Health and Happiness to everyone except that slimey DB.
Happy New Year
mercredi 31 décembre 2014
This is Billy Jericho. I have returned from my journey
This is Billy Jericho.
I have returned from my journey. I paddled my way around the world in a canoe. It did not have wifi, so I haven't posted on this board for over ten years. I want you to imagine paddling a canoe around the world for ten years, and then imagine how happy I am to be back amongst those on this board. My loved ones.
For the last ten years I have subsisted on tuna blood for hydration and pistachios for protein and calories. I went through a great deal of trouble to catch the tuna, and I now wonder why I didn't eat the tuna but instead simply drank tuna blood.
I have seen many places and done many things. I will be sharing these with you, my followers, over the next few weeks. For now, please know that I have returned and I've survived, thrived and revived. I have decided to start my own religion that will be dedicated to the greater power and glory of me. I know I can count on each of you to come to church on Thursdays to pray to me and my little brother, Jerixxo.
Look forward to hearing from me again soon.
Billy
I have returned from my journey. I paddled my way around the world in a canoe. It did not have wifi, so I haven't posted on this board for over ten years. I want you to imagine paddling a canoe around the world for ten years, and then imagine how happy I am to be back amongst those on this board. My loved ones.
For the last ten years I have subsisted on tuna blood for hydration and pistachios for protein and calories. I went through a great deal of trouble to catch the tuna, and I now wonder why I didn't eat the tuna but instead simply drank tuna blood.
I have seen many places and done many things. I will be sharing these with you, my followers, over the next few weeks. For now, please know that I have returned and I've survived, thrived and revived. I have decided to start my own religion that will be dedicated to the greater power and glory of me. I know I can count on each of you to come to church on Thursdays to pray to me and my little brother, Jerixxo.
Look forward to hearing from me again soon.
Billy
This is Billy Jericho. I have returned from my journey
I Wouldn't Say "Happy New Year"
Nothing is Happy about what this New Year will bring to the sales force. Good luck.
I Wouldn't Say "Happy New Year"
Unbroken
As a resident, I vow to never prescribe you Japanese products. Anyone who does is unamerican.
Unbroken
HAPPY NEW YEAR MAMA MERCK!!!
Thanks for the RFM of sandwiches, horderves and booze for my party tonight!
Oh and by the way... Catch me if you can!!!!
I love you Merck!
Oh and by the way... Catch me if you can!!!!
I love you Merck!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MAMA MERCK!!!
To my fellow Amgen reps
The rationale for our CSO conversion is listed in this onyx thread. Please be safe and prepared for more changes that Amgen is not telling us about in the new year.
http://ift.tt/14dcn2n
"Team Onyx who ever you are. The reason TH is being so nice to you and why you have preferential treatment is because TH pushed hard for your acquisition and quite frankly overpaid for Onyx. You aren't a bad buy, but still haven't proven to be worth the $10B since that was based off a forecast of generating at least $2B a year. TH knows that he will look bad if you can't deliver so he is willing to give you far more resources in terms of budget and headcount for you to make those revenue numbers. Noticed I said revenue. While other legacy Amgen business units will be judge of profitability, you get the pass on that as long as you hit top line numbers for now. Much like how VB has stripped other BUs of resources for CV, you get the same benefit. This is why the OBU and INBU are being downsized because both CV and Onyx are considered growth products."
"So basically political battles between new hires from newly formed BU (CV/Onyx) vs. legacy Amgen leadership in established business units that TH has no respect for is why INBU and OBU are targets for CSO conversion in 2015?"
"Unfortunately yes. Until TH leaves (word is he would for a top Biopharma CEO job), Onyx will likely be given preferential treatment until then."
http://ift.tt/14dcn2n
"Team Onyx who ever you are. The reason TH is being so nice to you and why you have preferential treatment is because TH pushed hard for your acquisition and quite frankly overpaid for Onyx. You aren't a bad buy, but still haven't proven to be worth the $10B since that was based off a forecast of generating at least $2B a year. TH knows that he will look bad if you can't deliver so he is willing to give you far more resources in terms of budget and headcount for you to make those revenue numbers. Noticed I said revenue. While other legacy Amgen business units will be judge of profitability, you get the pass on that as long as you hit top line numbers for now. Much like how VB has stripped other BUs of resources for CV, you get the same benefit. This is why the OBU and INBU are being downsized because both CV and Onyx are considered growth products."
"So basically political battles between new hires from newly formed BU (CV/Onyx) vs. legacy Amgen leadership in established business units that TH has no respect for is why INBU and OBU are targets for CSO conversion in 2015?"
"Unfortunately yes. Until TH leaves (word is he would for a top Biopharma CEO job), Onyx will likely be given preferential treatment until then."
To my fellow Amgen reps
The company that never came out of the ashes.
It's been years of failures with dismal earnings. 2015 has more people looking for jobs than ever before.
Kim M
Kim M
The company that never came out of the ashes.
Broke into Pharma...and Now I want out
ummmm....Where the nearest exit ?
Living the dream, late 20's making 6 figures..company car, good benefits, free gas but loosing my mind.
Where do I begin?...been in Pharma for a little over a year and it finally hit me I'm not cut it out for this travesty. My gosh...its hard to up get it in the morning. Yes i've had others jobs were the work was more and pay much less and customers where tough to deal with but the mind f*ck of this industry is unparalleled.
There is absolutely no respect or value in this field. I joined pharma thinking I was going to have an impact on people, a rewarding job where I was respected by my customers and peers. A place where advancement opportunities came to those who put in the time and worked hard. A company where my supervisor didn't play favorites and invested his time in my development, a place where people worked as a team and collaborated to increase sales.....but boy has this been anything farther from the truth. Instead my job description best suits a clown with his red nose and floppy shoes who works in a circus and sole purpose is to entertain the office cows in return of access and scripts.
In this job all laws of logic, science and reason are thrown out the window and if you dare use them you are the bad guy! If you want to get into pharma consider the following..
#1 Laziness has killed this industry. The lazy rep becomes the lazy manager, the lazy manager expect knowledge and results of things he was too lazy to address. Your lazy counterparts are offended if you log in too many calls or work a full shift. Oh, and heaven forbid you get to see a doctor more often by waiting a bit longer than they are used to, then your added effort will be seen as call falsification and will need to be explained with your manger on your next field ride.
#2 Avoid jobs with Pods - Honey Booboo has been with the company...oh my... for 4 years and she has still not gotten her promotion!!! Well, Honey Booboo will and start canceling your lunches and appointments with doctors behind your back, accuse you of call falsification and report the slightest mishap just to make sure you don't get ahead in line (True story). Trust no one. Anything past hello or goodbye will be scrutinized and used against you in the court of morons.
#3 Do you need a signature?! - look around if you don't see anyone from Fedex or UPS then this is you cue to put on the show! start juggling chainsaws as you deliver your 10 second detail approved by your retard manager. Don't worry about the mindless look on the Doctors face after all you dropped the samples and gave them lunch so your job here is done!
#4 The rejects ruin the culture - See that miserable rep from Pfizer or Merck on other blog hating his life and the values of his company...well guess what?! soon he will be your new manager...Surprise!! Ironically he'll start implementing the same stupid tactics down the food chain and pass on the misery from all his previous jobs on to you.
#5 Check your ego at the door...no better yet throw it out the window. The longest intellectual conversation you will have with anyone in an office will be with the MA about last night's episode of the Kardashians or about what type of food you are bringing next time. Would you like fries with that? White or wheat? Diet or regular? Somedays I swear i'm fooled into thinking that I work for either UPS or McD's or both! (Disclamer: nothing wrong with working at McDs or UPS both of these professions have more value than a pharma rep)
#6 - The higher your emotional intelligence the more you will suffer. If you held any real sales job before AND were ever good at it then you've developed the ability of sensing emotions and picking up cues rather quickly. The moment you realize that on your best day the same value you bring can be done by a 12yr old delivery boy then thats the day the floor will be removed from under you. Hence, the industry is left with either A) individuals with no emotional intelligence AKA retards, meatheads and bimbos or B) those who have sold out for the money...same class as strippers, prostitutes, used car salesman and debt collectors.
#7 Being a pharma rep is like buying a new car, the more miles you have in the industry the less value you in the market. "Pharma Reps need not apply" or "Will entertain the idea of pharma reps with no more than 5 years of pharma experience" are the words under some of the other sales jobs I've encountered. Your better off deleting pharma of your resume and just telling your new employer that you just woke up from a 5 yr self induced coma.
