http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/PharmaField UpdatesJobsNewsFeaturesAppointmentsCareer CentreEventshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29347/contract-regulatory-affairs-oncology-londonhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29347/contract-regulatory-affairs-oncology-londonJobsCONTRACT - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY, PHASES I, II AND III PLUS MAA'S, ONCOLOGY - CENTRAL LONDON!! TOP EMPLOYER - CENTRAL LONDON!! 8+ YEARS REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT EXPER...Thu, 17 May 2012 19:15:15 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29346/snr-regulatory-associate-bio-cambridgehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29346/snr-regulatory-associate-bio-cambridgeJobsSENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE - CUTTING EDGE SPECIALIST BIOPHARMA!! - CAMBRIDGE!! 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Our client is a top provider with an excellent working environment - this is one of the top companies ...Thu, 17 May 2012 19:08:25 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29343/senior-regulatory-affairs-officer-eu-essexhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29343/senior-regulatory-affairs-officer-eu-essexJobsSENIOR REGULATORY OFFICER, EUROPE FOCUS- LEADING EMPLOYER - ESSEX!! EUROPEAN REGULATORY EXPERIENCE - POST MARKETING, REGISTRATIONS, CMC/MODULE 3, MRP & DCP EXPERIENCE DESIRABLE!! This very success...Thu, 17 May 2012 19:07:01 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29342/manager-regulatory-affairs-otcconsumer-berkshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29342/manager-regulatory-affairs-otcconsumer-berksJobsSENIOR/MANAGER REGULATORY AFFAIRS - REGULATORY STRATEGY, OTC/CONSUMER CARE, HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL COMPANY - BERKSHIRE!! LEAD THE REGULATORY TEAM!! Your will demonstrate skills in the following areas: L...Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:44 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29341/associate-director-regs-oncloogy-ldnhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29341/associate-director-regs-oncloogy-ldnJobsASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY, PHASES I, II AND IV IN ONCOLOGY PORTFOLIO - CENTRAL LONDON!! LINE MANAGEMENT!! TOP EMPLOYER - CENTRAL LONDON 8+ YEARS REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT ...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:17:11 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29340/contract-regulatory-affairs-oncology-londonhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29340/contract-regulatory-affairs-oncology-londonJobsCONTRACT - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY, PHASES I, II AND III PLUS MAA'S, ONCOLOGY - CENTRAL LONDON!! TOP EMPLOYER - CENTRAL LONDON!! 8+ YEARS REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT EXPER...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:12:27 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29339/medical-director-cardiology-pivotal-role-in-excitihttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29339/medical-director-cardiology-pivotal-role-in-excitiJobsDo you want to be a part of a team who are looking after a number of products in development and are planning filings over the next year? If you are looking to step up to a senior medical role where ...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:28 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29338/clinical-research-nurse-experienced-nurses-neededhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29338/clinical-research-nurse-experienced-nurses-neededJobsWe are currently searching for experienced nurses that are interested in boosting their career by making a move into clinical research. Our client is a globally renowned clinical trials organisation ...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:09:33 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29337/regulatory-manager-clinical-londonnottinghamhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29337/regulatory-manager-clinical-londonnottinghamJobsREGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER, PHASES I TO IV - BASED IN CENTRAL LONDON OR NOTTINGHAM - CRO CLINICAL REGULATORY ACTIVITY/CTA'S FOR A LEADING CRO Focusing on numerous Therapeutic areas, you will have g...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:06:40 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29336/senior-regulatory-executive-generics-hertshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29336/senior-regulatory-executive-generics-hertsJobsSENIOR REGULATORY AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE - GENERICS COMPANY - HERTFORDSHIRE, EXCELLENT EMPLOYER!! Good CMC skills required - excellent basic, plus benefits are on offer for the right candidate!! Possess...Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:11 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29335/scra-senior-clinical-research-associate-in-germanyhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29335/scra-senior-clinical-research-associate-in-germanyJobsSCRA / Senior Clinical Research Associate in Germany Excellent job opportunities have come up with one of our long term CRO clients to join their site in Germany and become members of their well est...Thu, 17 May 2012 17:40:29 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29334/field-sales-consultant-north-of-englandhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29334/field-sales-consultant-north-of-englandJobsField Sales Consultant - North of England A growing medical devices organisation is currently recruiting for a passionate Field Sales Consultant to join their successful sales force. This healthcar...Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:23 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29333/clinical-research-associate-ii-advance-you-careerhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/29333/clinical-research-associate-ii-advance-you-careerJobsThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a Clinical Research Organisation recognised for their expertise in supporting the clinical trials for medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical companies. ...Thu, 17 May 2012 17:37:04 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Melanoma-drug-can-extend-life-by-a-yearhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Melanoma-drug-can-extend-life-by-a-yearNewsRoche’s Zelboraf (vemurafenib) can extend the lives of patients with advanced melanoma by more than a year, data from a phase III trial has shown.Thu, 17 May 2012 15:42:12 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Lipitor-generic-launched-in-UKhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Lipitor-generic-launched-in-UKNewsA generic formulation of Pfizer’s blockbuster Lipitor (atorvastatin) has been launched in the UK on the first day of its patent expiry.Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/e28098Gigantic-attractione28099-expected-in-arthritis-therapeuticshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/e28098Gigantic-attractione28099-expected-in-arthritis-therapeuticsNewsThe arthritis therapeutics market is expected to experience significant growth in coming years, a new report predicts.Thu, 17 May 2012 15:01:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patients-benefit-from-innovative-partnershiphttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patients-benefit-from-innovative-partnershipNewsA new service to coordinate 24-hour palliative care in Bedfordshire has been commended for improving patients’ experience during the difficult phase of end of life care.Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patient-group-calls-for-transparency-in-off-label-drug-usehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patient-group-calls-for-transparency-in-off-label-drug-useNewsThe European Alliance for Access to Safe Medicines (EAASM) has called for the regulation of off-label drug use in Europe to be improved.Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:57 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Plavix-falls-over-US-patent-cliffhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Plavix-falls-over-US-patent-cliffNewsBristol-Myers Squibb’s anti-platelet therapy Plavix (clopidogrel) has become the latest blockbuster to lose patent protection in the US.Thu, 17 May 2012 12:24:01 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Report-finds-extensive-NICE-delayshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Report-finds-extensive-NICE-delaysNewsPatients are being denied access to treatments on the NHS for life-threatening conditions due to NICE’s prolonged appraisal system, according to a new report.Thu, 17 May 2012 10:55:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/India-and-China-set-to-become-global-CMO-centreshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/India-and-China-set-to-become-global-CMO-centresNewsIndia and China are set to become the drug industry’s global hubs for Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:29 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/NHS-risk-veto-condemned-by-Information-Commissionerhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/NHS-risk-veto-condemned-by-Information-CommissionerNewsThe UK cabinet’s veto on publication of the NHS transition risk register was an “unjustified” policy change, according to the Information Commissioner.Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/New-UK-pharma-company-focused-on-drug-deliveryhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/New-UK-pharma-company-focused-on-drug-deliveryNewsA new UK pharma company, Adeptio Pharmaceuticals, specialises in developing new drug delivery mechanisms.Wed, 16 May 2012 15:46:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Experienced-Juserius-joins-Medivirhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Experienced-Juserius-joins-MedivirAppointmentsMedivir AB has appointed the experienced Henric Juserius as its new head of commercial activities.Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Miliband-attacks-NHS-managementhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Miliband-attacks-NHS-managementNewsLabour leader Ed Miliband has attacked the Government’s handling of the NHS reforms insisting they ignored the views of key healthcare professionals.Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patients-targeted-to-reduce-medicines-wastehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Patients-targeted-to-reduce-medicines-wasteNewsPatients have been tasked with helping Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) PCT Cluster save £5.6 million worth of wasted medicines each year.Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Unique-trial-for-dementia-prevention-drughttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Unique-trial-for-dementia-prevention-drugNewsA new clinical trial for a drug that may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease selects patients with a genetic mutation causing early onset dementia.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:05 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Campaigners-welcome-Zytiga-decisionhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Campaigners-welcome-Zytiga-decisionNewsNICE’s decision to recommend Janssen’s prostate cancer drug Zytiga (abiraterone) has been backed by patient groups.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:54:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Commissioning-chief-ready-to-e28098embracee28099-NICEhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/05/Commissioning-chief-ready-to-e28098embracee28099-NICENewsThe NHS Commissioning Board will work closely with NICE to improve levels of healthcare, commissioning chair Professor Malcolm Grant has said.