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In this article, Emma Collins describes a trend that most Pharmiweb readers should be aware of - the use of social media and other online tools for recruitment. Job seekers today face a much different world than they did even five years ago, and web-based strategies are one of the most important new developments.
Emma Collins recently edited this year's top academic institutions offering MBA degrees online, and has made a career out of giving advice to professional students. Feel free to forward this article to anyone who might be able to benefit from a new job searching perspective. Most of today’s recent college and masters degree graduates are highly connected online. What many may not realize is that social networks and web presences can be used for much more than simply making fri…
Emma Collins recently edited this year's top academic institutions offering MBA degrees online, and has made a career out of giving advice to professional students. Feel free to forward this article to anyone who might be able to benefit from a new job searching perspective. Most of today’s recent college and masters degree graduates are highly connected online. What many may not realize is that social networks and web presences can be used for much more than simply making fri…
18-Dec-2012
The secret behind successful digital marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, is the underpinning of skillfully managed systems, processes and relationships.
The secret behind successful digital marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, is the underpinning of skillfully managed systems, processes and relationships.Achieving digital marketing buy-in will send a powerful and positive message to the whole organisation saying ‘we are doing this and it is really going to happen!’ Once the buy-in is achieved it is crucial that this is also supported by senior management to really optimise the chances of an initiative’s longer term success.The third whitepaper in the series is now available to download and looks at the exciting way digital…
The secret behind successful digital marketing strategies within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, is the underpinning of skillfully managed systems, processes and relationships.Achieving digital marketing buy-in will send a powerful and positive message to the whole organisation saying ‘we are doing this and it is really going to happen!’ Once the buy-in is achieved it is crucial that this is also supported by senior management to really optimise the chances of an initiative’s longer term success.The third whitepaper in the series is now available to download and looks at the exciting way digital…
07-Dec-2012
The new level of maturity that has been reached by digital technologies has been a vital way for pharmaceutical companies to engage with their customers.
The new level of maturity that has been reached by digital technologies has been a vital way for pharmaceutical companies to engage with their customers.Combining the power and reliability of devices and platforms with the customer’s need to move towards using digital interaction, it is crucial that companies embrace the use of great technology to drive strong customer relationships and forge alignment with strategic business objectives.The second whitepaper in the series is now available to download and looks at the exciting way digital technology has evolved:'From shiny new toy' to business tool: the digital devices and technologies set…
The new level of maturity that has been reached by digital technologies has been a vital way for pharmaceutical companies to engage with their customers.Combining the power and reliability of devices and platforms with the customer’s need to move towards using digital interaction, it is crucial that companies embrace the use of great technology to drive strong customer relationships and forge alignment with strategic business objectives.The second whitepaper in the series is now available to download and looks at the exciting way digital technology has evolved:'From shiny new toy' to business tool: the digital devices and technologies set…
Across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, nothing is simultaneously as important for patient safety and operational efficiency as the supply chain.
Across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, nothing is simultaneously as important for patient safety and operational efficiency as the supply chain. From manufacturers all the way to patients there are a large number of transactions, each carrying potential risks to both patient welfare and the bottom line of organisations in the chain. Businesses in the supply chain need to take a pro-active stance to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.Whether it’s missing products, grey channel diversion or even outright fraud and counterfeiting, the impact that interference in the supply chain has can be enormous. You only…
Across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, nothing is simultaneously as important for patient safety and operational efficiency as the supply chain. From manufacturers all the way to patients there are a large number of transactions, each carrying potential risks to both patient welfare and the bottom line of organisations in the chain. Businesses in the supply chain need to take a pro-active stance to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.Whether it’s missing products, grey channel diversion or even outright fraud and counterfeiting, the impact that interference in the supply chain has can be enormous. You only…
Despite many pledges from Government to change the employment law landscape, this October’s legislative programme is a relatively quiet one for employment lawyers and employers.
