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July 2008
Abiraterone acclaimed as the most significant medical advance in 70 years
Abiraterone, a new drug potentially capable of treating aggressive prostate cancer is being acclaimed as the most significant advance in medicine for …
New NICE guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatment cause concern amongst campaigners
Campaigners are claiming that the National Institute for health and clinical excellence (NICE) are set to limit the availability of certain drugs …
Hayfever treatment may provide a new solution for Alzheimer's patients
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is caused by a loss of brain cells and poor communication …
Good or bad? Variable Ritalin use exposed by latest statistics...
Recent statistics have exposed a wide variation in the use of Ritalin, prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) throughout England. Official …
Interesting results which may shed light on the effect of a mother's weight on future generations...
Chemicals found in the wombs of overweight mothers may increase the risk of their children becoming obese claim US scientists from the …
Enzyme may provide a faster, more effective therapy for neurological patients
Scientists have used the enzyme chondroitinase, ordinarily utilised by bacteria to invade cells, to assist in the rehabilitation of spinal cord and …
Controversial procedure provides interesting results for retinitis pigmentosa patients
An experimental and controversial transplant conducted by US researchers has produced interesting results for sufferers of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular …
MS sufferers failed by the NHS
A recent audit suggests that guidelines established in 2003 outlining the necessary care and facilities for Multiple Sclerosis patients are not being met …
High blood pressure increases risk of dementia.
A new study by the Imperial College London, published in the Lancet Neurology Journal, suggests that better controlled blood pressure throughout middle …
Government pledges spend on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy despite a negative response...
The government has pledged 173 million pounds to ensure more Cognitive Behavioural Therapists are available to patients on the NHS. Whilst some welcome …
Deadly form of malaria on the increase in the UK
Incidents of the deadliest form of malaria in the UK are on the increase, a trend attributed to a greater number of …
New links between users of potent cannabis and psychosis
Psychiatrists have discovered that individuals, who smoke the potent variety of cannabis containing THC, are 18 times more likely to develop psychosis than …
Development in IVF testing may provide a greater insight for patients
Doctors hope to be able to predict the probability of a woman becoming pregnant prior to IVF insemination, which could mean a …
New test to provide hope for multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis patients in developing countries
A new initiative which will significantly increase the rate that multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is diagnosed and treated is being phased in across …
June 2008
Prenatal benefits of Mediterranean diet
A study by the University of Crete has shown that pregnant women who follow a Mediterranean style diet have children who are 45% …
Scepticism over NICE decision to allow Acomplia to be prescribed on the NHS
The National Institute for Healthcare and Clinical Excellence (NICE), an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on the promotion of good …
New gene test may enable doctors to pin-point those at risk of breast cancer sooner
A simple, non-invasive gene test which would enable scientists to detect flaws that could potentially lead to breast cancer could become a …
Warning: this tablet contains nothing at all.
American company Efficacy Brands, will soon be marketing a revolutionary new pill in the UK, and it does absolutely nothing! The cherry …
Children to teach parents about 5-a-day
One in three parents questioned in a recent survey involving 1000 participants and conducted by the Department of Health, suspect that their children …
Clincal trial reports potential new treatment for skin cancer
A 52 year old man suffering from advanced skin cancer has seemingly been cured of his condition following a new technique tested in …
Cholesterol lowering statins may be instrumental in minimising the risk of emergency caesarean procedures.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have concluded that high levels of bad cholesterol may weaken the contractions felt during childbirth, rendering …
Scientists pledge to tackle unknown viruses
Scientists have pledged to locate the last remaining viruses on the planet in an attempt to reduce the risk that new diseases …
New research demonstrates a link between CETP gene and a decreased risk of heart disease
New research, published by British and Dutch scientists suggests that up to a third of people may have genes which enable them …
Study reveals GPs still prescribing anti-psychotic medication to elderly dementia patients despite government guidelines
BBC Podcast ‘File on 4’ has publicised findings which claim that GPs, in direct contravention of government guidelines, are prescribing anti-psychotic medications to …
Surgical robot to revolutionise hip and knee replacement surgery
A robot known as ‘The Sculptor,’ may prove substantially beneficial to surgeons during hip and knee replacement surgery. The assistance of the …
New drug provides renewed hope for migraine sufferers
A new drug designed to reduce the risk of migraine has produced promising results in clinical trials, renewing hope for many sufferers. …
Chemical composition of genes may provide clue to cancer risk
Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, scientists at the UK Institute of Food Research in Norwich have identified possible …
New study suggests the immune system can be used to help fight Alzheimer's disease
A report published in the journal ‘Nature Medicine’ conducted by US scientists from Yale University has suggested the immune system could be …
Scientists find possible link between cot death and common bacteria
A study conducted by Great Ormond Street Hospital suggests there may be a plausible link between common, potentially harmful bacteria and cot …
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HTA regulations for collection of cord blood.