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:19:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/05/A-bright-ideahttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/05/A-bright-ideaFeaturesWith the Government aiming to increase innovation within the NHS, pharma has been tasked with helping to meet the challenge. Omar Ali, in his Matrix Revolutions series, focuses on the means to help the industry find the next big thing.Fri, 11 May 2012 15:10:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/New-Chair-of-ABPI-Innovation-Boardhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/New-Chair-of-ABPI-Innovation-BoardAppointmentsThe Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has appointed Dr Neil Weir as the Chair of its Innovation Board.Thu, 10 May 2012 14:48:13 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Experienced-Clarke-swaps-Pfizer-for-Novohttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Experienced-Clarke-swaps-Pfizer-for-NovoAppointmentsPfizer’s Robert Clarke will leave his role as US regulatory strategy head to join Novo Nordisk in a similar position.Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/GSK-appoints-new-CMOhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/GSK-appoints-new-CMOAppointmentsGSK has appointed the experienced James Shannon as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).Tue, 08 May 2012 14:30:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Non-Exec-Directors-join-GSK-boardhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Non-Exec-Directors-join-GSK-boardAppointmentsGSK has appointed Lynn Elsenhans and Jing Ulrich as Non-Executive Directors to its Board.Fri, 04 May 2012 16:16:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Vectura-appoints-COO-to-boardhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/Vectura-appoints-COO-to-boardAppointmentsVectura Group has appointed its Chief Operations Officer, Dr Trevor Phillips, onto the Board of Directors.Fri, 04 May 2012 11:27:41 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/New-CEO-at-Verona-Pharmahttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/New-CEO-at-Verona-PharmaAppointmentsUK biotechnology company Verona Pharma has appointed an experienced industry leader, Dr Sven Jan-Anders Karlsson, as its new CEO.Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:08 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/NHS-Confed-chair-to-lead-new-training-bodyhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/05/NHS-Confed-chair-to-lead-new-training-bodyAppointmentsSir Keith Pearson, NHS Confederation Chairman, will stand down from his role after being appointed as the first Chair of the newly established Health Education England.Wed, 02 May 2012 11:19:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Featured-article-The-double-acthttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Featured-article-The-double-actFeaturesThere’s never been a greater need to impress customers and make them understand the value pharmaceutical companies offer. Following on from his article on the concept of mass customisation, Apodi’s Tony Swift discusses how this theory can also be applied to two customer segments: the patient and the GP.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:31:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Array-BioPharma-appoints-new-CEOhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Array-BioPharma-appoints-new-CEOAppointmentsUS company Array BioPharma Inc. has appointed Ron Squarer as CEO.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:15:02 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Novo-to-appoint-new-chairman-in-2013http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Novo-to-appoint-new-chairman-in-2013AppointmentsNovo Nordisk expects to appoint Dr Göran Ando as its new chairman next year after its existing chair Sten Scheibye was elected to the board of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:57:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/The-seven-sins-of-company-culturehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/The-seven-sins-of-company-cultureFeaturesHaving the right balance where company culture is concerned is vital to a successful and growing organisation. Pf’s Iain Bate focuses on where companies often get it wrong.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:46:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Quintiles-names-new-CEOhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Quintiles-names-new-CEOAppointmentsQuintiles has continued its long-term succession planning by appointing Tom Pike as its new Chief Executive Officer.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:16:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Riding-the-innovation-trainhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Riding-the-innovation-trainFeaturesTogether with its health reforms, the UK Government has developed a programme to accelerate the uptake of innovative therapies in the NHS that is not only ambitious but concrete and immediate. Thoreya Swage examines the new innovation agenda and what it offers to the pharma industry.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:11:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Lilly-CEO-becomes-PhRMA-chairhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Lilly-CEO-becomes-PhRMA-chairAppointmentsJohn Lechleiter, the Chairman, President and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, has been elected as Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:13:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/New-leaders-at-the-EMGhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/New-leaders-at-the-EMGAppointmentsLundbeck’s Steve Turley and Actelion’s Robin Bhattacherjee have been appointed as Chair and Vice-Chair of the European Medicines Group (EMG).Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:26:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Featured-article-Keep-it-simplehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/04/Featured-article-Keep-it-simpleFeaturesA lot of noise has been made about the needed switch from a traditional pharmaceutical sales model. Apodi’s Tony Swift questions whether the complex sales models now in place are delivering and suggests a simplified alternative based on delivering value to customers.