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Compliance with GCP
Compliance with GCP With more clinical trials being done outside the United States and an increased focus by regulators on patient safety, it’s critical for pharma companies to follow good clinical practices in their development programs. By Denise Myshko Regulators around the globe are requiring...
By Denise Myshko • Jan. 28, 2013 -
The Cloud in Pharma Research
The Cloud in Pharma Research The cloud has the potential to bring more efficient data management to clinical research, but pharmaceutical companies are approaching source sharing cautiously. Web-based solutions for R&D are not new, but during the past few years, they have morphed into what m...
By Denise Myshko • Jan. 28, 2013 -
Trendline
Clinical trial diversity
As pharma wises up to the fact that the current playbook for improving clinical trial diversity has yet to make a meaningful impact, the quest is on to refine that approach.
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Last Word
Focus: Oncology Paul Hawthorne, VP and Head, Oncology Business Unit at Sanofi US Inc., talks about how the company is addressing unmet needs in cancer. At Sanofi Oncology the aim is to combat cancer in all its different forms by carrying out research on the different pathways involved in the dev...
By Paul Hawthorne • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Talent Pool
Biotech Pool Dr. Michelle BERREY Chimerix Appoints CMO Chimerix, a biotechnology company developing orally available antiviral therapeutics, has named Michelle Berrey, M.D., chief medical officer. Before joining Chimerix, Dr. Berrey was chief medical officer at Pharmasset. Lindsay ROCCO Dendreon ...
By Taren Grom • Jan. 25, 2013 -
PharmaTrax
Sales, Marketing, and R&D Trends from Industry Analysts Featured Briefs: Formulary Decision Makers Want Digital Resources from Pharma Companies Lose Revenue to Nonadherence Contract Sales to Grow KOL Advocacy is Critical Sidebar: Nonadherence Study Highlights Thought Leader Pool Shrinking as ...
By Taren Grom • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Tools of the Trade
New electronic and web-based applications, sites, and technologies Trending Now: As trials become larger and more complex, enhancing efficiency and traceability of clinical trial inventory is critical. PharmaVigilant has released I-Accountability, a drug accountability system that efficiently tra...
By Taren Grom • Jan. 25, 2013 -
What's New
New Healthcare-related Products, Services, and Companies Featured Briefs: Publicis Healthcare Communications Group Launches Publicis Health Media Havas Health Launches New Global Agency Group INC Research Expands Global Consulting Capabilities Cenduit Introduces New Clinical Trial Supply Simulati...
By Taren Grom • Jan. 25, 2013 -
CHILE: Opportunities and Challenges
Chile is considered to be Latin America’s economic powerhouse, but it is a forgotten paradise some say because it is the most politically and economically stable country in Latin America and doesn’t generate the headlines of some of its neighbors. The Pharmaceutical Landscape Geographically ancho...
By Taren Grom • Dec. 27, 2012 -
ACOs: A New Health Model for a New World
How healthcare is delivered to Medicare patients is changing as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are groups of providers that aim to provide integrated and coordinated care to Medicare patients that is driven by outcomes, and, if successful,...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
PharmaTrax
Sales, Marketing, and R&D Trends from Industry Analysts Featured Briefs: Soft Metrics Uncover Medical Publications’ True Value Use of Efficacy and Effectiveness May Skew Reimbursement Decisions Extraneous Data Collected in Clinical Trials Cost Drug Developers Leading Biosimilar Companies Expe...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
Tools of the Trade
New Electronic and Web-based Applications, Sites, and Technologies Featured Briefs: Symphony Health Solutions Launches ePrescribing Solutions Suite Optum Accelerates Late-Phase Research E-UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS In other technology news Source Healthcare Analytics, a Symphony Health Solutions c...
By Denise Myshko • Dec. 27, 2012 -
Experts: Thought Leaders
Mike Ackermann, Ph.D. Senior VP, Global Commercial Solutions, Quintiles, a biopharmaceutical services company offering fully integrated clinical, commercial, consulting, and capital solutions. For more information, visit quintiles.com. Faraz Ali. VP, Program Management and Commercial Planning, b...
