Vivus Soars as FDA OKs Diet Drug; J&J Cuts 200 Jobs - July 18, 2012

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA Program for Executives The Executive programs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing at Saint Joseph's University are ideal for working professionals in the pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics and healthcare sectors. Our Classroom model combines the convenience of Friday/Saturday classes with pre- and post-assignments. Our Online students complete a course each month and participate in 3-4 multi-day residencies. Perfect for those who travel, may be transferred/promoted, and who need access from anywhere across North America and beyond, Please click here for more information.   •  VIVUS, Inc. (VVUS) Soars as FDA OKs Diet Drug More... •  Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Cuts 200 Jobs More... •  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Invests $18.6 Million in Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD) to Expand Fabry Disease Drug Deal More... •  Biogen Idec, Inc. (Massachusetts) (BIIB), Bayer AG (BAY.F) Drugs Fail to Slow MS Progression More... •  Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Faces New Hurdle for Degludec More... •  AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMAG) Unveils Positive Results From Iron-Deficiency Anemia Drug Feraheme More... •  Baxter International, Inc. (BAX) Alzheimer's Drug Keeps Four Patients Stable for 3 Years More... •  U.S. Charges 48 People in $500 Million Medicaid Drug Scheme More... More Top News The DTCC Consortium: Supporting the Research Community by Creating and Phenotyping Knockout Mouse Mutants to Provide Functional Annotation for Protein-Coding Genes Funded by the NIH as part of the second phase of the Knockout Mouse Project (KOMP2), the DTCC Consortium is creating a repository of knockout mouse lines and phenotype data as part of an international effort to help researchers develop better models of human disease. 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The position requires an individual who is a strategic and critical thinker, has an intimate knowledge of drug/biologic/and preferably device approvals, has strong leadership abilities, and exhibits the flexibility necessary for working on diverse projects and traveling to client/FDA meetings. • Pharm Country (Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey) Eisai Inc. Director, Product Marketing, Epilepsy Franchise Responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of all marketing strategies for Eisai's Epilepsy brand portfolio. To this end, you will ensure that the epilepsy franchise attains all of its sales and profit goals that are aligned to the strategic direction of the Company's business goals. • BioMidwest (Chicago, Illinois) Takeda Pharmaceuticals Associate Director Global Knowledge Integration Will provide input and expertise in the development of, and successfully implement Takeda Global KM strategy. Serve as the change management lead for the Global Knowledge Management (GKM) organization. • BioCapital (Gaithersburg, Maryland) MedImmune, LLC Senior Manager, Quality Systems Responsible for providing Quality management for activities relating to MedImmune Quality Systems. Provide vision, leadership, coordination and advocacy for the identification, development, implementation of policies and procedures in support of the Company's Quality Systems, business plans and in coordination with other staff members and senior management. • Genetown (Lexington, Massachusetts) Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Senior Manager, Regulatory CMC Manages all CMC regulatory activities for assigned drug development projects. This includes providing Regulatory CMC consultation and guidance to project teams, driving Agency interactions, preparation and submission of CMC sections of regulatory dossiers in development teams, liaising with external CMC regulatory authorities as needed. Get Noticed! 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