My job is up for grabs you can have it. I'm done
Living the dream, late 20's making 6 figures..company car, good benefits, free gas but loosing my mind.
Where do I begin?...been in Pharma for a little over a year and it finally hit me I'm not cut it out for this travesty. My gosh...its hard to up get it in the morning. Yes i've had others jobs were the work was more and pay much less and customers where tough to deal with but the mind f*ck of this industry is unparalleled.
There is absolutely no respect or value in this field. I joined pharma thinking I was going to have an impact on people, a rewarding job where I was respected by my customers and peers. A place where advancement opportunities came to those who put in the time and worked hard. A company where my supervisor didn't play favorites and invested his time in my development, a place where people worked as a team and collaborated to increase sales.....but boy has this been anything farther from the truth. Instead my job description best suits a clown with his red nose and floppy shoes who works in a circus and sole purpose is to entertain the office cows in return of access and scripts.
In this job all laws of logic, science and reason are thrown out the window and if you dare use them you are the bad guy! If you want to get into pharma consider the following..
#1 Laziness has killed this industry. The lazy rep becomes the lazy manager, the lazy manager expect knowledge and results of things he was too lazy to address. Your lazy counterparts are offended if you log in too many calls or work a full shift. Oh, and heaven forbid you get to see a doctor more often by waiting a bit longer than they are used to, then your added effort will be seen as call falsification and will need to be explained with your manger on your next field ride.
#2 Avoid jobs with Pods - Honey Booboo has been with the company...oh my... for 4 years and she has still not gotten her promotion!!! Well, Honey Booboo will and start canceling your lunches and appointments with doctors behind your back, accuse you of call falsification and report the slightest mishap just to make sure you don't get ahead in line (True story). Trust no one. Anything past hello or goodbye will be scrutinized and used against you in the court of morons.
#3 Do you need a signature?! - look around if you don't see anyone from Fedex or UPS then this is you cue to put on the show! start juggling chainsaws as you deliver your 10 second detail approved by your retard manager. Don't worry about the mindless look on the Doctors face after all you dropped the samples and gave them lunch so your job here is done!
#4 The rejects ruin the culture - See that miserable rep from Pfizer or Merck on other blog hating his life and the values of his company...well guess what?! soon he will be your new manager...Surprise!! Ironically he'll start implementing the same stupid tactics down the food chain and pass on the misery from all his previous jobs on to you.
#5 Check your ego at the door...no better yet throw it out the window. The longest intellectual conversation you will have with anyone in an office will be with the MA about last night's episode of the Kardashians or about what type of food you are bringing next time. Would you like fries with that? White or wheat? Diet or regular? Somedays I swear i'm fooled into thinking that I work for either UPS or McD's or both! (Disclamer: nothing wrong with working at McDs or UPS both of these professions have more value than a pharma rep)
#6 - The higher your emotional intelligence the more you will suffer. If you held any real sales job before AND were ever good at it then you've developed the ability of sensing emotions and picking up cues rather quickly. The moment you realize that on your best day the same value you bring can be done by a 12yr old delivery boy then thats the day the floor will be removed from under you. Hence, the industry is left with either A) individuals with no emotional intelligence AKA retards, meatheads and bimbos or B) those who have sold out for the money...same class as strippers, prostitutes, used car salesman and debt collectors.
#7 Being a pharma rep is like buying a new car, the more miles you have in the industry the less value you in the market. "Pharma Reps need not apply" or "Will entertain the idea of pharma reps with no more than 5 years of pharma experience" are the words under some of the other sales jobs I've encountered. Your better off deleting pharma of your resume and just telling your new employer that you just woke up from a 5 yr self induced coma.
My job is up for grabs you can have it. I'm done
Broke into Pharma...and Now I want out
Marketer Compensation
I am considering a marketing position at a local home health agency that provides skilled, non-skilled, and therapy services. What is an average amount of compensation I should expect to receive per referral that generated that turns into an admission?
Marketer Compensation
Ex Oncology Sales Director
Notice how the posts about her demise keep getting deleted? Incompetence and bad behavior will catch up to you eventually - even at Lilly Oncology.
Ex Oncology Sales Director
Teva is going to eat some Neupogen for dinner
Last week, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) announced that an additional administration option for Granix injection has been approved by the FDA. The FDA has approved Granix for self-administration by patients and caregivers.
Teva plans to launch a new Granix syringe for self-administration in early 2015. The currently available Granix syringe is indicated only for administration by a health care professional.
Granix is approved for the reduction in the duration of severe neutropenia in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anticancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.
We are pleased with the FDA approving Granix injection for self-administration by patients and caregivers. It will provide a convenient option for patients who have an issue with visiting physicians multiple times.
Other approved neutropenia drugs include Amgen Inc.'s (
AMGN
) Neupogen indicated for the reduction of the risk of infection in patients with tumors, who are receiving strong chemotherapy that may cause severe neutropenia with fever.
Teva plans to launch a new Granix syringe for self-administration in early 2015. The currently available Granix syringe is indicated only for administration by a health care professional.
Granix is approved for the reduction in the duration of severe neutropenia in patients with nonmyeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anticancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.
We are pleased with the FDA approving Granix injection for self-administration by patients and caregivers. It will provide a convenient option for patients who have an issue with visiting physicians multiple times.
Other approved neutropenia drugs include Amgen Inc.'s (
AMGN
) Neupogen indicated for the reduction of the risk of infection in patients with tumors, who are receiving strong chemotherapy that may cause severe neutropenia with fever.
Teva is going to eat some Neupogen for dinner
mardi 30 décembre 2014
Q4/2014 IT Changes
Any thoughts on the shake-up in Quest IT? We're losing hundreds of years experience based on completely unnecessary and not well thought out changes. It's not going to be pretty.
Q4/2014 IT Changes
Job Postings
How are current postings being handled?
Are we on hold for Merck to take over the process?
Are we on hold for Merck to take over the process?
Job Postings
AZ will become an Ideal company, if they did this ONE thing...
Let's see what you think will make AZ the best pharma company?
I say: If AZ trained and instilled in their CBDs and DSM/DBMs the LEADERSHIP skills. MAde them Leaders and not Managers
I say: If AZ trained and instilled in their CBDs and DSM/DBMs the LEADERSHIP skills. MAde them Leaders and not Managers
AZ will become an Ideal company, if they did this ONE thing...
Victoza stalled in Europe
Victoza has stalled in Europe
Degludec has tanked in UK
Lixi - is the only growing GLP in uk
Yes I am being a troll - but the above are all true
Degludec has tanked in UK
Lixi - is the only growing GLP in uk
Yes I am being a troll - but the above are all true
Victoza stalled in Europe
Cars
can someone please share what car options are offered for the diabetes team? Thank you for serious replies please.
Cars
Recruiters on East Coast
Could anyone provide updated contacts on East Coast (North Carolina area) as many of the emails provided through a general search have come up as non existent emails! I have extensive b2b sales but no pharma or med device. Also, is it frowned upon to offer the Recruiter money from my end, such as a "finder's fee"? Thanks.
Recruiters on East Coast
Florida/SE Region and No Compete Clause
Quest's "No Compete" clause is not an issue in Florida I hear? I was recently told about a former Solstas Sales Director hired in Florida as a Director of Strategic Alliance who left Quest after about 6 months to work as a regional sales director at PCLS. Since she has been there she has solicited employees and hired at least one. I heard she was even given a teary good bye by the VP down there in Tampa? What? Florida is sure filled with crazies but the no state income tax, no non-compete enforcement and sunny weather have motivated me to look for work down there. The VP of Commercial seems to be a cream puff so this decision is looking even better.
Florida/SE Region and No Compete Clause
FUSILEV patent decision timing??
when is the decision date for the generic fusilev to be known?? early Jan?
80% of revenue may go up in smoke if the decision goes the wrong way. buy your puts just in case
80% of revenue may go up in smoke if the decision goes the wrong way. buy your puts just in case
FUSILEV patent decision timing??
Costa Rica Trip
Does anyone know the hotel we are staying in for the Costa Rican trip? Hope they don't go cheap on us. Hope it's 5 star accommodations for all the hard work I've put in to drive Osphena sales.
Costa Rica Trip
Shut this board down
Let's start the transition now by shutting this board down and transitioning to the Actavis board.
