http://www.pharmafield.co.uk/PharmaField UpdatesJobsNewsFeaturesAppointmentsCareer CentreEventshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24100/senior-scientisthttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24100/senior-scientistJobsMy client, who is based in East Anglia, is looking for a self motivated Senior Scientist to join an expanding team within a company where you will benefit from having the potential to gain cross func...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:42:03 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24099/reach-compliance-associate-londonhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24099/reach-compliance-associate-londonJobsRegulatory / REACh Compliance Associate / Product Compliance Associate Join a global consultancy that has involvement in multiple sectors ranging from auditing to chemical consultancy. This is truly...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:07:08 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24098/bumhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24098/bumJobsOur client is a dynamic medium sized pharma company who are looking to recruit a Business Unit Manager based out of their Head Office in West London. The main purpose of the role will be to develop a...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:54 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24097/account-manager-scientific-instrumentationhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24097/account-manager-scientific-instrumentationJobsAccount Manager - Scientific Instrumentation An exciting scientific sales position has opened for an Account Manager in Germany. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to ...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:47:33 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24096/regulatory-affairs-specialist-cro-buckinghamshirehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24096/regulatory-affairs-specialist-cro-buckinghamshireJobsWe have an exclusive opening with a global CRO for a regulatory affairs specialist to contribute to their multiple regulatory projects for Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Our client has an exce...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:39:55 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24095/regulatory-affairs-professional-senior-associate-ohttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24095/regulatory-affairs-professional-senior-associate-oJobsWe are working with a top 20 pharmaceutical company on a Regulatory Affairs vacancy for a Senior Associate or Manager, the job title will be dependent on experience (more than 1 year experience in re...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:37:41 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24094/global-regulatory-affairs-directorhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24094/global-regulatory-affairs-directorJobsThis position will join a team of regulatory experts in global product development with therapeutic area expertise and strategic regulatory intelligence. In this challenging and complex role you wi...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:49 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24093/global-medical-leader-switzerland-neurologyhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24093/global-medical-leader-switzerland-neurologyJobsAs a global medical leader with one of the world's largest diagnostics you will be in an excellent senior position to guide clinical development plans for the development of new neurological diagnost...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:42 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24092/uk-sales-manager-wokinghttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24092/uk-sales-manager-wokingJobsUK Sales Manager - Woking Are you looking for your next career move? Do you have PACS sales experience? If so, I have the perfect role for you! An international IT organisation is on the hunt for a...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:22 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24091/trainee-medical-representativehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24091/trainee-medical-representativeJobsA rare opportunity for a bright, commercially astuste graduate to work as a Medical Sales Representative in the pharmaceutical sales industry in South West Yorkshire (Wakefield/Pontefract/Barnsley/Do...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:21:08 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24090/medical-sales-representative-dermatology-and-painhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24090/medical-sales-representative-dermatology-and-painJobsAn exciting opportunity for a Medical Sales Representative (Territory Business Manager) covering Beds/Bucks/Herts. We are seeking a Medical Sales Representative to cover the Beds/Bucks area sellin...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:17:34 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24089/territory-business-manager-wound-management-brandhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24089/territory-business-manager-wound-management-brandJobsA new opportunity in the South West - Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset - for a Territory Manager selling in the field of wound management. Our client, a specialist healthcare company, is one of ...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:15:49 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24088/product-manager-medical-deviceshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24088/product-manager-medical-devicesJobsProduct Manager - Medical Devices A fantastic opportunity has been created for a Product Manager to join an established Medical Device organisation, in Cambridge. This organisation offers an excitin...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:14:52 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24087/hospital-sales-specialist-medical-surgical-systemshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24087/hospital-sales-specialist-medical-surgical-systemsJobsSales Specialist - Medical Surgical Systems Looking for an opportunity in healthcare sales? Ready for your next challenge? Read on for further details… Working for an organisation that is among...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:13:39 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24086/hospital-sales-specialist-market-leading-devices-chttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/jobs/24086/hospital-sales-specialist-market-leading-devices-cJobsLooking for an opportunity in healthcare sales? Ready for your next challenge? Read on for further details… Working for an organisation that is amongst the world’s leading suppliers of medical d...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:11:05 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/news/2012/02/Thumbs-up-for-Pharmalgenhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Thumbs-up-for-PharmalgenNewsNICE has recommended the use of Pharmalgen to treat reactions to bee or wasp stings, in final guidance.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:03:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Thyroid-cancer-drug-wins-EC-approvalhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Thyroid-cancer-drug-wins-EC-approvalNewsThe European Commission has approved AstraZeneca’s drug Caprelsa for treatment of advanced medullary thyroid cancer.