Clinical trial for high-street anti-ageing cream
Widely used cancer drug linked to brain damage side effects
London hospital fits revolutionary new 'eye' to blind man
Government report proves efficacy of vaccines.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pradaxa welcomed by experts.
Renewed concerns over the safety of vitamin supplements.
Ketogenic diet can be more effective than drugs for childhood epilepsy
Dust mite reduction equipment - a waste of money?
Eisai take NICE ruling to Court of Appeal.
Possible link between pollution and pneumonia.
The HGH black market.
GW Pharmaceutical suffers decrease in share prices
Concerns over premature conclusions of drug trials
Depression linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Increase in number of British kids on anti-psychotic medication.
New study finds GSK anti-HIV drug increases risk of heart disease.
Paracetamol and liquids by far the best treatment for childhood colds
Novartis sight-saving medicine to be recommended by NICE
Fresh TB research findings may lead the way to new treatments.
Concern at ‘over-prescription’ of anti-psychotic drugs.
MRI scans risk false positives.
Possible deregulation of laser treatments
HRT must be used in early stages of menopause to maximise efficacy.
Labour MPs to vote freely on key embryo bill clauses.
Drug trial safety monitoring fear.
Phantom heads prepare dental students for an early start
Possible new gene therapy to treat rare brain-wasting condition
Natural protein provides blindness cure clue
Womb conditions can affect future fertility.
No evidence for links between deodrants and breast cancer
Postcode lottery for prostate cancer care
No smoking day – Weds 12th March.
Gout risk could be in the genes.
Low testosterone levels linked to depression in older men.
New in-store GP services
Fresh research raises hopes for obesity drugs
New genetic marker may help in fight against breast cancer.
GSK’s Lapdap withdrawn.
A good year for Ipsen.
Teenagers to be offered nicotine replacement therapies
Antidepressants not much more effective than a placebo
New IVF technique to be trialled in the UK
Viagra may damage fertility
First-ever palliative care strategy for children in England.
Healthy Sperm is needed for healthy children
Kidney drug to help fight against malaria
Daily exercise is essential for keeping weight off after dieting.
Pharmacists and public urged to use Yellow Card Scheme.
Conflicting results over intensive glucose control.
NHS to carry out pioneering cell transplants on diabetes patients
Increased drinking amongst successful men
Genetically modified viruses can kill pain
British surgeons to repair hearts with stem cell injections
Work stress linked to heart attack risk
Controversial DNA Website comes to UK
Earthquakes provide clues for epilepsy prevention
“Presumed consent” for organ donation
Beating heart grown in laboratory
Norovirus reaches epidemic proportions
A little alcohol + active lifestyle = longer life
Commons call for drug decisions to be made faster
Better health and IQs for breastfed babies
Lack of sleep can lead to obesity
New pacemaker prevents fainting
Cosmetic clinics underplay surgery risks
New screening programme for at risk patients
New indications for aloe vera
Flu medicines used to create crystal meth
Biotech prescribing set to rise
Competition and the dollar stymie Glaxo profit
World's first 360º MRI scanner in Oxford
Danger of hoists and slings highlighted
Nano wound care unveiled
Global pharmaceutical sales increase
Direct to pharmacy sales takes off
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Healthcare Sales Specialist - £23-35k plus company car!!
Location: South West, Wales and West Midlands
Salary: £23-25k plus company car
Notes: Healthcare Sales Specialist- Critical Care 9 month maternity cover South West, Wales & West Midlands £23-25k, plus company car As a salesperson within our clients Health Care division, you'll have an opportunity to gain experience and build relationships across distinct customer sectors. Our client's goal is to supply customers in the U.K and around the world with the most innovative and highest quality surgical, sterilisation, infection control, patient care, orthopaedic and wound care products and medical services in the industry. As a sales professional, you will be given opportunities to develop and evolve effective business relationships with end users and distributors. The primary objective will be to ensure territory goals relating to sales and profitability are met. In addition to the fantastic salary, our client will do everything possible to ensure their sales professionals become well rounded and extremely knowledgeable. New employees receive a combination of classroom training, field training, and operating room observational training. This initial eight week in-depth training process covers products, customers and methods of selling. If this role is of interest to you, please call us today on 01225 336335 or email a copy of your CV to tom@starmedical.co.uk
Specialist opp with a blue-chip company, with the potential to earn £45-56k plus benefits
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £45-56k plus company car, 15% annual bonus and stock option
Notes: Senior Product Manager Renal Hampshire Would you like to work in a specialist area and project your career forward with a blue-chip company? If so, our client can offer you a competitive salary of approximately £45-56k depending on experience, and a great working environment. You will be responsible for delivering marketing plans to meet customer needs within a defined marketing budget. You will be creating and implementing a 12-month plan for products within the renal range to maximise sales across the board. This strategic and exciting role will provide ample opportunity to work on plenty of fantastic products. We need a candidate has some or all of the following qualities; Degree in life sciences or equivalent qualification Product marketing experience in secondary care product(s) IT literate, numerate and analytical Self starter, able to complete tasks and manage to deadlines Excellent communication/influencing skills. In return our company is offering not only a competitive salary, but also a company car (NOTE: there will be no option of a car allowance), 15% annual bonus, and stock option To apply for this position please contact David on 01225 336335 or alternatively email me on david@starmedical.co.uk
Rare opportunity for someone with a medical background, with the potential to earn up to £30k!