By PharmaVoice Team • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Global: Markets
The Continued Influence of Global Markets Across all aspects of the business, the life-sciences industry can no longer afford to think and act locally. From changing demographics, emerging markets increasing in influence, and an increasing focus on both biotech products and generics, pharmaceutic...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Regulatory
Pharmaceutical Regulations Become More Challenging As pharmaceutical regulations become more complex globally, regulatory professionals are challenged to stay abreast of new regulations to remain compliant. Now more than ever, global health authorities are looking for a comprehensive risk managem...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Outsourcing
Outsourcing Becomes Strategic Pharma and biotech companies are now looking to their outsourcing partners to also weigh in on critical strategic and execution decisions. Cost, time to market, and risk are causing more companies to reduce their reliance on internal R&D for innovation. Outsourci...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Technology
Technology in Clinical Trials Data are the lifeblood of a clinical trial, yet more information isn’t always the answer to improved productivity. Data are the glue that hold clinical trials together, says Colin Hill, CEO, president, chairman, and co-founder of GNS Healthcare. “Data are being creat...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
R&D: Protocols
Optimizing Clinical Trials Experts say optimizing the various processes in clinical development is critical for the timely and efficient approval of new products. Over the past several years pharmaceutical companies have been facing increases in costs and delays in conducting their clinical trial...
By Denise Myshko • Nov. 13, 2012 -
The C-Suite: Corporate Strategies
A New Path Ahead According to a recent Quintiles New Health report, a lack of capital and the increased reluctance of payers to reimburse for new medications are serious concerns among biopharma companies. Everyone is in agreement that the current level of healthcare spending is unsustainable, an...
By PharmaVoice Team • Nov. 13, 2012 -
On the Calendar
The Calendar Industry Events and Conferences, including SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Coming ATTRACTIONS Social Media, Mobile & Gaming for Pharma: How To Develop, Monitor, & Execute Digital Strategies To Engage Your Audiences, Strengthen Brand Awareness & Maximize Your Communication & Marketi...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
UpFront
Awards… Honored by Working Mother Bayer has been recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of the nation’s 100 best companies for working mothers. This is the ninth time in the past 10 years the company has been recognized on the annual list Clinical Research Advantage Executive Honorod Clinic...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
Letter from the Editor
Volume 12 • Number 10 Publisher Lisa Banket Editor Taren Grom Creative Director Marah Walsh Managing Editor Denise Myshko Senior Editor Robin Features Editor Kim Ribbink Contributing Editor Carolyn Gretton Design Associate Ariel Medel National Account Managers Trish Kane, Cathy Tracy WEBCAST?NETW...
By Taren Grom • Nov. 8, 2012 -
China's Pharma Star Shines Bright
With a large patient population, government commitment to healthcare reform, a huge depth of scientific talent, and a powerful economy, China has been identified by many as the world’s most important emerging biopharma market. With a population of 1.3 billion people, China is both the world’s mos...
By Kim Ribbink • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Last Word
Developing a Patient-Centric Business Model Rob Bazemore, President of Janssen Biotech, discusses why and how the company is implementing a patient-centric focus throughout all levels of the company. PV: What does being patient-centric mean for Janssen Biotech? Bazemore: Patients are our top pri...
By Rob Basemore • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Talent Pool
Pharmaceutical Pool Dr. Lawrence Bloch Infinity Names Business Chief Lawrence Bloch, M.D., has joined Infinity Pharmaceuticals as executive VP, chief financial officer, and chief business officer. Dr. Bloch is responsible for the company’s corporate, financial, and business development strategies...
By Carolyn Gretton • Sept. 27, 2012 -
Letter from the Editor
The Long Goodbye: Alzheimer’s Disease The numbers are almost as daunting as Alzheimer’s disease itself. Today, 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease. Every four seconds around the world, someone is diagnosed with dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there are 7.7 ...
By Taren Grom • Sept. 27, 2012