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Merck KGaA Announces Restructuring

By Guest Blogger | Published: March 6, 2012
Merck KGaA announced measures intended to reduce costs and increase efficiency to ensure the long-term success of its business model. The measures are part of a comprehensive transformation program that will be implemented in two phases. In the first two years, Merck plans to implement a new leadership organization, implement efficiency measures, and develop a [...]
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2010: A Year of Big Layoffs for Big Pharma

By Jennifer Ringler | Published: October 19, 2010
What are the factors that are contributing to the layoffs that have taken place at virtually all the Big Pharma companies this year? According to the newly released Job-Cut Announcement Report from outplacement consultancy firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, pharma has cut more than 6,000 jobs in September alone, and more than 43,000 so far this [...]
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Lilly Sales Force Buyouts Revealed

By George Koroneos | Published: August 5, 2009
Image via Wikipedia Lilly, on Tuesday, announced that it will offer 4,000 sales reps a buyout in hopes of reducing its sales force by 300 before year’s end. According to a Lilly spokesperson, this is a voluntary exit program for eligible sales force professionals in its diabetes, neuroscience, and osteoporosis business units. Reps have the opportunity [...]
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