Despite Mid-Search Changes, Medical Device Co. Hires VP RA

Our client, a small, pre-commercial medical device company located in New Jersey, was looking to build out their management team. They had a unique technology and their initial focus was targeting chronic skin wounds. After hiring Ashton Tweed to fill two management positions earlier in the year, they returned to the search firm for a Director/Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs. Mid-way through the search, the role…

Company Culture & Values – More Than Just a Statement

Establishing a strong company culture and set of values can be beneficial in many ways for your business. It should be more than just a statement published on your website or a tagline beneath your logo. These especially go a long way in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries where patients trust your company with their health and well-being. Francois Nader, M.D., Chairman, Acceleron Pharma Inc. knows this better than…

Big Pharma Breakthrough: Choosing Its First Female CEO

Emma Walmsley was chosen to be the next Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoSmithKline this week, making her the first woman to lead a top-25 drugmaker. She will replace Andrew Witty, who will retire in March. Walmsley jumped to GSK from L’Oreal SA in 2010 following a meeting with…

Pfizer decides against split-up; more deals seen likely

Pfizer Inc., which has considered a split since 2014, announced it would not do so. Shareholders expect more deals that could add to its list of new medicines. Pfizer determined that splitting its generics from its branded products would not boost cash flow or better position the businesses…