Despite many pledges from Government to change the employment law landscape, this October’s legislative programme is a relatively quiet one for employment lawyers and employers. Many proposed statutory changes are still either currently before Parliament or still in the pipeline. However, as we look forward to October 2012 and beyond, there are still some changes employers should be aware of.AUTOMATIC PENSIONS ENROLMENT – 1 OCTOBER 2012From 1 October 2012, employers will be required to “auto-enrol” eligible employees not currently participating in a workplace pension scheme into either a qualifying pension scheme…
Despite many pledges from Government to change the employment law landscape, this October’s legislative programme is a relatively quiet one for employment lawyers and employers. Many proposed statutory changes are still either currently before Parliament or still in the pipeline. However, as we look forward to October 2012 and beyond, there are still some changes employers should be aware of.AUTOMATIC PENSIONS ENROLMENT – 1 OCTOBER 2012From 1 October 2012, employers will be required to “auto-enrol” eligible employees not currently participating in a workplace pension scheme into either a qualifying pension scheme…
08-Aug-2012
This case is part of a series of UK and European decisions on the issue of holiday and sickness absence and how domestic law (in the form of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (“WTR”)) interacts with EU case and legislative law.
Does a worker on sick leave have to give notice to carry over untaken leave?This case is part of a series of UK and European decisions on the issue of holiday and sickness absence and how domestic law (in the form of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (“WTR”)) interacts with EU case and legislative law. Now a UK case has come before the Court of Appeal looking at the contentious issue of whether a worker off sick has to request to carry over holiday they cannot take because of sickness, to another leave year – or do they “use it or lose it”?.Sickness and Holiday: a…
Does a worker on sick leave have to give notice to carry over untaken leave?This case is part of a series of UK and European decisions on the issue of holiday and sickness absence and how domestic law (in the form of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (“WTR”)) interacts with EU case and legislative law. Now a UK case has come before the Court of Appeal looking at the contentious issue of whether a worker off sick has to request to carry over holiday they cannot take because of sickness, to another leave year – or do they “use it or lose it”?.Sickness and Holiday: a…
“Need a degree to get a pay rise – don’t bother if you’re 61 or older!”
“Want to work beyond the age of 65 – afraid not, it’s in our Partnership Deed!”
These may sound like the worst job adverts in the world, but in fact they are the subject matter of two cases whose judgments were handed down by the Supreme Court last week (25 April 2012). These key cases are set to challenge employer’s attitude to age and retirement.
“Want to work beyond the age of 65 – afraid not, it’s in our Partnership Deed!” These may sound like the worst job adverts in the world, but in fact they are the subject matter of two cases whose judgments were handed down by the Supreme Court last week (25 April 2012). These key cases are set to challenge employer’s attitude to age and retirement. What will these…
“Want to work beyond the age of 65 – afraid not, it’s in our Partnership Deed!” These may sound like the worst job adverts in the world, but in fact they are the subject matter of two cases whose judgments were handed down by the Supreme Court last week (25 April 2012). These key cases are set to challenge employer’s attitude to age and retirement. What will these…
As both social media and webcasting continue to evolve at a rapid rate the pharmaceutical sector continues to innovate and evolve the ways in which it communicates to diverse and geographically spread audiences.
As both social media and webcasting continue to evolve at a rapid rate the pharmaceutical sector continues to innovate and evolve the ways in which it communicates to diverse and geographically spread audiences. In such an ever changing environment it is difficult to keep on top of what ‘best practice’ actually is, and how new technologies can enable more engaging conversations with stakeholders.The webcast has now become a standard part of the toolkit for communications teams to create connections between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), stakeholders and journalists. However with the c…
As both social media and webcasting continue to evolve at a rapid rate the pharmaceutical sector continues to innovate and evolve the ways in which it communicates to diverse and geographically spread audiences. In such an ever changing environment it is difficult to keep on top of what ‘best practice’ actually is, and how new technologies can enable more engaging conversations with stakeholders.The webcast has now become a standard part of the toolkit for communications teams to create connections between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), stakeholders and journalists. However with the c…
01-Aug-2012
If you are a person who has a knack for convincing others to follow your lead and you have a special curiosity in the sciences, you could be the perfect candidate for a career in pharmaceutical sales. A positive, proactive attitude and a fierce determination to succeed are all important qualities in pharmaceutical sales.