Shut this board down
Novartis uber alles - you are warned
Novartis has reported earlier successes with related mTOR compounds. In September the company presented the final results of a Phase III trial of Afinitor (everolimus) in patients with well-differentiated advanced and progressive pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). This was part of the RADIANT-3 (RAD001 In Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors) trial. mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibition was confirmed in advanced pNET. The results of the study indicated a median overall survival (OS) of 44.02 months in patients receiving everolimus, compared to 37.68 months in those receiving placebo.
“Novartis has more than 25 years of helping to advance NET care and this study, part of the largest global clinical program in NET, emphasizes our commitment to helping fulfill unmet needs for patients living with this disease,” said Alessandro Riva, Global Head, Novartis Oncology Development and Medical Affairs in a statement.
“Novartis has more than 25 years of helping to advance NET care and this study, part of the largest global clinical program in NET, emphasizes our commitment to helping fulfill unmet needs for patients living with this disease,” said Alessandro Riva, Global Head, Novartis Oncology Development and Medical Affairs in a statement.
Novartis uber alles - you are warned
lundi 29 décembre 2014
Great People of India
Why don't you give us the time off between Christmas and New Years? You spend more money on gas, samples, etc.... Then what you will make in sales over this time period. You need to remember your economics "opportunity cost" is the strategy here. Remember if you think you're the smartest ones in the room......most likely you're not!
Great People of India
Independent Sales Reps 1099 RESIDUAL $INCOME$ US
This is TRULY the Opportunity of a Lifetime! If you are interested in earning residual income while helping people get healthy, then this is for you. Full-Time/Part-Time/Any-time. Start slow in your spare time or go big & reap the rewards. This is a 1099 with 11 ways to get paid. Commissions paid weekly (every Friday) AND monthly. If you currently have a FT job, then this would allow you to earn additional income while you build your business. FINALLY- you can get paid for your efforts. I am a "soon-to-be-retiring" pharmaceutical sales rep and building my team with short training/start-up time. You will be very impressed (as I am) at the opportunity. Email me for more information. A strong desire to succeed and help others is essential.Email me at PlexusPirate@yahoo.com
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Independent Sales Reps 1099 RESIDUAL $INCOME$ US
Is anyone working this week?
I went out this morning for a couple of hours and definitely got the vibe that offices don't want to see any reps during this holiday week but my manager wants me to be making calls. Also, I didn't see any reps out in the field.
Am I just wasting my time?
Am I just wasting my time?
Is anyone working this week?
Sel-ex-tions.
What's the deal when managers cut reps, then get cut themselves? Does one cancel out the other? Mind bending or just another weird happening around this place?
Sel-ex-tions.
NOMINATIONS FOR BIGGEST BACKSTABBING MANAGERS
Initials only please with a brief description of why he or she deserves our nomination
NOMINATIONS FOR BIGGEST BACKSTABBING MANAGERS
Healthcare Software Marketing Manager US-New York
Customer service marketing/developing manager needed for healthcare software company to implement new APP to primary care offices in Westchester county and Hudson Valley. Preferably candidates with pharmaceutical sales experience in aforementioned areas, marketing to new customers and coordinating software upgrades between medical practices and our software engineers.
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Healthcare Software Marketing Manager US-New York
CPU SAS and Women's Health will be the New Managers and Leaders of Actavis
The most seasoned reps in the industry are in these 2 teams including SAS. These are the group responsible for bringing so much revenue to the original Actavis. Word on the street is that these specialty group is the pool of people for leadership promotions at Actavis. PB will always take care of this group and Brent, Jerry was given the task to choose a great leader like CR to mold this team and make sure all other regional managers from all divisions of the company hire only from this specialty group. And why not Actavis specialty is known as the best in the industry.
CPU SAS and Women's Health will be the New Managers and Leaders of Actavis
Abbott Medical Optics
Does Abbott still have this dog on the ledger? And if yes, for how long?
Abbott Medical Optics
dimanche 28 décembre 2014
New surgeon relations person
Anyone else seen that pig they hired? Her head is freakishly enormous. I know a rep that worked with her at Glaxo and he said she was canned from there and her two jobs after that. I'm guessing we don't do background checks here? Anyone else calling bs on her bragging bout her resume? I see right through her. What a terrible representation of our company to surgeons. We need a hot chick. Not an old fat one that's unfriendly
New surgeon relations person
Nursing homes and Long term care
Do nursing homes and Ltc facilities use RepTrax/Vendormate?
Nursing homes and Long term care
Random drug testing ???
know of 2 people...one quit the other on LOA who refused to take test...any others hear of this? Is this the new trend?
Random drug testing ???
Sounds promising but...
For reps who are on this contract, I would keep interviewing. Until they commit, i.e., rollover as Exact employees with stake in overall success like stock options, there is no trust/loyalty on both sides.
Sounds promising but...
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Your GLP-1 agonist is wonderful for postprandial glucose
but how does it impact core metabolism and the true nature of metabolic homeostasis?
Novo,
I'm your huckleberry.
Signed,
Nesina/Contrave Rep
Novo,
I'm your huckleberry.
Signed,
Nesina/Contrave Rep
Your GLP-1 agonist is wonderful for postprandial glucose
I was put on a PIP right before the Shutdown
If I am cut during the upcoming layoffs, do I qualify for a package? Is there a chance I can survive a PIP here? My numbers are similar to other district members but I'm not qualified for a bonus.
I was put on a PIP right before the Shutdown
Neupogen under fire
Bye bye Amgen OBU! Team Onyx has no pity!
Sandoz’s biosimilar version of Amgen Inc.’s granulocyte colony-stimulating factor Neupogen (filgrastim) is in line potentially to be the first product licensed under this pathway. The application has a March 2015 user fee date, with an FDA advisory committee scheduled for Jan. 7
Sandoz’s biosimilar version of Amgen Inc.’s granulocyte colony-stimulating factor Neupogen (filgrastim) is in line potentially to be the first product licensed under this pathway. The application has a March 2015 user fee date, with an FDA advisory committee scheduled for Jan. 7
Neupogen under fire
Parrott Boy: on vacation?
Haven't heard from this corporate hack job in awhile.
Parrott Boy: on vacation?
Happy Holidays. This is where you can complain about the presents you didn't get too.
Because this is where you bitch about everything else. Village peasants.
Happy Holidays. This is where you can complain about the presents you didn't get too.
samedi 27 décembre 2014
Training??
Is everyone getting through training, the modules, and assessments since Sanofi is requiring us to do this stuff on our personal time?
Training??
Career in Med Device Sales - Engineering major
Hello all,
I'm currently a junior in a biomedical engineering program and just finished an internship at a top-tier device company. After getting experience as an engineer, I'm not sure if that kind of highly structured lifestyle is for me. I also really enjoy public speaking and giving presentations. I'm getting a business minor and am trying to get a feel for the medical device sales space. For those of you who have worked with reps or clinical specialists who were biomedical engineering graduates, did you think the technical/clinical knowledge from school combined with business training made them effective sales reps? What is your general opinion of colleagues in this space with engineering degrees? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
I'm currently a junior in a biomedical engineering program and just finished an internship at a top-tier device company. After getting experience as an engineer, I'm not sure if that kind of highly structured lifestyle is for me. I also really enjoy public speaking and giving presentations. I'm getting a business minor and am trying to get a feel for the medical device sales space. For those of you who have worked with reps or clinical specialists who were biomedical engineering graduates, did you think the technical/clinical knowledge from school combined with business training made them effective sales reps? What is your general opinion of colleagues in this space with engineering degrees? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
Career in Med Device Sales - Engineering major
Stock options
Even though they are not worth much, does anyone know who is now managing the stock options that were under citigroup back in 2005.. for those who received options in 2005 or 2006 they are set to expire in 2015 - Any help? Thanks
Stock options
You're Fired!
You were hired as a Novartis Pharma Rep Project Manager. You bragged about how little you worked and the best idea you came up with was to spend $300 on lunch for 5 secs with a doc? Novartis NEUROPSYCH YOU'RE FIRED!
You're Fired!
Shire to pay 27 Billion to Acquire NPS
Going all out to secure the future of their business, Shire upped their bid for NPS to $27 Billion Mexican Pesos. With the anemic sales of Gattex (the x stands for excitement) and the HUGE POTENTIAL of Natpara to replace Tums - Shire will pay ANYTHING to get this fantastic portfolio.
