Business article - November 15, 2020
Making room for a Scandinavian culture
Linn Mandahl is steering the Scandinavian arm of AbbVie, and in times of both internal and external changes, a strong culture as a platform is her key to success. In 2019, a Scandinavian organization in the global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie was formed. The merge of the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian operations included around 230 employees […]
Careers article - November 14, 2020
Corporate storytelling – populate the trademark with reality
The method of storytelling has been an excellent way to spread information, knowledge and experiences for centuries. For ages mankind has gathered around the camp fire to tell each other stories and share life experiences. Perhaps we do not gather around the camp fire as often anymore. Instead we share stories at conferences, around the […]
Careers article - November 3, 2020
The world’s first professorship in sustainable development in pharmacy
The professorship at the University of Helsinki, which is being established with the support of a fund, is aimed at strengthening sustainable development expertise in pharmacy across the globe. The University’s Faculty of Pharmacy has established a fund to support the establishment of the professorship. A nest egg of €200,000 has already been received as […]
Careers article - October 12, 2020
Recruitment drive underway at Diamyd Medical
The company is moving its production of the GAD65 protein, the active substance in its diabetes vaccine Diamyd, from abroad to Umeå, Sweden. The new unit is around 1,000 square meters in size and contains clean rooms, laboratories and offices. Today, the unit has six employees, including protein scientists and quality management. ”We are short […]
Careers article - September 15, 2020
LEO Pharma’s 2030 strategy might to lead to reduction of staff
At the end of August, LEO Pharma announced that it will accelerate its R&D efforts and diversify its portfolio of medicines to cover a range of dermatological indications including rare diseases. The company is aiming to launch a new innovative treatment every 2-3 years, it states. “Building on our strong legacy and deep understanding of […]
Careers article - August 13, 2020
Going back to work after vacation – 11 tips
Getting back to work after a long and relaxing holiday can be quite hard, perhaps even harder now when we are in the middle of a pandemic. Here is some advice to make things easier and make your return less stress-free. 1. Plan your return Most people focus on getting organized for departure, perhaps maximizing […]
