Pharmaceutical Executive-01-08-2009

Merck isn't bragging about the positive data it received regarding the use of its landmark HPV vaccine in men. But the pharma giant also isn't wasting time submitting the info to FDA. Pharm Exec talked to the lead investigator behind the trials to find out why this could be another milestone for Merck.

One week into the new year, and word is trickling out that some large advertising firms are gearing up for heavy cuts. First out the gate is WPP, which is expected to be cutting thousands of jobs.

With the departure and retirement of two-thirds of Donahoe Purohit Miller, the middle child has rebranded itself Purohit Navigation and is going after the pharma market as a one-stop-shop for all its branding needs.