FDA Reorganizes at the Top - July 14, 2011

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Thursday, July 14, 2011  |   |   |   |  New ebook: How to Plan a Lab Closure - A Checklist for Success When a company gets the green light to open a lab, no one imagines the day when it will close. For a myriad of reasons, lab closures are a reality for small and large firms in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Whatever the circumstances, the overall success of your company could depend on how well you roll with the punches and manage your assets during a lab closure. EquipNet has worked with dozens of leading global manufacturers to help them plan and execute their lab closures. Click here to download our complimentary eBook, "How to Plan a Lab Closure: A Checklist for Success" •  FDA Reorganizes at the Top More... •  Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Job Cuts to Pick Up Steam More... •  Elan Corporation PLC (ELN) to Close Pennsylvania Site Ahead of Unit Sale to Alkermes (ALKS), Terminating 104 Jobs More... •  Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Plant Closure Slashes 100 Jobs More... More Job Industry News •   DVS Sciences Raises $14.6 Million in Series A Financing to Advance Commercialization of Novel Single-Cell Analysis Technology More... More Startup News •   Verastem, Inc. Nabs $32 Million Series B Financing More... •   OpenQ Completes $5.5M Series B Round for Global Expansion and Deployment of Next-Generation Solutions for Compliant Access to Medical Networks More... More Finance News • Will Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Go the Way of the Dinosaur? •   JLL Partners Completes the Sale of PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. More... •   Cephalon, Inc. (CEPH) Shareholders Approve $6.8 Billion Acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA) More... •   Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA) Completes $934 Million Taiyo Pharmaceutical Industry Co. Ltd. Acquisition More... •   Cilag AG International (JNJ) Completes $245 Million Acquisition of Over-the-Counter Brands of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited More... •   inVentiv Health (VTIV) Completes PharmaNet Development Group, Inc. Acquisition More... More Mergers and Acquisitions News •   Roslin Cells Bags Stem Cell Evaluation Agreement With Pfizer Inc. (PFE) More... •   Oxygen Healthcare Ltd. (O2h) Announces Expanded Chemistry Collaboration With Heptares More... •   Protagen AG and VELA Form Strategic Partnership More... •   Catalent Pharma Solutions and Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho., Ltd. (SKK) Announce Exclusive License For OSDrC(R) Technology, Bringing New Modified Release Delivery Technology to the Rx and OTC Global Market More... •   Milestone Scientific (MS) and Beijing 3H Scientific to Form Joint Venture Bringing Breakthrough Technology to the Epidural Marketplace More... More Alliances News •   Heal-Or Names Dr. Michael L. Sabolinski, M.D. as New CEO More... •   Intrexon Corporation Appoints Globally Recognized CIO More... •   Roche (RHHBY) Announces Thomas Schinecker as New President of 454 Life Sciences More... •   EMD Serono, Inc. (Rockland) Announces Appointment of James Hoyes as President More... •   BerGenBio Appoints Former CRCT CEO Foden to Board as BGB324 Lead Oncology Candidate Approaches Clinic More... More Personnel News •   Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARIA) to Webcast Conference Call on Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results More... •   Elan Corporation PLC (ELN) Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results More... •   Fluidigm Corporation Announces Timing for Release of Q2, 2011 Financial Results and Extension of Lock-up Agreements More... •   Incyte Corporation (INCY) Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results and Provides Update on Key Clinical Programs on July 28 More... •   Pozen, Inc. (POZN) Announces July 28, 2011 Webcast of Second Quarter 2011 Results More... More Earnings Report News •   Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation Must Pay Overtime to Sales Rep: Judge More... More Legal News •   Vince & Associates Clinical Research Opens Dedicated Neuropsychiatric Research Center More... •   Nuvilex to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to FDA's Backyard More... More Construction News   cGMP Bio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant Immediately Available 3780 Greenway Circle Lawrence, Kansas • Acres: Approximately 12.5 acres graded to accommodate expansion • Zoned: Light Industrial which covers commercial use • Process Area: 7,600 SF, Class 100,000 or better More Real Estate Listings Hot Company Genencor International, Inc. 925 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, California 94304 U.S.A. Genencor International, Inc., a division of Danisco A/S, is a world leader in industrial biotechnology and a pioneer in enzyme innovation. Tax Planning for the Biotech & Pharmaceutical Industries La Jolla Shores Hotel August 8 & 9, 2011 In the past few years, very significant tax changes have occurred in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. Recent developments in contract manufacturing, supply chain management, the treatment of intellectual property, and repatriation of intellectual property back to the U.S. are a few of the significant developments that will address, as well as, the finalized cost sharing regulations. Learn how these new developments, opportunities and pitfalls will impact stocks and intangible assets. Our panel of experts will discuss recent legislation, tax credits, IRS implications and recent activity by the IRS towards audit procedures. For more information, please visit: www.networkingseminars.net/biotech.  • Biotech Bay (Mountain View, California) MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Business Systems Analyst Responsible for providing unbiased, in-depth marketing analytics through both primary and secondary market research analysis and integration in support of the Companys product. Assists in identify and implement marketing analytics best practices. Etc. • Pharm Country (Newark, New Jersey) Roche Diagnostics Sales Account Manager - Molecular Diagnostics, North New Jersey You will be responsible for growing market share and exceeding sales goals for Roche Molecular Diagnostics. You will use your outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic approach, and clinical background, to establish and maintain relationships, etc. • BioTechxus (San Antonio, Texas) Kforce Clinical Research Regional Clinical Research Associate To collaborate in the identification and drive the selection of investigator sites with input from other cross-functional groups. The CRA also monitors investigator sites in compliance with company SOPs, ICH/GCP and local laws so that site performance targets are achieved. • Genetown (Weston, Massachusetts) Biogen Idec Director Global Marketing - Pre-Launch Products Will be responsible for developing global strategic brand plans for a Brand in phase III. The Director will be responsible for supporting pre-launch and launch marketing activities for the Global Neurology space, etc. • BioMidwest (Deerfield, Illinois) Lundbeck Inc. Sr Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Oversee the budgeting and financial analysis for profit center reporting (PCR) which incorporates the commercial and administrative divisions. Scope of responsibility includes managing both the income statement and balance sheet forecasting. Key activities include monthly financial reporting, management of PCR budgeting/planning and ad hoc requests. • Get Noticed! 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