Giant Drugmaker to Cut 400 U.S. Jobs - Oct. 7, 2011

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Friday, October 07, 2011  |   |   |   |  Over the past three decades, Genzyme has developed breakthrough treatments that have changed the lives of people with serious diseases. Together with Sanofi, our work goes on. Genzyme is continuing to grow by expanding our facilities in Framingham and Allston, MA. One of the world's leading biotechnology companies, Genzyme has been dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious unmet medical needs since 1981. Today, we are renewing our organization by ensuring that we have the right people with the right skills in place to build a strong foundation for growth. We are adding 500 new jobs in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Operations and we are looking for innovative and collaborative thinkers to join us in our commitment. For more information, please visit us.   •  Giant Drugmaker to Cut 400 U.S. Jobs More... •  Tolerx, Inc. 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