Shire to pay 27 Billion to Acquire NPS
Stryker Spine Training
I just got some good news on a spine position but nothing on the training; when, where and how long.
Any Information would be helpful
Any Information would be helpful
Stryker Spine Training
CPU is a waste
Why the company brought these legacy Actavis reps in to be a waste of space is a mystery. Ours in the Pacific Northwest is useless, they never leave their homes never talk tudorza or daliresp yet get paid on it like us and at base salaries much higher than us who have sold both for years. CR get on with managing these wastes of space out, especially ours KK, so we can have an actual chance at a real specialist.
CPU is a waste
Diabetes prevention
See today's New York Times.
We have an ethical obligation to spread the news that this is a PREVENTABLE disease!
Blessings to you for Healthy New Year, for you and all of the patients.
We have an ethical obligation to spread the news that this is a PREVENTABLE disease!
Blessings to you for Healthy New Year, for you and all of the patients.
Diabetes prevention
Pete Carroll to leave Seattle Seahawks and revive Immunex
He will be in charge of developing kick-ass, a new antibody, for small dick men with big egos and massive tempers
Pete Carroll to leave Seattle Seahawks and revive Immunex
CV Wipeout!?....
Is The grim reaper of products creepin in?
With new cuts the peons are getting worried.......
Seeing cracks, holes and empty spots.
Not looking good from the front lines.
With new cuts the peons are getting worried.......
Seeing cracks, holes and empty spots.
Not looking good from the front lines.
CV Wipeout!?....
Best hires are older hires......
These older reps are the low teach and low maintenance hires. Quick results and more effective in the field.
For a DM no experience kids coming on board is a nightmare! Give me older reps any day!
I want big money to get young neophytes up and running....it will take big time and aggravation.
For a DM no experience kids coming on board is a nightmare! Give me older reps any day!
I want big money to get young neophytes up and running....it will take big time and aggravation.
Best hires are older hires......
vendredi 26 décembre 2014
sunovion sux
here's a Holiday message to all of you still in this dump- dust off your resumes and work on getting the hell out of here before they cast you off on the side of the road like smelly trash
sunovion sux
announcement Monday?
What's this big announcement coming?? Merck can't make final decisions yet...can they?
announcement Monday?
Worst sales rep/co-worker stories
We had a guy in AZ who would sweat whenever he would talk to a doctor.
Very odd, considering he was in his 40s. Dude fooled a lot of people and still has his job.
Also, we had a chick who would sweat the lunches and what to bring for lunch. Can't make this sh...it up.
Some people should just stick to state jobs.
Very odd, considering he was in his 40s. Dude fooled a lot of people and still has his job.
Also, we had a chick who would sweat the lunches and what to bring for lunch. Can't make this sh...it up.
Some people should just stick to state jobs.
Worst sales rep/co-worker stories
What surprises PC Sales Can Expect in Jan 2015?
Any info or rumblings what changes we can expect. Will Cubist purchase have any impact for PC or just Hospital based?
What surprises PC Sales Can Expect in Jan 2015?
Bet those vertex reps are regretting leaving abbvie!!!
We are stealing tons of market share from Gilead! My manager said we should have more that 50% market share! Take that Gilead!
The long term future is bright here! So glad I took a chance with this division. Leaving primary care was a risk because I had been there for so long but now we will be here for a long time to!
Can't wait get get back in the territory and sell! It's gonna be a great year!!!
The long term future is bright here! So glad I took a chance with this division. Leaving primary care was a risk because I had been there for so long but now we will be here for a long time to!
Can't wait get get back in the territory and sell! It's gonna be a great year!!!
Bet those vertex reps are regretting leaving abbvie!!!
Still no Christmas gift
WTF Novo. It's December 26 and still no gift from you.
I'm done
#lookingforanewjobin2015
I'm done
#lookingforanewjobin2015
Still no Christmas gift
Which day do you think the "layoff" email will come?
I want to prepare accordingly.
Which day do you think the "layoff" email will come?
URO division to carry Rapaflo
Any truth that the URO reps will begin carrying Rapaflo in Q2 2015?
Maybe that is why LL is concerned about call average?
Why would Actavis screw THEIR current reps in favor of AGN URO reps? Why not merge AGN URO reps into open Actavis territories?
Maybe that is why LL is concerned about call average?
Why would Actavis screw THEIR current reps in favor of AGN URO reps? Why not merge AGN URO reps into open Actavis territories?
URO division to carry Rapaflo
Will Shionogi wipe out a whole sales force like Novartis?
Which sales force would Shionogi wipe out? All these pharma companies follow the same script.
Will Shionogi wipe out a whole sales force like Novartis?
mercredi 24 décembre 2014
Happy Holidays
To everyone at Jazz: I know you hardly know me but I am going to drop a holiday hammer on you and demand expense reports get done or I will put you on a plan. Merry humbug.
-Eminem
-Eminem
Happy Holidays
Merry Fuckin Christmas Shionogi
Thank you for messing up my family and career. I wish you nothing but the worst in 2015.
Merry Fuckin Christmas Shionogi
Alzheimer combination drug - APPROVED
Small molecules, my friends!
Please don't chase your tail with those antibodies.
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug to treat dementia in Alzheimer’s patients that was developed by Actavis Plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Adamas shares were up nearly 17 percent at $17.10 in premarket trading.
The drug, Namzaric is designed to treat moderate-to-severe dementia in Alzheimer’s patients by combining in a single capsule memantine and donepezil — ingredients in two drugs that are often prescribed together.
Memantine is the active ingredient in Actavis’ Namenda, while donepezil is the active ingredient in Pfizer Inc’s Aricept. Both are in use for Alzheimer’s-related dementia.
Dublin, Ireland-based Actavis said it expects to launch Namzaric in two dosage strengths in the United States in the second quarter of 2015.
Adamas will retain commercialization rights outside the United States.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
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I could tell you more, but who would listen?
Please don't chase your tail with those antibodies.
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug to treat dementia in Alzheimer’s patients that was developed by Actavis Plc and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Adamas shares were up nearly 17 percent at $17.10 in premarket trading.
The drug, Namzaric is designed to treat moderate-to-severe dementia in Alzheimer’s patients by combining in a single capsule memantine and donepezil — ingredients in two drugs that are often prescribed together.
Memantine is the active ingredient in Actavis’ Namenda, while donepezil is the active ingredient in Pfizer Inc’s Aricept. Both are in use for Alzheimer’s-related dementia.
Dublin, Ireland-based Actavis said it expects to launch Namzaric in two dosage strengths in the United States in the second quarter of 2015.
Adamas will retain commercialization rights outside the United States.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
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I could tell you more, but who would listen?
Alzheimer combination drug - APPROVED
2015 THE GILLIGAN ISLAND AWARD...............WINNER IS????
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2015 THE GILLIGAN ISLAND AWARD...............WINNER IS????
mardi 23 décembre 2014
What's average salary, average bonus?
I'm dying to get out of big Pharma and a headhunter let me know about a West Philly position with KCI.
Am I crazy to consider this? I gotta get out of big pharma!
Am I crazy to consider this? I gotta get out of big pharma!
What's average salary, average bonus?
Thoughts on injectable team
Fortunately, I've been placed with the farx/xigd team, but I am really concerned about my counterparts on the injectable team. I think they are the looser's in this reorg. How do you go down to one rep per territory and/or two reps splitting two full previous territories and expect to compete? They will be so outnumbered and resourced. It seems like they are giving up on Bydureon with Trulicity coming out. I would love to have my full team selling both orals and injectables. I think we could continue to grow, but these new injectable reps with be outnumbered anywhere from one to four or five reps per territory. SSLT--Thanks for listening and hearing us. Another GREAT decision!!
Thoughts on injectable team
Hey Richard and Alisha! Returning Our Xmas Gifts!
Hey Richard and Alisha and all the great leaders at Novartis. happy Holidays and up yours. We are returning all our Christmas gifts tomorrow. Hope you enjoy yours.
Hey Richard and Alisha! Returning Our Xmas Gifts!
