Vertex, AVEO, Shire Get Tax Breaks to Create Jobs - Feb. 23, 2012

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Thursday, February 23, 2012  |   |   |   |  The Norwich Advantage. One comprehensive solution for all stages of the product lifecycle. Norwich is a recognized leader in full-service contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. As a single-source provider, Norwich offers customers greater flexibility, resources and speed that result in a streamlined progression from product development and clinical research to scale-up and through commercial manufacturing. Please click here for more information. •  Vertex Pharmaceuticals (MA) (VRTX), AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO), Shire plc (SHPGY) Get Tax Breaks to Create Jobs More... More Job Industry News •   Satori Pharmaceuticals Raises $15 Million in New Funding More... •   Horizon Pharma, Inc. Secures $60 Million Loan Facility More... 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More Mergers and Acquisitions News •   Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (AUXL) and Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. (ATLN.VX) Enter a Collaboration Agreement for XIAFLEX® in Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico for Up to $68.5 Million More... •   Precise Biometrics AB Announces Thursby Software's Use of Smart Casing to Provide Secure Browsing on Mobile Devices More... •   Rubicon Genomics, Inc. and Agendia BV Sign Agreement for Use of TransPLEX® Whole Genome RNA Amplification Technology With Symphony(TM) Cancer Diagnostics More... •   Applied Genetics Signs Marketing and Sales Agreement with Nutricion Avanzada Internacional S.A. de. CV. More... •   Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Collaborates with Leading U.S. Forensics Center on Human Identification Testing More... More Alliances News •   Isconova Appoints Sven Andreasson as New CEO More... •   Amarillo Biosciences (AMAR) Appoints Dr. Stephen Chen as Chairman and CEO More... •   Permeon(TM) Biologics Announces the Appointment of Katherine S. Bowdish, Ph.D, as President and Chief Scientific Officer More... •   Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) Provides Update on Commercial Leadership More... •   Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIPI) Elects a New Board of Directors More... More Personnel News •   ArQule, Inc. (ARQL) to Report Fiscal 2011 Financial Results on March 1, 2012 More... •   Allenex AB Release: Year-End Report 2011 More... •   AVI BioPharma, Inc. (AVII) Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results and Corporate Update Conference Call More... •   Addex Pharmaceuticals (ADXN.SW) Reports 2011 Financial Results More... •   Ablynx Announces 2011 Full Year Results More... More Earnings Report News •   Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA) Premium Swells on $250 Million Settlement: Israel Overnight More... •   Santarus Inc. (SNTS) and Depomed, Inc. (DEPO) Announce Settlement with Lupin of GLUMETZA Patent Litigation More... More Legal News •   PRA International, Inc. (PRAI) Opens Office in Singapore More... •   Hammerkit Expands at Liverpool Science Park More... •   Maxwell Biotech Venture Fund Officially Opens its Office More... More Construction News   cGMP Bio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant Immediately Available 3780 Greenway Circle Lawrence, Kansas U.S.A. • Acres: Approximately 12.5 acres graded to accommodate expansion • Parking: Approximately 50 spaces. However, parking could very easily be adapted to meet perspective needs • Zoned: Light Industrial which covers commercial use More Real Estate Listings Hot Company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 777 Old Saw Mill River Road Tarrytown, New York 10591 U.S.A. Phone: 914-345-7400 The Regeneron story began in 1988 with a simple passion for science. The company was founded on the principle that strong science would lead to important new medicines. 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You will have the opportunity to drive present-day marketing communications programs and play an integral part in upcoming product launches by partnering with brand leaders and integrating best-in-class marketing communications strategies and tactics into the launch plans and overall marketing campaigns. • Pharm Country (Plainsboro, New Jersey) Alpha Consulting Marketing Project Coordinator Manage and track the design, approval, proofreading, and production processes of promotional materials for assigned brands. Manage expectations with clients and departmental teams. Negotiate timelines and ensure that all deadlines are maintained. • BioMidwest (Chicago, Illinois) Abbott Manager Digital Marketing Will support the development of our Digital Strategy group at Abbott Labs, Proprietary Pharmaceuticals Division. This individual will be in-step with brand teams agencies in developing digital mobile strategy, content, properties from idea to launch. 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