Pfizer's Aromasin Worsens Bone Loss in Older Women - Feb. 7, 2012

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012  |   |   |   |  CHI's 8th Annual PEGS: The Protein Engineering Summit April 30- May 4 | Boston, MA www.PEGSummit.com Early Registration Deadline is Friday, February 10 Register now and save over $350! Cambridge Healthtech Institute is proud to present the Eighth Annual PEGS protein engineering summit. This comprehensive event encompasses 12 tracks, 15 short courses, and a pre-conference partnering forum for showcasing early stage companies. Topics span from early stage discovery of new methods for protein expression and antibody engineering, to improved analytical techniques, and clinical results in the most promising areas of biotechnology. There is tremendous momentum and investment in biologics, and the PEGS conference offers an unparalleled view of the field. Make plans to join us this April in Boston. 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Clinical Pharmacology Lead Responsible for providing the clinical pharmacology components of Clinical Plans and provides clinical pharmacology expertise to the project team. Plans, designs and oversees clinical pharmacology studies as required throughout all stages of drug development with operational assistance from a Clinical Research Operations • Biotech Bay (San Francisco, California) Biotecher Senior Manager, Clinical Research Operations Support department head in oversight and management of US and ex-US clinical trials. Help ensure that US and ex-US clinical activities are GCP/FDA and/or ICH compliant and on track to meet deliverables. • Pharm Country (Bridgewater, New Jersey) Ipsen Clinical Project Assistant Ensures that the study master files are organised, maintained and complete, and Clinical Operations functions are supported in order to assist in the delivery of Clinical Development objectives and achieve clinical excellence. Assist the Clinical Operations staff in the financial follow up of the studies and assist the senior staff as needed. • Biotech Beach (Pasadena, California) Lotus Clinical Research, Inc. MD/Clinical Research Investigator Responsibilities include oversight and delivery of medical services to patients and study volunteers. This position requires leadership experience and the skills to manage a diverse team. The candidate will provide informed consent to potential study subjects and then determine their medical eligibility for trial participation based on clinical history, physical exam, lab results and other protocol-specific criteria. • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! Genetown Career Fair Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the Northeast region. 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