Merry Christmas from Auviq Brand Team
As Auviq winds down a slow death in 2014 which made 2013 seem like a decade ago,the brand team along with leadership shit the bed in 2014. Quotas that were impossible, managed care an ongoing disaster made selling this talking turd an adventure. How could a company screw up this product any worse. A launch brand team that wasn't ready or prepared for managed care and then pricing it with no advantage. The product doubled in price in two years and the finger pointing by management and the brand team clearly showing how incompetent and out of touch our leadership was. The meeting in New Orleans was the first hint of trouble ahead. A clumsy thrown together meeting lacking content or leadership. One of the worst and that's says a great deal to the many worthless Sanofi meetings over the years.For us who are stuck with this talking turd, good luck as we'll need it with the quotas coming in 2015. This little company Mylan beat Sanofi like a drum and totally out marketed the brand team and were 5 steps ahead during the entire last two years. Look for Mylan again to be fully prepared Jan 1st 2015 to squash Auviq again. The one thing in our favor is that arrogant idiot Brian is out of the company. Completely full of it and couldn't pick a jackrabbit out of a herd of turtles. He should be compared to the pilot of the Valdez, Titanic, Greek cruise ship. Merry Christmas and make sure to decorate the tree with trainers. Look for Sanofi to get out of Auviq in 2015 pending a miracle. All is well with Funk at the helm. Finger pointing to start Jan 7 th after first week if numbers come in.
Merry Christmas from Auviq Brand Team
Milken and PC Foundation
As a PC survivor/sufferer, despite all the rumors about Milken and his cronies making an attack on DNDN, where is he in the current bankruptcy process? Does he own shares or bonds? Or neither?
I see people are saying George Soros is a stock owner of DNDN. I can't figure out if he is in cahoots with Milken or at war with him.
What I do know is that the sooner this sorry mess is over, the company delisted and buried with people understanding their money will never come back so they can get on with their lives then the better off we will all be.
I see people are saying George Soros is a stock owner of DNDN. I can't figure out if he is in cahoots with Milken or at war with him.
What I do know is that the sooner this sorry mess is over, the company delisted and buried with people understanding their money will never come back so they can get on with their lives then the better off we will all be.
Milken and PC Foundation
DIRTY DIRTY
Inquiry Into Foreign Bribes at Biomet Hangs Over $13 Billion Merger
By Ben Protess and Michael J. de la Merced
December 23, 2014 NYTIMES
1)Straumann doesn't bribe. There is no need if you have a good product.
2) Is Binder still getting a sweet deal?
By Ben Protess and Michael J. de la Merced
December 23, 2014 NYTIMES
1)Straumann doesn't bribe. There is no need if you have a good product.
2) Is Binder still getting a sweet deal?
DIRTY DIRTY
Merry Christmas
Hey Howie, did you ask for a hook er or maybe a masseuse this year for Christmas? Rumor has it your hot wife is asking Santa for a divorce.
Merry Christmas
Hey DS - it's not 1995!
Are you locked out of an account? Do you have problems with customers who think you buy off customers? Do your friends think your industry blows?
Well if so - thank DS in upstate NY! This great Otsuka rep and his partner just held a "speaker program" that was really a venue for a local NP's retirement. The speaker, AC, told an oral rep that it was the easiest money ever made because no speaking was required. The NP even posted a pick on social media and called it her retirement party.
DS - sell your product on its merits and stop trying to buy customers off like its 1990's. Pathetic.
Well if so - thank DS in upstate NY! This great Otsuka rep and his partner just held a "speaker program" that was really a venue for a local NP's retirement. The speaker, AC, told an oral rep that it was the easiest money ever made because no speaking was required. The NP even posted a pick on social media and called it her retirement party.
DS - sell your product on its merits and stop trying to buy customers off like its 1990's. Pathetic.
Hey DS - it's not 1995!
Entire biotech sector getting crushed...
thanks Abbvie for single-handedly crushing the entire biosector. Hope your deal with the devil a.k.a. express scripts ends up crushing you guys. Every biotech company should lineup against you a$$holes. Shortsighted management. Guarantee this comes back to haunt you. Good luck with your clearly inferior product as well. And no I don't work for Gilead.
Entire biotech sector getting crushed...
Check out the Novartis board and what just happened.
Prepare.
Check out the Novartis board and what just happened.
who runs this place Dick Cheney?
Did anyone on the leadership stop and think that downsizing people on t Christmas was a bad idea??? Not only do people feel bad that our friends are being let go, but now current employees are upset about how we are treating people.
In todays social media world. Someone will twit this or email a friend at the fda. All I am saying is its bad business to fire people on christmas, always has been.
You all made ol man potter and dick cheney proud.
In todays social media world. Someone will twit this or email a friend at the fda. All I am saying is its bad business to fire people on christmas, always has been.
You all made ol man potter and dick cheney proud.
who runs this place Dick Cheney?
Merry Christmas your fired!
This has to be the worst company in the world. Why would you announce layoffs 2 days before Christmas. I work in Oncology and I am so embarrassed by this company. Novartis can rot in hell. Stay classy Novartis stay classy.
Merry Christmas your fired!
Merry RIFmas from Onyx Pharmaceuticals
Enjoy your job Amgen OBU while you still have it!!!
Merry RIFmas from Onyx Pharmaceuticals
Falk gone
What happened here ? Seemed like an obvious next CSO, perhaps that's the problem.
Falk gone
Compant Holidat Gift
So, I read that 80% of all companies give their employees a holiday gift. What did we get? NOTHING!!! Lilly has always been a part of the 20%!! Anyone hear what Noavo gave their employees?
Compant Holidat Gift
lundi 22 décembre 2014
Are you getting interviews?
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2015/2016 RIFS from Neulasta patent
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
Company: Amgen
Condition: Infection reduction in cancer patients on chemotherapy
Global 2013 sales: $4.4 billion
U.S. patent expiration date: October 2015
Biosimilars are a bittersweet affair for Amgen ($AMGN). The biotech has a biologic blockbuster that's sliding off patent next year, but it's also positioning itself to be a major biosimilar provider. No biosimilar applications have yet been approved by the FDA, although the agency released draft guidance on the clinical and regulatory pathway for biosimilars in May. The agency received comments on it into August.
Neulasta is a pegylated, longer-acting version of Amgen's Neupogen. Teva ($TEVA) already has EU-approved biosimilar versions of Neupogen and Neulasta. Other companies have also committed to making generic versions of Neupogen or Neulasta or both, such as Sandoz and Coherus. But Amgen itself hasn't said it will go after the biosimilar market for these products. Amgen does have its own full biosimilar pipeline from which it expects to start launching products in 2017.
In 2013, Neulasta had $4.4 billion in global revenues, making it one of Amgen's top revenue-generating products, just a bit behind Enbrel. In combination, Neulasta and Neupogen produced $5.8 billion in sales last year.
Amgen, along with AbbVie ($ABBV) and Roche ($RHHBY), are seen by Wall Street as most vulnerable to the nascent onslaught of biosimilars.
Company: Amgen
Condition: Infection reduction in cancer patients on chemotherapy
Global 2013 sales: $4.4 billion
U.S. patent expiration date: October 2015
Biosimilars are a bittersweet affair for Amgen ($AMGN). The biotech has a biologic blockbuster that's sliding off patent next year, but it's also positioning itself to be a major biosimilar provider. No biosimilar applications have yet been approved by the FDA, although the agency released draft guidance on the clinical and regulatory pathway for biosimilars in May. The agency received comments on it into August.
Neulasta is a pegylated, longer-acting version of Amgen's Neupogen. Teva ($TEVA) already has EU-approved biosimilar versions of Neupogen and Neulasta. Other companies have also committed to making generic versions of Neupogen or Neulasta or both, such as Sandoz and Coherus. But Amgen itself hasn't said it will go after the biosimilar market for these products. Amgen does have its own full biosimilar pipeline from which it expects to start launching products in 2017.
In 2013, Neulasta had $4.4 billion in global revenues, making it one of Amgen's top revenue-generating products, just a bit behind Enbrel. In combination, Neulasta and Neupogen produced $5.8 billion in sales last year.
Amgen, along with AbbVie ($ABBV) and Roche ($RHHBY), are seen by Wall Street as most vulnerable to the nascent onslaught of biosimilars.
2015/2016 RIFS from Neulasta patent
WTF with the video cards......who are they?
Okay, nice video cards but wish I knew who these people are...........Saeed and Lisa I've figured out but who are those others and why are they popping up and down like jack in the boxes??
WTF with the video cards......who are they?
oncology team
What's your opinion on the new drug? Will it do as well as many predict? Good luck with the launch.
oncology team
Surgical comp plan
What is the surgical comp plan for Hologic? Has it changed much since Steve is CEO?
