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Endocyte appoints Novartis vet David Meek as chief commercial officer

Monday, July 30, 2012 03:49 PM

Endocyte, an Indianapolis, Ind.-based biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer and inflammatory diseases, has appointed David Meek to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. He will be responsible for the development of Endocyte’s commercial team and overall commercial strategy and execution.

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Genentech and Novartis rank as image leaders among oncologists, hematologists

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 09:59 AM

Genentech and Novartis have the best image among oncologists and hematologists, according to Market Strategies International, a market research consultancy that recently completed its 2012 Oncology Image Study.

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Novartis’ Gilenya earns positive results in extended phase III head-to-head study

Monday, June 11, 2012 02:52 PM

New long-term data for Gilenya (fingolimod), the only oral therapy approved to treat people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), show a sustained efficacy benefit and a consistent safety profile with up to 4.5 years of continuous treatment, according to Switzerland-based Novartis Pharma.

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Foundation Medicine to provide Novartis with genetic info for oncology programs

Friday, June 8, 2012 01:00 PM

Molecular information company Foundation Medicine has extended its pilot program with Novartis to provide comprehensive genomic analysis in support of Novartis' clinical oncology programs.

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Creabilis appoints Simon Russell as chief business officer

Friday, May 4, 2012 04:43 PM

Creabilis, a European biotech specializing in the development of treatments for dermatology, inflammation and pain, has appointed Simon Russell as chief business officer.

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Novartis to acquire Fougera Pharmaceuticals

Friday, May 4, 2012 08:02 AM

Switzerland-based Novartis has signed a definitive agreement to acquire specialty dermatology generics company Fougera Pharmaceuticals of Melville, N.Y., for $1.5 billion in cash.

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Europe approves Signifor, first drug for Cushing's disease

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:20 AM

The European Commission has approved Novartis’ Signifor (pasireotide) for the treatment of adult patients with Cushing's disease for whom surgery is not an option or for whom surgery has failed. Signifor is the first medicine to be approved in the E.U. targeting Cushing's disease.

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Report: Pharmaceutical market grew by 5.3% in 2011

Friday, April 20, 2012 12:29 PM

Decision Resources, a research and advisory firm for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, found that in 2011, the global pharmaceutical market, in dollar terms, benefitted significantly from positive currency effects.

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Adventrx establishes regulatory advisory board

Monday, April 9, 2012 03:47 PM

San Diego-based Adventrx Pharmaceuticals has established a regulatory advisory board, which will provide drug development and regulatory affairs guidance on the company’s interactions with the FDA.

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Novartis phase III COPD studies meet primary endpoints

Friday, April 6, 2012 03:08 PM

The first three Novartis Pharmaceuticals QVA149 phase III studies in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) all met their primary endpoints.

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