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Company rolls out 9000 job cuts

This pharma will reduce its global workforce by 9,000 to transform into a leaner, faster, performance-driven company as it fights for ground in its flagship market.

Pharma exits 27 markets
600-plus jobs to go as the company transitions to a partnership model for commercialisation... but the Australian team is spared
TODAY
Takeda to awaken US$9B market
Company heads to global regulators with a first-in-class treatment for narcolepsy after outstanding Phase 3 trial results
TODAY
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See the Top 10 clinicians receiving the highest payments from pharma as well as which companies forked out how much
10 September
Boss shares update after resigning
After an unexpected exit from Novartis last week, ex-Country Head Matt Zeller makes his first public comment via LinkedIn
9 September
Pharma spend on HCPs revealed
While overall outlay has dropped see which companies are forking out the most, according to new transparency reporting data
9 September
Why this pharma is a top employer
Australian HR Awards recognise the outstanding employee experiences provided by this company across a range of measures
9 September
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Judge opens door to $500M market
Court declines an interlocutory injunction, paving the way for Sandoz to launch its biosim in a $500M blockbuster market
10 September
Pfizer pushes back on Trump rant
Sets the record straight on claims by the US President that it has failed to release the scientific findings of its drugs
10 September
Who's flown out for a global gig?
See which executive has headed to company HQ along with other job moves and promotions across the Australian industry
10 September
Roche smashes green target early
After already meeting its target of 100 per cent renewable energy at all its Australian premises, the company is pushing even further
10 September
Gloves off in take-over battle
Accusations of misinformation and scare tactics are being hurled concerning the disputed $672 million sale of Mayne Pharma
9 September
Dept squeezes PBAC deadline
Companies may need to scramble to meet the new requirements with MA pushing back on the lack of consultation
9 September
Pharma gifts team a week off
Well-being initiative gives the team uninterrupted time off for rest, relaxation or simply catching up of life admin
8 September
Will adopting AI make PBAC faster?
Department of Health Secretary says yes, promising faster evaluations but no one's talking about delays due to pricing
8 September
HCPs rate pharma patient-centricity
One in three Australian doctors say pharma in 'not very' or 'not at all' patient centric, according to a new survey
8 September
PBAC to tackle weighty question
The November PBAC meeting agenda has been updated with the Committee to discuss how to fund obesity drugs on the PBS
8 September
Export only drugs flood ARTG
TGA greenlights a raft of export only meds sponsored by four separate companies with just one scheduled medicine approved
8 September Approvals Action
Wanted: Five Aussie Country Heads
Novartis appoints interim leader while seeking a permanent Aussie country head alongside four other companies without a leader
5 September
Boss resignation stuns industry
ICYMI: Suprise exit of Novartis country leader has industry talking about his next move plus the other top stories this week
5 September Your Week in 5 Minutes
Aussies pick favourite pharmacies
Huge customer satisfaction survey reveals where Australians prefer to buy their medicines across a range of metrics
5 September
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