Surgical comp plan
Is Fink capable of anything good in 2015
Her finger pointing and blame shifting tactics are very outdated. Reading a book on leadership hasn't helped her. Bully tactics make up for her awkward personality and knowing she's in over her head. Really not capable of making a cup of coffee without screwing it up.
Is Fink capable of anything good in 2015
The next lame catch phrase? 25x25?
As 2015 quickly approaches, I think we're all itching to know the next "catchy" initiative based on years/percentages, etc. My money os on 25x25.
The next lame catch phrase? 25x25?
Joe Cocker - R.I.P
http://ift.tt/1Cw3QmB
He was a great singer and performer - One of the most recognizable voices in the history of rock music. Had the chance to see him perform live a few years ago - He put on an amazing show.
He was a great singer and performer - One of the most recognizable voices in the history of rock music. Had the chance to see him perform live a few years ago - He put on an amazing show.
Joe Cocker - R.I.P
T-vec you suck!
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What makes this latest failure particularly noteworthy is that it added to the growing skepticism in the industry about the future of cancer vaccines in general. Despite an intensive research effort, cancer vaccines have repeatedly flopped in clinical testing, or at best, have only shown marginal benefits, when compared to other available treatments -- such as Dendreon's Provenge for prostate cancer, and Amgen's (NASDAQ: AMGN ) T-Vec indicated for metastatic melanoma.
Going forward, I expect big pharma to continue to move away from cancer vaccines to focus on other types of immune-based therapies like checkpoint inhibitors. Unless something drastically changes, cancer vaccines no longer appear to be strong clinical candidates as monotherapies, and might only serve a minor role as "immune enhancers," when used in conjunction with other types of treatments.
Roche invest in winners. AMgen invests in duds! T-Vec, trebanib, and rilotumomab both fail.
What makes this latest failure particularly noteworthy is that it added to the growing skepticism in the industry about the future of cancer vaccines in general. Despite an intensive research effort, cancer vaccines have repeatedly flopped in clinical testing, or at best, have only shown marginal benefits, when compared to other available treatments -- such as Dendreon's Provenge for prostate cancer, and Amgen's (NASDAQ: AMGN ) T-Vec indicated for metastatic melanoma.
Going forward, I expect big pharma to continue to move away from cancer vaccines to focus on other types of immune-based therapies like checkpoint inhibitors. Unless something drastically changes, cancer vaccines no longer appear to be strong clinical candidates as monotherapies, and might only serve a minor role as "immune enhancers," when used in conjunction with other types of treatments.
Roche invest in winners. AMgen invests in duds! T-Vec, trebanib, and rilotumomab both fail.
T-vec you suck!
diabetes dbm openings in nc
When are they announcing who will fill these spots. Nned to find out. Who are best managers in nc?
diabetes dbm openings in nc
Why have so many reps?
Abbvie made a bold move with express scripts. As we know they do not value us reps. Look at at pay and benefits. So after the launch and the contracts get in place. There will be very little selling. Not a long term rep plan.
Why have so many reps?
ConvaTec Names Paul Moraviec Interim CEO Effective December 22
So Long Kenny Boy!!!!! DBAG!
ConvaTec Names Paul Moraviec Interim CEO Effective December 22
dimanche 21 décembre 2014
ROTA position to be eliminated.
This is part of the cost cutting measure. Not surprising since they provide no value whatsoever.
ROTA position to be eliminated.
Interviewing for jobs that are already filled.
My old manager used to have someone picked out for a position (Merck), and then still conduct interviews with people that had no shot to get the job.
I guess this is another reason the stink of this industry has reached to the highest heaven.
FU PHARMA!
I guess this is another reason the stink of this industry has reached to the highest heaven.
FU PHARMA!
Interviewing for jobs that are already filled.
Employee Company Support
Been following CP for sometime have recently noticed the people who used to stick up and defend Lilly are now hard to be found. Koop Aid in the cafeteria is being thrown out in gallons.
Employee Company Support
castrate and neuter
The Xmas season is upon us and that is a time not to hesitate to do you duty. Put coal into the 15s stocking and target the less than private mini parts of the anatomy. You will succeed when they are neutered.
castrate and neuter
Amgenites hate you all
Krapolis sucks. I hope the San Andreas fault gets violent with you all!!!
Amgenites hate you all
Why aren't there Hispanic and Black Osphena models?
A few offices recently asked me this.
Why aren't there Hispanic and Black Osphena models?
Would You - Lucille Ball
Would you hit Lucy?
I wanna know who'd hit Ethel.
http://ift.tt/1zS04Ey
A fucking talented cast. Just this scene, these people can act. It is so genuine. Desi was suave as hell. Fucking pimp.
I wanna know who'd hit Ethel.
http://ift.tt/1zS04Ey
A fucking talented cast. Just this scene, these people can act. It is so genuine. Desi was suave as hell. Fucking pimp.
Would You - Lucille Ball
Pip?
Hi. I will be pip'd soon as a result of a stacked ranking forcing me to a 5 rating. My relationship with my manager is poor and I was not allowed to transfer to a different manager or department. I suspect my progress in the pip will be deemed as insufficient based on what happened to a coworker, and know the writing is on the wall. What can I negotiate? I don't want to walk away empty handed after being completely railroaded, and I'm not near retirement age. Thanks.
Pip?
Billy Madison
This is the way I feel every time I hear someone from senior management try to give direction on how to drive business. Where did these prople come from?
Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Billy Madison
West Coast going micro....
Is it me or micromanagement came to town all over the west coast?
West Coast going micro....
samedi 20 décembre 2014
Pfizer in the hunt - Tops Shires offer for NPS
WOW ! What is happening !! Pfizer coming in way above Shire ?? That's good news for us !!!
Pfizer in the hunt - Tops Shires offer for NPS
A hiring freeze by any other name....
.....but apparently, we are never to call it that.
A hiring freeze by any other name....
Christmas gifts
I'm grateful for the large commission checks along with these unbelievable beautiful Christmas card emails. So meaningful and genuine. Best gifts since I've been here. Thank you Alcon⛄️❄️🎄🎄🎄
Christmas gifts
Why is that grandma still your rep in Wisconsin?
She must have something on Endo since she untouchable. None of us in Chicago can figure it out.
Why is that grandma still your rep in Wisconsin?
Interventional Solutions
Lots of people jumping ship now that the post acquisition bonus has been handed out. What happened to Steve Mckinnon? It's comedic to watch that corporate nerd Mike Duski attempt to convey an understanding for our business.
Interventional Solutions
Which team will be fired this Christmas?
Keeping up with the Sunovion tradition to dump people right before the holidays, who will get the axe next week?
Which team will be fired this Christmas?
Dirty Srom Hinge implants??
Has anyone opened filthy srom hinge femurs? Dirt from he express care boxes pouring inside the compromised implants?
Dirty Srom Hinge implants??
Merry Christmas Everyone
Overall it's been a very solid year everyone. Let's continue to keep this train moving forward.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our great company!!!
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our great company!!!
Merry Christmas Everyone
Why Merck going outside company to fill the IDS Lead positions?
Merck's has posted a number of "Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) Lead" positions.
Two questions:
(1) Why are we not promoting from within for these jobs? (2) Our "customers" would be members of the so-called "C-Suite." How and why are we trying to get in front of the "C-suite" customers?
I have talked to a number of friends outside Merck who have jobs like this and they all tell me that it is a joke. No CEO, CFO, CNO wants to hear from us. Most pharmaceutical companies respond with "we want 1 person as the point of contact" for an IDN/hospital/hospital system. What I have learned from most pharma folks (at least from those competitors I have spoken with) is that the person doing this job ends up trying to come to all the hospital reps appointments while never actually getting into the c-suite. Each company tries to sell their own version of a "value-proposition" as being so unique. However, customers see right through that. Thoughts everyone??
Two questions:
(1) Why are we not promoting from within for these jobs? (2) Our "customers" would be members of the so-called "C-Suite." How and why are we trying to get in front of the "C-suite" customers?
I have talked to a number of friends outside Merck who have jobs like this and they all tell me that it is a joke. No CEO, CFO, CNO wants to hear from us. Most pharmaceutical companies respond with "we want 1 person as the point of contact" for an IDN/hospital/hospital system. What I have learned from most pharma folks (at least from those competitors I have spoken with) is that the person doing this job ends up trying to come to all the hospital reps appointments while never actually getting into the c-suite. Each company tries to sell their own version of a "value-proposition" as being so unique. However, customers see right through that. Thoughts everyone??