If you are a person who has a knack for convincing others to follow your lead and you have a special curiosity in the sciences, you could be the perfect candidate for a career in pharmaceutical sales. A positive, proactive attitude and a fierce determination to succeed are all important qualities in pharmaceutical sales.One aspect of pharmaceutical sales that is particularly appealing compared to other markets is that jobs in this field tend to have a higher salary. The pro…
If you are a person who has a knack for convincing others to follow your lead and you have a special curiosity in the sciences, you could be the perfect candidate for a career in pharmaceutical sales. A positive, proactive attitude and a fierce determination to succeed are all important qualities in pharmaceutical sales.One aspect of pharmaceutical sales that is particularly appealing compared to other markets is that jobs in this field tend to have a higher salary. The pro…
05-Dec-2012
If the world of pharmaceuticals is a fascinating one for you, particularly understanding the nature of medicines, metabolism and drug interactions, then a career in pharmacy may be a solid match for you.
If the world of pharmaceuticals is a fascinating one for you, particularly understanding the nature of medicines, metabolism and drug interactions, then a career in pharmacy may be a solid match for you. Pharmacists are dispensers of prescription medications to patients. They offer education on the medications and they support patients by helping them to learn about the directions for taking the drugs as well as clarifying information from the patient's primary physicians. Pharmacists also monitor for drug reactions and keep up-to-date on the progress and health of patients. In this way, a…
If the world of pharmaceuticals is a fascinating one for you, particularly understanding the nature of medicines, metabolism and drug interactions, then a career in pharmacy may be a solid match for you. Pharmacists are dispensers of prescription medications to patients. They offer education on the medications and they support patients by helping them to learn about the directions for taking the drugs as well as clarifying information from the patient's primary physicians. Pharmacists also monitor for drug reactions and keep up-to-date on the progress and health of patients. In this way, a…
24-Jan-2012
Many employers will agree with David Cameron, that a decade of Health and Safety rules and regulations intended to protect people, have in fact simply overwhelmed businesses with extra red tape.
Many employers will agree with David Cameron, that a decade of Health and Safety rules and regulations intended to protect people, have in fact simply overwhelmed businesses with extra red tape. Whilst the Government have announced a review of the current rules, which we hope will bring an end to extreme examples of health and safety gone mad, such as the tragic case of the ten year old boy allowed to drown by community police officers who were not “trained” to go into the water or schools banning children from playing conkers in the school yard, employers will still need to understand and be awa…
Many employers will agree with David Cameron, that a decade of Health and Safety rules and regulations intended to protect people, have in fact simply overwhelmed businesses with extra red tape. Whilst the Government have announced a review of the current rules, which we hope will bring an end to extreme examples of health and safety gone mad, such as the tragic case of the ten year old boy allowed to drown by community police officers who were not “trained” to go into the water or schools banning children from playing conkers in the school yard, employers will still need to understand and be awa…
09-Dec-2011
It is estimated that long term sickness absence costs the UK economy almost £9 billion each year due to 140 million days lost as sickness absence. With an already failing economy, it is no wonder then that alongside a number of employment law reforms aimed at tackling the economic crisis, this is another area under scrutiny.
