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Pharma's 'Pitch Perfect' workplace

With a culture based on Passion, Integrity, Teamwork, Courage and Humanity, this pharma's 'pitch' has snagged a Great Place To Work Australia recognition, just in time to be eligible for the Best Workplaces in Pharma Award.

Where to next? GM says goodbye
ICYMI: Hard to believe but yet another GM is leaving with no word yet on where to, plus the other most popular stories this week
TODAY
TGA slaps warning on top drugs
Alarm raised over the potential for a rare but severe eye disorder that can cause blindness with 36 Aussie adverse events reported
TODAY
Klick
Klick
PBAC drops 63-strong agenda
A total of 63 submissions will be considered by the PBAC in November, with more than 10 drugs yet to be TGA approved
23 July
Best drug of 2026 goes to...
After a triumph last year, this company is picking up a second gong for its standout medicine but it's failed to be reimbursed in Australia
23 July
Redundancies cut deep in 2026
While the number of companies undertaking workforce down-sizing has plummeted this year, the actual number of employees culled hasn't
22 July
Meeting cancelled... it's Quiet Week
Which company has cancelled non-essential communication, giving staff a breather to focus on deep work or reskill?
22 July
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Aussie jobs go amid US relocation
One of Australia's largest home-grown pharmas is pulling up stakes for America, seeking the higher market valuations seen there
TODAY
Lucky find in office health check
In-house skin check catches early-stage melanoma for this AZ executive, underlining the benefits of employee assistance programs
TODAY
Rising Stars battle for cash prize
Nominations have been whittled down to four finalists in the running for this CSL-sponsored award for early career researchers
23 July
Companies race into expansions
New indications are being sought for blockbusters (and possible blockbusters) with pharmas wasting no time seeking subsidy
23 July
Can a GSK vax prevent dementia?
After promising observational evidence, a large-scale study will assess the impact of the shingles vaccine on dementia in the elderly
23 July
Company names new global CEO
Regional head of a major snack company to take the global reins of a pharmaceutical company, praised for his "execution excellence"
22 July
10-year cancer drug deal lands
This pharma has entered a partnership to commercialise a first-in-class oncology care therapy across its Asia-Pacific markets
22 July
AZ's COPD inhaler goes green
Next-generation treatment, offering 99 per cent reduction in global warming potential has touched down in Australia
22 July
Talent moving on... and up
As company workforces continue to change shape, hiring and promotion of top talent remains. See who's scored a new role
21 July
First August PBS listing goes to...
The first of 17 potential PBS contenders for August has been confirmed by the Health Department
21 July
Who's to blame for bottlenecks?
Survey of Australian pharma professionals has lifted the lid on company bottlenecks revealing who's at fault
21 July
Aussie joins the US$1 billion club
Watch this space: Strong growth puts an ASX-listed company on track for more than a billion US dollars in revenue for FY2026
21 July
Pharmas face First Nations flak
Industry in the hot seat with questions over disease awareness campaigns and sponsored events featuring women of colour
21 July
Another ANZ GM departs
After two-and-a-half years in the top job, this ANZ General Manager will be leaving the role at the end of the month
20 July
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