Why Merck going outside company to fill the IDS Lead positions?
Thank you for the week after xmas off!
Enjoy. Merry Christmas everyone!
Thank you for the week after xmas off!
vendredi 19 décembre 2014
NeuroPsych Reps
Lay offs will be in Feb. Contract sales force to fulfill Vanda obligation. You are welcome and merry christmas!
NeuroPsych Reps
Eastern pennsylvania opening
Anybody have any info on the position, manager, and the company? Position is selling restasis in a pod of 3.. Plus 2 other products in derm and eye care. I just don't understand if allergen is an industry leader and eye docs lover allergan and restasis then anybody should be able to do well.. Am I missing something? Step edits, generic, pharmacy switches? Unrealistic goals? Don't want to leave something solid for a guess.. Just don't trust Pharma with layoffs and don't trust companies that say they are lean now and won't layoff
Eastern pennsylvania opening
interview process
Okay, I have finished 3 rounds of interviews and the last was right before thanksgiving...what now? Should I have heard back yet? Is there a forth round? Is there a freeze right now for PC sales reps?
interview process
Breaking news about antibodies for alzheimers
Never worked. Never will. Why doesn't management talk to the lab people?
Alzheimer’s therapy flops in phase III clinical trial
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced today it is ending a phase III clinical trial for the experimental drug gantenerumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy, because the drug has failed to actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, Bloomberg reports. Alzheimer’s is thought to be caused, at least in part, by the buildup of β-amyloid plaques in the brain. Gantenerumab was designed to be administered early in the disease’s progression, before severe symptoms develop. Despite promising early results, the antibodies did not halt the formation of the plaques in any meaningful way, sparking new debate over how to treat the debilitating neurological disorder and whether the plaques are even its primary cause.
Time to get in the corporate jets and get those billions back...
Alzheimer’s therapy flops in phase III clinical trial
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche announced today it is ending a phase III clinical trial for the experimental drug gantenerumab, a monoclonal antibody therapy, because the drug has failed to actually help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, Bloomberg reports. Alzheimer’s is thought to be caused, at least in part, by the buildup of β-amyloid plaques in the brain. Gantenerumab was designed to be administered early in the disease’s progression, before severe symptoms develop. Despite promising early results, the antibodies did not halt the formation of the plaques in any meaningful way, sparking new debate over how to treat the debilitating neurological disorder and whether the plaques are even its primary cause.
Time to get in the corporate jets and get those billions back...
Breaking news about antibodies for alzheimers
Leadership
In Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t, author Simon Sinek suggests that the best organizations foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what he calls a Circle of Safety. This separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.
This Circle of Safety enables teams to be stable, adaptive and confident where every member feels they belong and are focused on the right things.
Part of the challenge in creating such a circle requires leaders at every level to maintain balance of four chemicals found in our bodies. These chemicals control our feelings, which are the primary drivers for all our decision-making whether we are aware of it or not.
Chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine function to get us where we need to go as individuals. Endorphins provide the “runner’s high,” which are able to mask pain and enable us to complete a marathon or complete a work project well into the night. Dopamine provides a feeling of satisfaction once we complete an important task on our to-do list. It provides incentive for progress toward reaching our goals.
These two are what Sinek refers to as the selfish chemicals and they provide us with short-term rewards, which can motivate us to accomplish great things and, under the right conditions, can also become addictive.
On the other hand, serotonin and oxytocin work to help strengthen our social bonds so we are more likely to work together and cooperate well. Serotonin and oxytocin are what Sinek describes as the selfless chemicals and they are sorely missing in leadership today.
Serotonin is responsible for the pride we feel when those we care for achieve great things. As the boss, serotonin works to encourage us to serve the employees we are responsible for. And as the employee, serotonin encourages us to work hard to make the boss proud.
Serotonin more than any of the others is seen as the leadership chemical.
Oxytocin is the chemical that helps us direct how vulnerable we can afford to make ourselves. This social compass helps determine when it’s safe to open up and trust or when we should hold back. This might be the drug most closely aligned with emotional intelligence.
Oxytocin makes us better problem solvers and enables us to accomplish more in groups than we can alone. It has also been found to contribute to us living longer.
The goal of any leader should be to find balance. If you remain addicted primarily to endorphins and dopamine, no matter how rich and powerful you become, you will likely feel lonely and unfulfilled. On the other hand, if you are focused too much on serotonin and oxytocin, you may lack the measurable goals or ambition necessary to reach important feelings of accomplishment.
This Circle of Safety enables teams to be stable, adaptive and confident where every member feels they belong and are focused on the right things.
Part of the challenge in creating such a circle requires leaders at every level to maintain balance of four chemicals found in our bodies. These chemicals control our feelings, which are the primary drivers for all our decision-making whether we are aware of it or not.
Chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine function to get us where we need to go as individuals. Endorphins provide the “runner’s high,” which are able to mask pain and enable us to complete a marathon or complete a work project well into the night. Dopamine provides a feeling of satisfaction once we complete an important task on our to-do list. It provides incentive for progress toward reaching our goals.
These two are what Sinek refers to as the selfish chemicals and they provide us with short-term rewards, which can motivate us to accomplish great things and, under the right conditions, can also become addictive.
On the other hand, serotonin and oxytocin work to help strengthen our social bonds so we are more likely to work together and cooperate well. Serotonin and oxytocin are what Sinek describes as the selfless chemicals and they are sorely missing in leadership today.
Serotonin is responsible for the pride we feel when those we care for achieve great things. As the boss, serotonin works to encourage us to serve the employees we are responsible for. And as the employee, serotonin encourages us to work hard to make the boss proud.
Serotonin more than any of the others is seen as the leadership chemical.
Oxytocin is the chemical that helps us direct how vulnerable we can afford to make ourselves. This social compass helps determine when it’s safe to open up and trust or when we should hold back. This might be the drug most closely aligned with emotional intelligence.
Oxytocin makes us better problem solvers and enables us to accomplish more in groups than we can alone. It has also been found to contribute to us living longer.
The goal of any leader should be to find balance. If you remain addicted primarily to endorphins and dopamine, no matter how rich and powerful you become, you will likely feel lonely and unfulfilled. On the other hand, if you are focused too much on serotonin and oxytocin, you may lack the measurable goals or ambition necessary to reach important feelings of accomplishment.
Leadership
Any Advice for an Open AE job???
Hello UHS. I was wondering if there was any advice from fellow Account Executives about applying for an open position. What is the culture like? Are the sales goals realistic? What is real to expect in terms of total compensation? Are the benefits any good?
Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to do as much homework on UHS as possible.
Thanks for the insight!
Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to do as much homework on UHS as possible.
Thanks for the insight!
Any Advice for an Open AE job???
NJ BONE SITUATION
terrible scene,terrible management who is to fault for this ? who is the only one standing from a few years ago yes you guessed it the manager
NJ BONE SITUATION
Why are you partnered with such a shady company?
NxGen MDX is one of the worst companies in this industry! They do not do full sequencing for their carrier screening as their marketing material says, they run 208 mutations! They S&S on marketing material is a complete lie! Oh and let's not forget the $50 draw fees! What a joke!
Why are you partnered with such a shady company?
Why are you partnered with such a shady company?
NxGen MDX is one of the worst companies in this industry! They do not do full sequencing for their carrier screening as their marketing material says, they run 208 mutations! They S&S on marketing material is a complete lie! Oh and let's not forget the $50 draw fees! What a joke!
Why are you partnered with such a shady company?
Where did "Larry Lettucehead" end up at?
Well, it has been a couple of years. Where did Endo's former great sales leader end up at?
Where did "Larry Lettucehead" end up at?
When will we be under the Quest umbrella?
I can't wait till they buy us out.
When will we be under the Quest umbrella?
Anyone knows Plump?
Does anyone know Andy Plump, the new CMSO Head? Clueless Tachi leaves and we need someone who streamlines this organisation growing like a tumor.
Anyone knows Plump?
jeudi 18 décembre 2014
Does Rosselli still work for Sanofi. ??????
I heard Bob got demoted, is this true?
Does Rosselli still work for Sanofi. ??????
A great reason to SELL your Launch Product!!!
