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Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Calls And Sales Force Effectiveness – The Trend

There is an interesting article in PharmaLive which suggests that physicians are more satisfied now than before with the lower frequency of sales calls. In data published by SDIHealth, Pfizer was ranked number 1 in traditional detailing. Actually very few physicians or other health care professional object to sales calls as long as the calls [...]

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SME Biotechnology Companies Hit By Economic Events – Not Others Though

There is no doubt that the economic recession which has now touched all parts of the world is taking it’s toll on most industries. One of the most resilient however is the healthcare industry. Sibaya LifeScience! recently interviewed several companies supplying services to “big pharma” in the form of contract manufacturing – especially drug delivery [...]

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Hans Bergh to step down as CEO of Permobil AB

Hans Bergh, legendary CEO at Permobil has announced his intention to step down for personal reasons as soon as a successor is found. The process is being led by Tom Erixon, Chairman of the Board at Permobil and is expected to take several months. Under Hans Bergh’s leadership the company has become the third largest [...]

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Medical Device And Pharmaceutical Business Executive India

A. Kavita Summary of Industry Experience • Over a decade years of Sales Experience in Pharmaceutical and Medical device industry. • Expertise in Organizing Clinical meets for medical fraternity, camps and involving in patient education booklets. • Excellent track record in Achievement of Targets & Goals. • Managing of Depot & C& F operations. • [...]

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Invacare Hires New CFO

Robert K. Gudbranson has been appointed to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. He rejoins Invacare after a stint at Lincoln Electric. He formally held the positions of Investor relations, business development director as well as being based in Europe where he was CFO. Press Release

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Off Topic – Florida Police Throw Quadriplegic Man From Wheelchair

Brian Sterner is thrown from his wheelchair by police in the state of Florida, United States. UPDATE: February 16, 2008: Hillsborough County Deputy Charlette Marshall-Jones, 44, turned herself in and was booked into the Orient Road Jail early Saturday, jail records show. Reuters and more at CNN.

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New CEO At Sunrise Medical – Hammes Remains As Chairman

Michael N. Cannizzaro has been hired as Vice Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Medical. He is described as an executive with significant experience in successfully leading healthcare businesses, and will also join the company’s Board of Directors. His recent experience includes six years at J.W. Childs Associates, a Boston, MA private equity [...]

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Codes of Ethics Gone Astray – Sarbanes Oxley – France

Following the Enron and Worldcom scandals, the US responded by passing the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) law in July 2002, which requires inter alia CEOs and CFOs of companies listed in the US to certify the accuracy of their accounts with the SEC. It increases penalties for violations by up to 25 years in prison, by flouting [...]

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