what that co-worker in the next cube is getting paid to do the same exact job you’re doing?  Glassdoor.com offers an opportunity to get a look. Glassdoor permits users to share employer ratings, reviews, and salaries with each other anonymously.   The service is free but follows a ”give-to-get” model.  Users provide a review or salary [...]

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China finds value in clinical trials. Study: Few pediatric trials have safety monitoring.