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:37:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Senior-management-reshuffle-at-Takedahttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/04/Senior-management-reshuffle-at-TakedaAppointmentsTakeda has continued its reorganisation of its senior leadership team with two directors receiving new positions and several staff assigned new roles.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:28:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/03/Industry-star-joins-Constellation-as-CEOhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/03/Industry-star-joins-Constellation-as-CEOAppointmentsUS company Constellation Pharmaceuticals, a drug discovery partner of Roche’s Genentech, has appointed Dr Keith Dionne as CEO.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:59:23 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/The-road-to-rewardhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/The-road-to-rewardFeaturesAttracting and retaining talent is a major challenge for UK employers. The battle to increase productivity while delivering cost-efficiencies is driving change in companies’ employee benefit strategies. Pf provides an overview of employee benefits.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:29:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Spotlight-on-CRMhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Spotlight-on-CRMFeaturesHow do you view CRM: as a chore, as a way of saving effort, or as a valuable window on your customers’ world? Leading CRM vendors tell Pf where the pharmaceutical industry sometimes gets it wrong – and how a combination of new business thinking and new technology can turn customer data into powerful insight.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:29:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Featured-article-Moving-on-uphttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Featured-article-Moving-on-upFeaturesWith so many pharmaceutical companies undergoing some sort of restructuring plans as a result of mergers, acquisitions or simply cost-cutting measures, field force worries immediately turn to job security. Apodi’s Tony Swift discusses valuable ways to ensure your job isn’t one under scrutiny the next time the axe is wielded, and how to progress in the new pharmaceutical world.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:28:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Motoring-towards-reform-the-NHS-Customer-Showroomhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/03/Motoring-towards-reform-the-NHS-Customer-ShowroomFeaturesWho exactly is pharma’s customer these days? Jessica Henderson takes a look in the NHS customer showroom and urges sales and marketing executives to examine all the features and benefits when choosing the right vehicle for their brand.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:28:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/KAM-building-blockshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/KAM-building-blocksFeaturesAt a time when both the Government and the NHS are calling for value for money, how can pharma introduce and promote innovation and value propositions? Tony Swift discusses ways and means of promoting eye-catching solutions through the key account approach.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:24:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/Track-and-field-preparation-is-everythinghttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/Track-and-field-preparation-is-everythingFeaturesTracking and responding to NHS change in a highly competitive Olympic year will be a test of endurance for medical sales professionals. In a light-hearted article, David Round examines why winning a place amongst the medals will depend upon getting your preparation right.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:43:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/Towards-the-journeye28099s-endhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/Towards-the-journeye28099s-endFeaturesThe year 2012/13 marks the last phase of the transition to the new NHS for England, and the next NHS Operating Framework sets out the template for this. Alan Jones looks into its implications for pharma.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/A-new-deal-for-UK-pharmahttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/02/A-new-deal-for-UK-pharmaFeaturesThe Government’s new strategy to support growth in the life sciences and innovation in healthcare aims to have industry working ‘hand-in-glove’ with the NHS to change care pathways and transform service delivery. Is this the new deal that the pharma industry has been waiting for – or just a sweetener for the medicine of NHS spending cuts?Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/01/Theree28099s-nowt-as-queer-as-folkhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2012/01/Theree28099s-nowt-as-queer-as-folkFeaturesWhen equal measures of good and bad events, regardless of size, are present in our lives the psychological effects of the bad events outweigh the good. Ian McGarry discusses how to look on the bright side of life to improve management skills.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:34:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/KAM-under-the-spotlighthttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/KAM-under-the-spotlightFeaturesThere has been a lot written about the industry’s apparent move to Key Account Management and its impact on call rates and targeting. David Round provides a welcome break from the rhetoric and concentrates instead on the facts.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:05:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/A-good-catchhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/A-good-catchCareer CentreKeeping hold of key members of staff has always been an issue for successful organisations. To avoid head-hunters, Anton Franckeiss explains valuable measures to increase employee retention and satisfaction.