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:57:31 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-CEO-at-JJhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-CEO-at-JJAppointmentsFormer sales representative Alex Gorsky has been announced as the new Chief Executive Office of Johnson and Johnson.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:07:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Bydureon-recommended-in-final-NICE-guidancehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Bydureon-recommended-in-final-NICE-guidanceNewsEli Lilly’s Bydureon (exenatide) has been recommended in final guidance in triple or dual therapy regimens as a treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:43:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Novartis-to-pay-24440m-for-hepatitis-C-drughttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Novartis-to-pay-24440m-for-hepatitis-C-drugNewsNovartis has entered into a strategic collaboration with biotech company Enanta Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture and commercialise a new targeted drug for hepatitis C.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:03:30 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/NICE-approves-rheumatoid-arthritis-drughttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/NICE-approves-rheumatoid-arthritis-drugNewsNICE has approved the first new class of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in over ten years.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:56:11 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/e28098NHS-summite28099-attempts-to-unify-Health-Bill-supporthttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/e28098NHS-summite28099-attempts-to-unify-Health-Bill-supportNewsAt a Downing Street meeting with selected health organisations, Prime Minister David Cameron has attempted to address concerns over the Health and Social Care Bill.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:07:28 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/CHMP-recommends-Byetta-for-type-2-diabeteshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/CHMP-recommends-Byetta-for-type-2-diabetesNewsThe CHMP has issued a positive opinion for the use of Byetta (exenatide twice-daily) as an add-on therapy to basal insulin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults who have not achieved adequate glycaemic control.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:51:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/NICE-produces-new-formulary-guidelineshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/NICE-produces-new-formulary-guidelinesNewsNICE has produced a new ‘best practice guide’ to stop ‘postcode prescribing’ and ensure that medicines it has recommended are included in local formularies.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:31:15 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Skin-cancer-treatment-approved-by-EChttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Skin-cancer-treatment-approved-by-ECNewsRoche’s Zelboraf (vemurafenib) has been approved by the European Commission as a monotherapy for the treatment of adults with BRAF V600 mutation positive unresectable or metastatic melanoma.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:36:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Brooksby-joins-Health-Informationhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Brooksby-joins-Health-InformationAppointmentsPharma industry veteran Nigel Brooksby has been appointed Deputy Chair at Health Information – a UK company that provides and distributes patient information on medications.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:22:18 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EC-tightens-up-rules-on-online-product-informationhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EC-tightens-up-rules-on-online-product-informationNewsThe European Commission (EC) has proposed changes to its rules on how pharma companies can supply the public with information on prescription medicines.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:34:11 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Lansley-faces-NHS-protestshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Lansley-faces-NHS-protestsNewsAndrew Lansley has been confronted by a group of protestors as he tried to enter Downing Street for an ‘NHS Summit’ with David Cameron and a select list of professional bodies.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:29:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EMA-recommends-restoring-blood-loss-drug-to-markethttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EMA-recommends-restoring-blood-loss-drug-to-marketNewsThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended lifting the suspension of blood loss restricting medicine Trasylol (injectable aprotinin), denied EU marketing authorisation since 2008.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:13:39 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/PM-insists-reforms-are-workinghttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/PM-insists-reforms-are-workingNewsPrime Minister David Cameron and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insist the reforms to the NHS are already improving the quality of care within the health service.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:25:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EMA-recommends-conditional-approval-for-Pixuvrihttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/EMA-recommends-conditional-approval-for-PixuvriNewsThe EMA has granted conditional approval for Pixuvri (pixantrone dimaleate) – the first treatment for non- Hodgkin’s B-cell lymphoma in patients whose cancer has returned.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:31:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Novartis-responds-to-EMA-blood-pressure-drug-warninghttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/news/2012/02/Novartis-responds-to-EMA-blood-pressure-drug-warningNewsNovartis will revise the product information for its hypertension drug Rasilez (aliskiren) to take account of new European Medicines Agency (EMA) drug interaction warnings.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:27:42 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/appointments/2012/02/New-CMO-at-Amgenhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-CMO-at-AmgenAppointmentsDr Michael Severino has been appointed Senior Vice-President for Global Development and Corporate Chief Medical Officer at Amgen.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:06:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Hospira-boosts-compliance-teamhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Hospira-boosts-compliance-teamAppointmentsHospira has appointed several new leaders to strengthen its quality and compliance capabilities.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:35:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Brooksby-joins-Doctorsnetukhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Brooksby-joins-DoctorsnetukAppointmentsNigel Brooksby has joined the popular network Doctors.net.uk as a member of its Advisory Board.