Business

Pfizer to cut 6,000 jobs

May 18, 2010

Pfizer plans to discontinue operations at several manufacturing plants
 

Eisai Expands into Canada

May 10, 2010

Establishes New Subsidiary to Market Products to Patients
 

LEO Pharma Officially Launches in the United States

January 19, 2010

The U.S. operation will market the company's psoriasis franchise
 

Sciele Pharma, Inc., a Shionogi Group Company, Announces Name Change

January 11, 2010

Further Expands and Strengthens the Presence of "Shionogi" in the U.S. Market
 

New Merck Begins Operations

November 04, 2009

With Robust Pipeline, Broader Product Portfolio and Expanded Global Presence
 

SciClone Announces Corporate Restructuring and Workforce Reduction

October 28, 2009

SciClone will cut workforce by 17%
 

Metabasis Therapeutics Announces the Resignation of Mark Erion, Ph.D., Metabasis' President, CEO & CSO

September 01, 2009

Dr. Erion leaves Metabasis to join Merck & Co., Inc.
 

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Raises $5 Million

August 25, 2009

Net proceeds to fund programs for its late-stage drug product candidates
 

Sciele Pharma, a Shionogi Company, Terminates Agreement to Acquire Victory Pharma, Inc.

July 10, 2009

Sciele will continue to focus on its growth and diversification strategy
 

OSI Pharmaceuticals Announces Consolidation of U.S. Operations

July 07, 2009

The Company Purchases 43 Acre Site in New York
 

Somaxon Announces $6 Million Private Equity Financing

July 07, 2009

The Acceptance of NDA Resubmission of Silenor® for the Treatment of Insomnia
 

CyDex Pharmaceuticals Adds Industry Veteran to Accelerate Product Commercialization Initiatives

July 06, 2009

Richard G. White Appointed Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
 

Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Established as an Independent Pharmaceutical Development Company

July 01, 2009

Company Will Advance Three Clinical Development Programs in Oncology and Infectious Disease
 

Spectranetics Names Jason Hein Senior VP, Sales, Marketing and Product Development

June 25, 2009

Appointment Consolidates Leadership of Vascular Intervention and Lead Management Businesses
 

Takeda Completes Acquisition of IDM Pharma, Inc.

June 24, 2009

Acquisition Adds MEPACT® to Takeda's Oncology Portfolio
 

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Dr. James M. Frincke President and CEO

June 15, 2009

Dr. Frincke was also elected to the company's board of directors
 

Procter & Gamble names McDonald to Succeed CEO Lafley

June 10, 2009

Lafley stays on as Chairman
 

Akorn Announces Management Changes

June 09, 2009

Appoints Raj Rai as Interim Chief Executive Officer
 

CSL Limited and Talecris Biotherapeutics Agree to Terminate Merger Agreement

June 08, 2009

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) blocks transaction
 

Genzyme Completes Transaction with Bayer HealthCare

June 02, 2009

Assumes Primary Responsibility for Alemtuzumab in Multiple Sclerosis; Expands Hematologic Oncology Portfolio
 

Depomed Names Shay Weisbrich Vice President of Marketing

June 01, 2009

Ms. Weisbrich has over 30 years of extensive experience in U.S. and global pharmaceutical companies
 

Agios Pharmaceuticals Appoints David Schenkein, M.D. as CEO and Duncan Higgons as COO

May 27, 2009

Industry Leaders Bring Deep Oncology and Company Building Experience
 

Takeda Commences Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of IDM Pharma, Inc.

May 26, 2009

The completion of the tender offer is subject to customary closing conditions
 

Marty J. Duvall Joins Abraxis BioScience as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and International Commercial Operations

May 22, 2009

Mr. Duvall most recently served as Chief Business Officer of Morphotek
 

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Ron Bentsur as Chief Executive Officer

May 20, 2009

Mr. Bentsur served as CEO of XTL Biopharmaceuticals
 

Cephalon Acquires Controlling Interest in Arana Therapeutics

May 20, 2009

Cephalon now has a relevant interest in more than 50 percent of Arana shares
 

Simulations Plus Appoints Michael Pelekis, Ph.D., Director for Business Development

May 19, 2009

New Position to Focus on Acquisitions and Collaborations
 

Carl Hull Becomes Chief Executive Officer of Gen-Probe

May 18, 2009

Hank Nordhoff Now Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
 

Sciele Pharma, a Shionogi Company, to Acquire Victory Pharma, Inc., a U.S. Specialty Pharmaceutical Company

May 18, 2009

Acquisition Provides an Immediate Presence in the U.S. Pain Market