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:11:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/Working-like-clockworkhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/Working-like-clockworkCareer CentreFor decades analysts have been trying to find the perfect formula for workplace satisfaction. Dr R K Powar explains how organisational behaviour can bring together essential cogs in the workplace to improve levels of productivity.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:38:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/More-than-a-holiday-romance-the-pursuit-of-happinesshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2011/09/More-than-a-holiday-romance-the-pursuit-of-happinessCareer CentreFinding the best employer is like playing the dating game. No-one wants to be married to their job, but tying the knot with an employer is an important commitment. The strongest relationships can last a lifetime, while playing the field may not look quite so good on your CV. So what is it that attracts us to our employers? Do we marry for money, or is long-term fulfillment enough? And is a good sense of humour essential? Pf’s Emma Campbell-Kelly outlines some of the key criteria in identifying ‘The One’.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:40:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/event-news/2010/08/testhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/event-news/2010/08/testEventsthis is a testTue, 31 Aug 2010 12:25:00 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Relocation-Relocation-Relocationhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Relocation-Relocation-RelocationCareer CentreCould your next move be an international one? Relocating with your company to another country can bring adventure and new experiences, as well as a boost to your career. Pf tells some success stories.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:27:26 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Career-health-check-are-you-where-you-want-to-behttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Career-health-check-are-you-where-you-want-to-beCareer CentreIt's time to sit back and take a good look at your professional life. Are you where you wanted to be at this stage in your career? If not, how can you get there? Could it be time to think about moving up to the next level, or even taking a step back? STAR Medical’s Lucy Randle offers some advice.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:44 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/On-probation-getting-off-to-a-flying-starthttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/On-probation-getting-off-to-a-flying-startCareer CentreStarting a new job is intimidating enough, without the knowledge that you have three or six months to prove yourself worthy of the position. June Frame from medicalsalescv.com explains why she feels a probationary period doesn’t have to cause feelings of insecurity, but can be a positive opportunity to achieve early success.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:19:21 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Surviving-assessment-centreshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Surviving-assessment-centresCareer CentreLove them or loathe them, assessment centres are here to stay.You may never actually look forward to attending an assessment centre,but with Pf’s comprehensive guide, at least you’ll be prepared for whatever the day brings.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:01:32 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/e28098Why-should-I-give-you-the-jobe28099-How-to-respond-to-tough-interview-questionshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/e28098Why-should-I-give-you-the-jobe28099-How-to-respond-to-tough-interview-questionsCareer CentreAs competition for jobs increases, your response to those tricky interview questions could make the difference between a job offer and a rejection. Medicalsalescv.com’s June Frame offers some advice on how to impress your potential employer.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:59:40 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Got-it-covered-The-art-of-the-perfect-cover-letterhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/Got-it-covered-The-art-of-the-perfect-cover-letterCareer CentreIf you started the new year or returned from your summer holiday feeling restless in your current role and determined to secure a better job, you’re certainly not the only one. June Frame of medicalsalescv.com explains how to ensure you stand out against other applicants.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:50:09 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/do-your-cv-claims-make-you-screamhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/do-your-cv-claims-make-you-screamCareer CentreIt’s a recurring nightmare that shocks you awake sweating – the inevitable certainty that, years from now, those sexed-up highlights you sneaked into your CV will come back to haunt you. Peter Fryer explains why there’s no such thing as a white lie when it comes to CVs.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:45:46 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/power-cv-dress-your-career-for-successhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/career-centre/2010/08/power-cv-dress-your-career-for-successCareer CentreJust as dressing a certain way creates an impact when meeting people for the first time, so the ‘Power CV’ creates an impact when it lands on your future manager’s desk; after all, ‘you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression’.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:43:26 +0100http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/event-news/2010/08/Test-Eventhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/event-news/2010/08/Test-EventEventstestTue, 24 Aug 2010 17:56:00 +0100