Location: Kent
Salary: £30k, depending on experience
Notes: We have a rare opportunity to work in hospital/university sales selling medical training simulators with excellent benefits; you can earn a competitive salary of up to £30K (dependant on experience). You will be responsible for developing business opportunities within hospitals and universities throughout the UK. This will involve the promotion of our client’s products through sales visits to new and existing customers. The role has a prominent strategic element to it; you will be required to plan and implement strategy for UK development. We need a candidate that has a medical background (RGN or similar qualification) and proven sales experience who, can self motivate, with a commercial mindset. You will be required to travel extensively throughout the UK and a few nights away from home is a possibility. To apply for this position please contact David on 01225 336335 or alternatively email me on david@starmedical.co.uk
Salary up to £55k for an Operations Manager for a global, blue-chip pharma company
Location: South East
Salary: Up to £55k plus exciting benefits available!
Notes: Operations Manager/Regional Business Manager/Area Sales Manager South East Are you an existing RBM ready to take your career in the direction of second line management? Or are you looking for a position with greater strategic authority? If so we have the right company for you!! We are looking for an outstanding candidate for an Operations Manager role covering the south east, who can pro-actively drive the company in the right direction. You will need to be able to inspire others to fulfil their full potential and have experience in managing business, and working with payer channels to deliver outcomes. You will need a flair for and experience of coaching, leading and managing. If you think that you fit the bill, we can offer you a very competitive salary; up to £55,000 plus a very exciting benefits! If you are interested in applying please contact David on 01225 336335 or alternatively email me on david@starmedical.co.uk
Brilliant opportunity with competitive salary for a blue-chip pharma company with an esteemed reputation
Location: South and West Yorkshire
Salary: Very competitive
Notes: NHS Liaison/Key Account Manager South and West Yorkshire Osteoporosis Do you want to work for a large blue-chip company with a great bonus structure and even better reputation? If yes or you would like more details please read on...... You will work across South and West Yorkshire and be responsible for creating a good sales environment in which to promote and sell our client’s product. This will involve working across the board for all sectors of the Pharmaceutical industry but you will mainly work within Secondary Care and the PCTs. In this exciting and stimulating role, you will need to focus on understanding your local health economy and then identify ways to maximise business opportunities within it. We need a candidate that has been successful in their previous role; you must be able to demonstrate your previous successful sales experience particularly in secondary care, and your knowledge of the NHS environment. You will be skilled at identifying customer needs and capable of developing and delivering propositions which add value to the organisation. An understanding of health economics is desirable but not essential. In return there is very a competitive salary and plenty of opportunity for promotion To apply for this position please email Tom@starmedical.co.uk or alternatively call me on 01225 336335
Attractive bonus for a fantastic Territory Business Mngr - esteemed market leader!
Location: South West/South Wales
Salary: Excellent packages depending on experience - attractive bonus, pension and healthcare incentives
Notes: Territory Business Manager (TBM) South West/South Wales This well established Israeli company has a firm base and strong product pipeline; it is involved in the development, production and marketing of generic and ethical products. It is already the Market Leader with the Multiple Sclerosis product in the United States and has about a 20-25% market share in the UK. With the Parkinson's launch on the horizon, this innovative company plans to cement their position as a global pharmaceutical leader. This is a Specialist Hospital Sales role within the Neurology marketplace, suited ideally to someone who has strong experience and contacts within Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. It is an autonomous role which requires a high level of business and account management expertise, coupled with demonstrable sales achievements as well as a good scientific and technical ability. This niche position will be of great interest to successful specialists looking for a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing market. You will target a relatively small number of accounts across this geographical area (approximately 70 Multiple Sclerosis centres and 150 Multiple Sclerosis Nurses throughout the UK). Neurologists and Nurses are the key contacts within this therapy area and the company does have a very experienced Nurse Advisor working closely with the team. Excellent packages will be offered (dependant on experience) inclusive of attractive bonus, pension and health incentives. If you think that you have what it takes and are ready for a new challenge, get in touch TODAY!! Email me on tom@starmedical.co.uk or call Tom on 01225 336 335!