It is estimated that long term sickness absence costs the UK economy almost £9 billion each year due to 140 million days lost as sickness absence. With an already failing economy, it is no wonder then that alongside a number of employment law reforms aimed at tackling the economic crisis, this is another area under scrutiny.Traditionally, employers have expected an employee’s doctor to assess their capability to work. However, an independent review into sickness absence…
It is estimated that long term sickness absence costs the UK economy almost £9 billion each year due to 140 million days lost as sickness absence. With an already failing economy, it is no wonder then that alongside a number of employment law reforms aimed at tackling the economic crisis, this is another area under scrutiny.Traditionally, employers have expected an employee’s doctor to assess their capability to work. However, an independent review into sickness absence…
23-Nov-2011
ABBYY and partner Document Genetics team up to streamline critical business processes
ABBYY and partner Document Genetics team up to streamline critical business processesBackgroundIn the face of the growing assortment of pharmaceutical products, PharmacoVigilance, or the pharmacological science of detecting and assessing the side effects of medicines, has become an important issue to both drug companies and consumers alike. In order to identify new information about the hazards associated with medicines and to prevent harm to patients, data from healthcare providers and individuals need to be collected, monitored, researched, assessed and evaluated. The PV evaluation process, however, involves significant amounts of time, particularly to process the large volume of documents.Because of the…
ABBYY and partner Document Genetics team up to streamline critical business processesBackgroundIn the face of the growing assortment of pharmaceutical products, PharmacoVigilance, or the pharmacological science of detecting and assessing the side effects of medicines, has become an important issue to both drug companies and consumers alike. In order to identify new information about the hazards associated with medicines and to prevent harm to patients, data from healthcare providers and individuals need to be collected, monitored, researched, assessed and evaluated. The PV evaluation process, however, involves significant amounts of time, particularly to process the large volume of documents.Because of the…
New data on UCB’s anti-TNF biologic certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), disclosed this week in several poster presentations during the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), show the treatment works well in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients irrespective of prior exposure to other biologics, and that results are sustained over 28 weeks.
New data on UCB’s anti-TNF biologic certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), disclosed this week in several poster presentations during the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), show the treatment works well in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients irrespective of prior exposure to other biologics, and that results are sustained over 28 weeks. A new post-hoc data analysis from the RAPID 1 study also confirms that good responses to…
New data on UCB’s anti-TNF biologic certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), disclosed this week in several poster presentations during the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), show the treatment works well in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients irrespective of prior exposure to other biologics, and that results are sustained over 28 weeks. A new post-hoc data analysis from the RAPID 1 study also confirms that good responses to…
01-Nov-2011
We’re seeing increasing demand for pharma marketing solutions to be based on the iPad, and it’s not hard to see why. The pace at which the industry continues its move away from paper-based detail aids seems to be increasing. But what’s interesting is that remote ‘self-service’ edetailing does not seem to be growing at the same rate. The predicted disintermediation of the traditional field sales model hasn’t happened.
We’re seeing increasing demand for pharma marketing solutions to be based on the iPad, and it’s not hard to see why. The pace at which the industry continues its move away from paper-based detail aids seems to be increasing. But what’s interesting is that remote ‘self-service’ edetailing does not seem to be growing at the same rate. The predicted disintermediation of th…
We’re seeing increasing demand for pharma marketing solutions to be based on the iPad, and it’s not hard to see why. The pace at which the industry continues its move away from paper-based detail aids seems to be increasing. But what’s interesting is that remote ‘self-service’ edetailing does not seem to be growing at the same rate. The predicted disintermediation of th…
New drug formulations, biological agents, combination therapies and the latest pharmaceutical developments designed to improve outcomes in patients with a wide range of cancers were highlighted at EMCC 2001. Here are just a few of the highlights:
New drug formulations, biological agents, combination therapies and the latest pharmaceutical developments designed to improve outcomes in patients with a wide range of cancers were highlighted at EMCC 2001. Here are just a few of the highlights: Progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) cancer was improved by more than 40% in a clinical trial designed to assess the benefit of a new antibody drug conjugate to that of conventional first-line therapy.Dr Sara Hurvitz (Director, Breast Oncology Progr…
New drug formulations, biological agents, combination therapies and the latest pharmaceutical developments designed to improve outcomes in patients with a wide range of cancers were highlighted at EMCC 2001. Here are just a few of the highlights: Progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) cancer was improved by more than 40% in a clinical trial designed to assess the benefit of a new antibody drug conjugate to that of conventional first-line therapy.Dr Sara Hurvitz (Director, Breast Oncology Progr…
07-Sep-2011
There’s a drugs shortage in America. That the construction of such a sentence is possible seems baffling for a nation that has led the world in medical innovation for decades.
