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Life Sciences
In no other global economic sector are science, technology and society converging to create new business models and market demands than in the area of the life sciences.
Life sciences companies today are coping with ever-changing trends, including funding and managing the long development cycle for products, responding to the rising demands of emerging countries and balancing the needs of the world’s changing demographics.
As the industry responds, organizational leadership is the key.
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Developing Talent through International Assignments
We have long been accustomed to the Western expatriate assuming leadership positions in multinational companies in Asia. The rise of Asian leaders taking on senior roles at the corporate level has undoubtedly been a slower journey. Why is this so? What skills and competencies do Asian executives require to be more international? Will we eventually see a trend towards a more globalized workforce in the future, and what are companies doing in Asia to prepare their local talent to be placed in international roles?
Date:
12/07/2009
Authors:
Poey-Leng
Lai,
Josephine
Chau,
Shilpa
Gentela,
Lan
Kang
Can Big Pharma and Generics Executives Trade Places?
As the generics pharmaceuticals business model evolves, the industry faces many of the same challenges as those of the traditional big pharma. Consequently, generic drug companies may find that the key to continued growth will be breaking with tradition and recruiting and retaining seasoned big pharma executives. But, it cuts both ways, and big pharma may find that the expertise of generic drug executives accustomed to leaner budgets and product cycles is the tonic they need.
Date:
07/07/2009
Authors:
Cheryl
Buxton,
Ruchira
Pathania
Emerging Contract Research Organizations – Driving Success
How are Contract Research Organizations altering the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape?
Date:
07/28/2008
Authors:
Robert
Ferguson,
Ruchira
Pathania
Big Pharma’s New Leadership Formula
How is the pharmaceutical industry dealing with its leadership and talent management needs?
Date:
06/04/2008
Author:
Jay
Kizer
Overcoming the Challenges of Recruiting and Retaining Talent in China's Life Sciences Market
The growth rate of most MNCs in China is, by any standard, phenomenal. What are the implications?
Date:
04/14/2008
Authors:
Cheryl
Buxton,
Ling
Li
"China Versus India"– Reality Check FOR PHARMA R&D
What the unique challenges and opportunities presented in each country.
Date:
04/04/2008
Authors:
Ling
Li,
Shilpa
Gentela,
Talent Management is Key to India’s Pharma Future
India's pharmaceutical industry is experiencing tremendous growth and is poised for even more success. In order to grow and truly compete with Big Pharma, however, these companies will need to think strategically about their resources, both human and financial.
Date:
11/19/2007
Authors:
Cheryl
Buxton,
Ruchira
Pathania,
Madhav
Sharan
Star Physician Executives Are Created Through Formal Training
How do you get physicians ready for senior executive roles?
Date:
05/17/2007
Author:
Jan
Campbell
Chief Medical Officer -- A CEO's New Best Friend?
What is the new role of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of a medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech companies?
Date:
03/25/2007
Author:
Morten
Nielsen
Re-Engineering the Pharma GC Role
How has the general counsel’s (GC) role been transformed from a tactical legal practitioner to a true strategic business leader in the pharmaceutical industry?
Date:
08/27/2005
Author:
Julie
Goldberg