Health Industry News
James Jones appointed as Commercial Country Leader in Australia, of combined Takeda and Nycomed
Takeda Pharmaceuticals announces Mr James Jones has been appointed to lead the combined Takeda and Nycomed commercial operation in Australia, following the recent completion of Takeda’s acquisition of Nycomed. Mr Jones, who most recently served as Managing Director at Nycomed Australia, says Takeda and Nycomed are a strong strategic fit, with complementary geographies and product…
Read MoreWarner Chilcott team secures second ‘holy grail’
The National Warner Chilcott (WCRx) team’s regional managers, led by Rob Dickerson (centre), celebrate their second ‘holy grail’ at the 2011 PRIME Awards. Team VIVA! are thrilled to be rubbing shoulders with the pharmaceutical industry’s number one sales force, the National Warner Chilcott (WCRx) team. The WCRx team’s bold ambition “to be the team the industry…
Read MorePBS administration under public inquiry
The Government’s administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is in the spotlight this month with a public inquiry into the deferral of medicines and possible repercussions for the pharmaceutical sector. Stakeholders have until next Friday, July 15, to submit their applications to The Finance and Public Administration References Committee for the public hearing, to…
Read MoreAre we doing enough to ensure the health of Aussie men?
As International Men’s Health Week wraps up for the year, Team VIVA! takes a look at some of the ways Australians are raising awareness for men’s health and welfare issues, and how new research suggests more needs to be done to ensure the future health of Aussie men. International Men’s Health Week, an initiative of…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications strengthening its award-winning team
VIVA! Communications has improved the strength of its enviable team with the appointment of two new members. Kirsty Noffke and Mahsa Lotfizadeh have joined the team of dynamic and innovative communication strategists as an Account Executive and Account Associate, respectively. Kirsty brings a unique and creative approach to the VIVA! team, having worked as a…
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