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Ex-Aussie MD reveals new role
The mystery is over. Two months after announcing his departure this former Aussie Managing Director has landed a new role with a rival company.
Leader heads home for top job
ICYMI: This Aussie expat is home for a big job and a handsome salary plus the other most popular stories this week
TODAY Your Week in 5 Minutes
From gunfire to the workplace
Empathetic leadership has tangible benefits in pharma companies, and one MD used his experience of a massacre to teach about empathy
TODAY
Local exec wins Aussie GM role
This experienced Melbourne pharma executive has jumped from a rival company to take this top job
23 October
What Drs truly think of pharma
New survey reveals the uncomfortable truth that almost one in two doctors simply don't trust pharma companies
23 October
Country Leader quits for new role
After four years heading this company at a pivotal time, a new opportunity has lured this country boss to a new job
23 October
Who's on the Nov PBS wish list?
The number of drugs waiting for a PBS listing before the end of 2025 has climbed to 13 with a few hoping for a speedy turnaround
22 October
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Familiar face is Omico's new Chair
With the Chair of five years stepping into retirement one of Australia's best-known patient advocates takes the reins
TODAY
Novo takes obesity fight to Qld
New report supported by the company launches an action plan to tackle obesity in the mining and resources sector
TODAY
'Not a coup': Novo cleans out board
Seven members of the Novo board are out, including the Chair and Vice-Chair but the new head would prefer it wasn't called a coup
23 October
First funded drug for fatal disease
Too expensive for the PBS, the Government has funded a drug on the LSDP addressing a mutation that leads to premature death
23 October
NEXT Summit kicks off in Sydney
Hundreds of pharma professionals from across industry flock to the much-anticipated two-day event
22 October
FDA grants fast track to local drug
As Aussie pharma now has an expedited path to commercialising its second drug, targeting a disease with no approved treatment
22 October
Blockbuster keeps getting better
New data for AZ's superstar drug unveiled at ESMO could change the treatment landscape in the early stages of this disease
22 October
New MD finds a great workplace
Company scores its fourth Great Place to Work accreditation and for the new boss that started last month, it's no surprise
22 October
Aussie expat home for $600K+ job
Change at the top at two ASX-listed companies, with one naming a new CEO while another begins its leadership search
21 October
PBAC drug slapped with warning
Just before it's considered by the PBAC in November, the first non-hormonal menopause drug has been hit with a warning
21 October
Elevating next-gen STEM leaders
New funding announced by Merck to support Indigenous STEM leaders through university scholarships and more
21 October
New data lifts three PBAC hopefuls
Fresh trial results could convince the Committee to recommend these drugs, one of which is on the November agenda
21 October
Company notches industry first
BMS has rewritten the history books for the second time in a week, earning an industry first in the workplace
21 October
PBAC had one reply in Sept: Yes
Anticipated mega-blockbuster was one of the drugs given the thumbs up by the Committee, despite still waiting on TGA approval
20 October