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:09:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Oxford-BioMedica-appoints-new-finance-chiefhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Oxford-BioMedica-appoints-new-finance-chiefAppointmentsOxford BioMedica, a leading gene-based biopharmaceutical company, has appointed Tim Watts to its Board as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:52:54 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/appointments/2012/02/New-finance-leader-at-Bayer-UKhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-finance-leader-at-Bayer-UKAppointmentsBayer UK and Ireland has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and head of business administration and partnering.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:05 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Pharma-Innovation-Chair-appointed-at-Kinge28099shttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/Pharma-Innovation-Chair-appointed-at-Kinge28099sAppointmentsThe King’s College London has appointed its first Chair of Pharmaceutical Innovation, Professor Luigi Martini.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:58:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-Chief-Commercial-Officer-at-Hospirahttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/New-Chief-Commercial-Officer-at-HospiraAppointmentsHospira has appointed Richard Davies as its new Senior Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:00 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/appointments/2012/02/SkyePharma-CEO-resignshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/02/SkyePharma-CEO-resignsAppointmentsAxel Mueller has resigned from his position as Chief Executive at London-based SkyePharma.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:58:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/New-MD-at-Napphttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/New-MD-at-NappAppointmentsNapp Pharmaceuticals has appointed Dietmar Leitner as its new Managing Director.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Celgene-elects-experienced-Barker-to-boardhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Celgene-elects-experienced-Barker-to-boardAppointmentsDr Richard Barker, the former Director General of the ABPI, has been elected to the Board of Directors at biopharmaceutical company Celgene.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:50:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Toys-e2809cRe2809d-Us-boss-joins-BMShttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Toys-e2809cRe2809d-Us-boss-joins-BMSAppointmentsThe Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of toy firm Toys “R” Us Gerald L. Storch has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Bristol-Myers Squibb.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Clinigen-appoints-COO-for-serviceshttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Clinigen-appoints-COO-for-servicesAppointmentsUK pharmaceutical supplier and service company Clinigen Group has appointed Shaun Chilton as Chief Operating Officer of its services division.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:52:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Astellas-appoints-new-UK-leaderhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/appointments/2012/01/Astellas-appoints-new-UK-leaderAppointmentsAstellas Pharma Europe Ltd (APEL) has appointed Mike Crooks as General Manager of its UK operation, Astellas Pharma Ltd (APL).Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:15:32 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/features/2011/12/The-money-is-the-messagehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/The-money-is-the-messageFeaturesDiscounts, rebates and patient access schemes are increasingly prevalent features of the NHS drug purchasing landscape. In the latest of his Matrix Revolutions articles, Omar Ali looks at the implications for pharma of the new cut-price culture.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:18:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/Making-the-gradehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/Making-the-gradeFeaturesAs the reforms continue to gather pace, Thoreya Swage outlines the schedule for the introduction of Any Qualified Providers and what they’ll need to do to be selected by the DH.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:47:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/Diary-of-a-self-confessed-NHS-budget-holderhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/Diary-of-a-self-confessed-NHS-budget-holderFeaturesAs his working day finally comes to an end in part IV of his diary, Omar Ali discusses the new methods pharma needs to use to interact with its customers and how to ensure formulary is gained for its products.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:19:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/The-NHS-the-patient-and-the-IT-Factorhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/12/The-NHS-the-patient-and-the-IT-FactorFeaturesInformation, and more importantly access to it, has been identified as being key to delivering better care, better outcomes and improved efficiencies in the NHS. Health informatics systems have a major role to play in making the transition towards an era of ‘shared decision-making’. But success will not be achieved by technology alone. Michael Thick looks at the journey ahead.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:33:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Ite28099s-all-in-the-executionhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Ite28099s-all-in-the-executionFeaturesThe hardest part of effecting meaningful change is not in the strategy, but in the execution. Tony Swift examines critical success factors in change management and how they can drive performance in pharma’s transformation towards a Key Account Management structure.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:02:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Diary-of-a-self-confessed-NHS-budget-holderhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Diary-of-a-self-confessed-NHS-budget-holderFeaturesIn Part III of his diary, Omar Ali discusses the significance of process mapping and the wide reaching influence of health technology assessments and regulatory bodies.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:47:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Market-access-France-vs-UKhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Market-access-France-vs-UKFeaturesIn the UK joint working is being encouraged to develop innovative services and propagate best practice. But in France, new legislation is placing significant barriers between pharma and its clients. Jérôme Guermonprez explains the implications for market access strategies in the country.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:45:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Cluster-timehttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/Cluster-timeFeaturesDespite the ongoing criticism of the Health Bill as it passes through the House of Lords, structural changes are still happening at ground level. Dr Thoreya Swage outlines the timescale for changes as PCT clusters switch responsibilities to CCGs.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:32:00 Zhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/To-infinity-and-beyondhttp://www.pharmafield.co.uk/features/2011/11/To-infinity-and-beyondFeaturesDespite huge investments into CRM systems some pharma companies still struggle to get all of their staff to embrace and fully interact with them. Pf’s Iain Bate explores why, and what the future holds for technology in the industry.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:22:00 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