There’s a drugs shortage in America. That the construction of such a sentence is possible seems baffling for a nation that has led the world in medical innovation for decades. As I first documented back in March, America is oft cited as the global leader in drug innovation. Measured by the metric of Nobel Prizes, a 2010 CATO Institute study showed that over 60% of the recipients of the Nobel Prize for Medicine between 1969-2008 hailed from the United States. Similarly, of the six most groundbreaking medical discoveries of the past 25 years, four find their roots on American soil.Given this stellar pedigree in medical…
There’s a drugs shortage in America. That the construction of such a sentence is possible seems baffling for a nation that has led the world in medical innovation for decades. As I first documented back in March, America is oft cited as the global leader in drug innovation. Measured by the metric of Nobel Prizes, a 2010 CATO Institute study showed that over 60% of the recipients of the Nobel Prize for Medicine between 1969-2008 hailed from the United States. Similarly, of the six most groundbreaking medical discoveries of the past 25 years, four find their roots on American soil.Given this stellar pedigree in medical…
25-Aug-2011
How common is it to work during your vacation? - Take our short survey.
How common is it to work during your vacation? We're doing some research to find out more about current trends, and the amount of work people undertake on their vacation, as well as how they do it. So, if you could help us by completing our short survey, I will put your name into the hat for some PharmiWeb.com freebies. (I've got mugs, pens, mouse mats, and all sorts of goodies) Thanks for your help!- The results will be published in due course. >>>CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN THE SURVEY<<<
How common is it to work during your vacation? We're doing some research to find out more about current trends, and the amount of work people undertake on their vacation, as well as how they do it. So, if you could help us by completing our short survey, I will put your name into the hat for some PharmiWeb.com freebies. (I've got mugs, pens, mouse mats, and all sorts of goodies) Thanks for your help!- The results will be published in due course. >>>CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN THE SURVEY<<<
For recent graduates from science, medicine, or mathematics programs, applying for work in the ever-expanding pharmaceutical industry can be an intelligent choice for both career and financial stability. Depending on the industry upon which you choose to focus, the rules and expectations during the interview process can vary.
For recent graduates from science, medicine, or mathematics programs, applying for work in the ever-expanding pharmaceutical industry can be an intelligent choice for both career and financial stability. Depending on the industry upon which you choose to focus, the rules and expectations during the interview process can vary. Interviewing is a skill in and of itself, and there are a number of commonalities when it comes to making sure that one’s interview is succ…
For recent graduates from science, medicine, or mathematics programs, applying for work in the ever-expanding pharmaceutical industry can be an intelligent choice for both career and financial stability. Depending on the industry upon which you choose to focus, the rules and expectations during the interview process can vary. Interviewing is a skill in and of itself, and there are a number of commonalities when it comes to making sure that one’s interview is succ…
17-Aug-2011
Almost irrespective of the country you live in, the increasing costs of healthcare are unavoidable. For governments, the stresses are particularly acute, as both aging populations and the increasing cost of treatments add financial pressures year on year. Yet as a new study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) confirms, we should not underestimate the extent to which the shape of the state has already changed.
Almost irrespective of the country you live in, the increasing costs of healthcare are unavoidable. For governments, the stresses are particularly acute, as both aging populations and the increasing cost of treatments add financial pressures year on year. Yet as a new study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) confirms, we should not underestimate the extent to which the sha…
Almost irrespective of the country you live in, the increasing costs of healthcare are unavoidable. For governments, the stresses are particularly acute, as both aging populations and the increasing cost of treatments add financial pressures year on year. Yet as a new study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) confirms, we should not underestimate the extent to which the sha…
