Professional Marketing Articles

Novartis cuts jobs to counter losses

February 01, 2012

Novartis will eliminate 1,630 sales rep jobs and 330 headquarters marketing jobs as its hypertension franchise faces the impending loss of Diovan patent exclusivity and the impact of ugly study results on Tekturna sales.
 

Takeda absorbs Nycomed, downsizes in Europe and US

February 01, 2012

Takeda said it will slash its global workforce by around 2,800 jobs—700 in the US, the rest in Europe—as it absorbs Nycomed and moves toward a more diverse product portfolio.
 

Professional Marketing briefs

February 01, 2012

News on Standard Research, Human Genome Sciences, ImpactRx and DCA
 

Big cuts for AstraZeneca sales force

January 01, 2012

AstraZeneca is slashing its US sales force by 24% as it confronts a steep patent cliff.
 

Ipsen to grow commercial team as it moves US hub to NJ

January 01, 2012

Ipsen announced plans to reorganize its North American commercial operation by relocating the head office from California to New Jersey and hiring about 100 employees.
 

Professional Marketing briefs

January 01, 2012

News on the US Supreme Court, Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Trinity Pharma and Qforma
 

Amylin parts with Lilly, will add reps

December 01, 2011

Amylin will raise its number of sales reps from 350 to 715 to make up for Eli Lilly's departure from commercial activities
 

Sanofi makes cuts to field force, consolidates functions

December 01, 2011

Sanofi will winnow its field force down through a "voluntary separation program" and relocation of some reps, said a spokesperson following news of more layoffs
 

Professional Marketing briefs: Biogen Idec, inVentiv Health, Abbott and Gilead Sciences

December 01, 2011

News on Biogen Idec, inVentiv Health, Abbott and Gilead Sciences
 

Xarelto seeks more indications, sales

November 01, 2011

Will Xarelto become the first Factor Xa inhibitor with an indication for use in patients who have had a heart attack or similar symptoms?
 

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