Key Account Exec role - esteemed top 20 company offering great benefits
Location: Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Hampshire
Salary: competitive, plus bonus, company car, pension and healthcare scheme
Notes: Key Account Executive Psychiatry Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Hampshire Our client, a top 20 pharma company, is looking to recruit a new Key Account Executive. This is an exciting opportunity to join an esteemed and highly successful pharmaceutical organisation. Furthermore, our client is offering a competitive salary, bonus, company car, pension and healthcare scheme; interested yet? Working across the South West, you will be responsible for the maximising sales of their main Psychiatry product. It is an advanced, strategic position, working within secondary care and PCTs. This is a key account focused role, so candidates that are used to working autonomously on business projects will excel. If you relish the buzz of investigating, creating and establishing new business opportunities and relationships, then this is the role for you! We need a candidate that has worked at this level previously and can demonstrate successful KOL development. You will need to provide examples of previous successful new business development and display a sense of skilled strategy when it comes to managing your territory. Don't hesitate, call me today - Tom on 01225 336 335 or email your CV to tom@starmedical.co.uk
Med Rep role with top 20 pharma company, gr8 salary and many benefits
Location: Durham
Salary: Competitive plus bonus, laptop, company car, mobile, pension and medical insurance
Notes: Medical Rep Durham - TS & DL bricks Pain Would you like to work for a top 20 UK pharmaceutical company as a Medical Representative within Primary & Secondary care, offering fantastic benefits? Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus bonus, laptop, company car, mobile, pension & medical insurance. Our client is looking for a candidate to promote and sell products in the pain management arena to specified customers within Primary & Secondary care. Demonstrable success within the pharmaceutical industry is essential. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, RGN, ‘A’ level biology or equivalent. ABPI if appropriate. If you are passionate about achieving excellence & are able to demonstrate effective use of initiative then this is the role for you! If you believe you’re the right person for this role, please contact Tom on 01225 336 335 or email a copy of your CV to tom@starmedical.co.uk
Top 20 pharma company, bonus, company & more for med rep role
Location: Medway/Kent
Salary: Very competitive plus an excellent selection of benefits
Notes: Medical Rep Medway/Kent Pain Would you like to work for a top 20 UK pharmaceutical company as a Medical Representative within Primary & Secondary care, offering fantastic benefits? There is a competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus bonus, laptop, company car, mobile, pension & medical insurance on offer! Our client is looking for a candidate to promote and sell products in the pain management arena to agreed customers within Primary & Secondary care. Therefore, we’re looking for someone with demonstrable success within the pharmaceutical industry! The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, RGN, ‘A’ level biology or equivalent, plus the ABPI if appropriate. If you are passionate about achieving excellence & are able to demonstrate effective use of initiative then this is the role for you! If you believe you’re the right person for this role, please contact David on 01225 336 335 or email a copy of your CV to david@starmedical.co.uk
Senior Product Mngr wanted: esteemed company, new product launches!
Location: Maidenhead
Salary: Fantastic salary package based on experience
Notes: Senior Product Manager, Anti TNF and Rheumatology Head Office - Maidenhead Are you looking to further your career with a well-respected pharmaceutical company? If so, we have the role for you! Our client is a global leader in prescription pharmaceuticals with a long history of pioneering developments in the areas of women’s health care, neuroscience, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular therapy, vaccines and infectious disease, haemophilia, immunology and oncology. This is an awesome opportunity for an outstanding candidate to further capitalise on the current success of the company; the salary package is flexible and will be based on experience. Our client also has a phenomenal pipeline, including large Alzheimer’s brands coming in a couple of years, a new version of their meningitis drug, a launch of a new drug for opioid induced constipation, and two new brands in the female health area. This role is at advanced product manager level therefore the successful applicant for this position will need to be experienced and competent marketers. The successful candidate must also have pharma marketing experience, be driven to succeed but effective in the way that they take people along with them. You must be highly focused, yet collaborative in your approach. The successful candidate would also ideally have biologic experience with other rheumatoid arthritis drugs; if not, they need large brand experience, ideally in a specialist area. If you think that you have what it takes and are ready for a new challenge, get in touch TODAY!! Email me on tom@starmedical.co.uk or call Tom on 01225 336 335!
