Archives for October 23, 2007

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Pfizer's cost-cutting focus no 'Kindler surprise'

By  Kirsty Barnes

As it faces an increasingly uncertain financial future, Pfizer's reaffirmation that it plans to retain its focus on cutting costs, including outsourcing and offshoring, comes as no 'Kindler surprise', unlike the firm's decision to suddenly walk away...

Merck KGaA pulls out of diabetes research

By  staff reporter

In a shock announcement at its third quarter financial results, Merck KGaA has said it will stop its diabetes research and partner out any current programmes.

eClinical news in brief

By  staff reporter

Outsourcing-Pharma tracks the latest eClinical movements, featuring Medidata, Clinphone, Phlexglobal and Octagon Research Solutions.