Ok, I know we don't get paid on Selling. However I was interviewing with Shire today and I showed my Tanzeum numbers and after the interview, they offered me the job. I'm leaving this broke company without a severance and I'm happy with that. Sell your product for you, NOT GSK. It could pay off for u too. Best of luck everyone and Merry Christmas.............
A great reason to SELL your Launch Product!!!
Deidre's only legacy
She accomplished one thing in her 5/6 year run. Promote diversity at all costs....regardless of ability. It really didn't matter which bucket you belonged to as long as you were not a white male.
Deidre's only legacy
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Leeanne Berlinsky no longer with the company?
Just heard that Leeanne Berlinsky (Charleston) is no longer with the company. Anyone know why??
Leeanne Berlinsky no longer with the company?
With DeRoyal gone
I'm glad I don't have the DeRoyal rep coming in the door every week trying to under cut me!
With DeRoyal gone
How is the stock price?
That's all that matters. No worries, QE4 is on the way, there will be plenty of money for more stock buybacks. And even more from staff cutbacks.
How is the stock price?
Cole Dance
Trying to smile and do an Irish Jig during this stressful time. Maybe a CSO will pick me up for half price.
Happy Holidays for I will miss each of you. Having a "coldie" with JB later today.
Happy Holidays for I will miss each of you. Having a "coldie" with JB later today.
Cole Dance
megagen in press ? look what they sent today ....
today they sent an email to a mailing list, get serious ....
Dear Sir/Madame,
Good morning!
It is my pleasure to introduce myself and our company. My name is Tommy Lee who works at International Biz Dept. of Megagen Implant Co., Ltd.
I heard that your company is one of leading company in dental industry.
As you know DENTAL IMPLANTS are valuable item and it has a huge potential in dental industry. So, I would like to propose a good business opportunity to your valuable company.
To introduce our company briefly,
Megagen Implant Co., Ltd is a premium implant manufacturer specialized in a dental implant system and related surgical & prosthetic instruments which already have FDA & CE certificates.
Since the establishment in 2002, we have been manufacturing high quality dental implant products and surgical and prosthetic instruments .
Both of products were introduced in the market successfully and we have a good reputation for high quality, reasonable price, comprehensive education & training program and reliable customer service
Our company is well-known implant manufacturer which has 63 regional distributors worldwide and total employees are around 240.
In early 2014, we received investment from STRAUMANN Corporation who is leading implant company and we are collaborating both Sales and R&D area.
I attached both our company profile and a Media Release which is done by STRAUMANN Corp.
Based on our business success in our international network, we are willing to extend our business network in your market in 2015. I hope it gives some idea what Megagen have achieved.
To return to the subject,
We are now looking for a good business partner for your market. And, I hope your company is the one so, if you are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us.
If you need more company and products detail, you can get it at our website.(www.imegagen.com)
I am also able to send our product catalog and related information by mail, so please let us know if you need it.
Best regards
Tommy Lee
Deputy General Manager / Int’l Sales Headquarters
MegaGen Implant Co., Ltd.
Dear Sir/Madame,
Good morning!
It is my pleasure to introduce myself and our company. My name is Tommy Lee who works at International Biz Dept. of Megagen Implant Co., Ltd.
I heard that your company is one of leading company in dental industry.
As you know DENTAL IMPLANTS are valuable item and it has a huge potential in dental industry. So, I would like to propose a good business opportunity to your valuable company.
To introduce our company briefly,
Megagen Implant Co., Ltd is a premium implant manufacturer specialized in a dental implant system and related surgical & prosthetic instruments which already have FDA & CE certificates.
Since the establishment in 2002, we have been manufacturing high quality dental implant products and surgical and prosthetic instruments .
Both of products were introduced in the market successfully and we have a good reputation for high quality, reasonable price, comprehensive education & training program and reliable customer service
Our company is well-known implant manufacturer which has 63 regional distributors worldwide and total employees are around 240.
In early 2014, we received investment from STRAUMANN Corporation who is leading implant company and we are collaborating both Sales and R&D area.
I attached both our company profile and a Media Release which is done by STRAUMANN Corp.
Based on our business success in our international network, we are willing to extend our business network in your market in 2015. I hope it gives some idea what Megagen have achieved.
To return to the subject,
We are now looking for a good business partner for your market. And, I hope your company is the one so, if you are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us.
If you need more company and products detail, you can get it at our website.(www.imegagen.com)
I am also able to send our product catalog and related information by mail, so please let us know if you need it.
Best regards
Tommy Lee
Deputy General Manager / Int’l Sales Headquarters
MegaGen Implant Co., Ltd.
megagen in press ? look what they sent today ....
ALO-02 NDA
Glad to hear we are filing NDA for ALL-02 soon. But how can we differentiate it from Purdue' s oxycodone/naloxone ER drug? Does it leak less antagonist?
ALO-02 NDA
Forcing us to pay for a company car is wrong
We should not be forced to pay a fee each month for a company vehicle if we only use the car for work related miles. We all do our administrative work from our home (reports, print, emails, etc). We technically have a home office and if the company denies that then our only job is to physically stand in physician offices. Perhaps we should ignore the other responsibilities including planning and data analysis. Eliminate email accounts because we can't read emails in front of doctors - right?
Food for thought.
http://ift.tt/1sIXQXh
What if You Have a Home Office?
One way to avoid the harsh commuting rule is to have a home office that qualifies as your principal place of business. In this event, you can deduct the cost of any trips you make from your home office to another business location. For example, you can deduct the cost of driving from home to your outside office, a client’s office, or to attend a business-related seminar. The commuting rule doesn’t apply if you work at home because, with a home office, you never commute to work (you’re there already).
Your home office will qualify as your principal place of business if it is the place where you earn most of your income OR perform the administrative or management tasks for your practice. If your home office qualifies as your principal place of business, you can vastly increase your deductions for business trips.
Example: Kim (from the above example) maintains a home office where she does the administrative work for her business; she also has an outside office where she does her other work. She can deduct all her business trips from her home office, including the 20-mile daily trip to her outside office. Thanks to her home office, she can now deduct 100 miles per week as a business trip expense, all of which was a nondeductible commuting expense before she established her home office.
Food for thought.
http://ift.tt/1sIXQXh
What if You Have a Home Office?
One way to avoid the harsh commuting rule is to have a home office that qualifies as your principal place of business. In this event, you can deduct the cost of any trips you make from your home office to another business location. For example, you can deduct the cost of driving from home to your outside office, a client’s office, or to attend a business-related seminar. The commuting rule doesn’t apply if you work at home because, with a home office, you never commute to work (you’re there already).
Your home office will qualify as your principal place of business if it is the place where you earn most of your income OR perform the administrative or management tasks for your practice. If your home office qualifies as your principal place of business, you can vastly increase your deductions for business trips.
Example: Kim (from the above example) maintains a home office where she does the administrative work for her business; she also has an outside office where she does her other work. She can deduct all her business trips from her home office, including the 20-mile daily trip to her outside office. Thanks to her home office, she can now deduct 100 miles per week as a business trip expense, all of which was a nondeductible commuting expense before she established her home office.
Forcing us to pay for a company car is wrong
mercredi 17 décembre 2014
Where's the real info like old times
Back in recent times, there used to be some real intelligence on what was going on at Merck posted on cafe pharma. Now it's trolls deflecting the topic on each thread.
Is this the overall corporation's effort to squash any type of employee opinion that doesn't tow the company line? Caution - do not be naive enough to install Merck's software to your smartphone. It can and will be used against you.
Is this the overall corporation's effort to squash any type of employee opinion that doesn't tow the company line? Caution - do not be naive enough to install Merck's software to your smartphone. It can and will be used against you.
Where's the real info like old times
THIS sort of rubbish will be the death of us all
All you have to do is sign off!!
Not the first time I have seen such BS posted either, targeting retarded practitioners to just sign their name for $$$, i.e. commit medicare fraud in so many ways its not even silly.
It's a bad sign when they can't even spell HIPAA properly!
courtesy of: http://ift.tt/1qn8AJz
"Part time doctor (Des Moines area)
compensation: $75.00 / hour
Health Consultation Services is new to the Iowa market and we are currently hiring a Part Time doctor in the Des Moines area.
We are looking for a doctor to provide a very simple service of signing off on test sheets for pharmacogenetic buccal swab test. We provide these tests to Medicare patients in Iowa through health screening expos that are directed at Medicare patients. Medicare pays for the pharmacogenetic test at 100% with no copay and our lab directly bills Medicare.
Our lab, Affiliated Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been a leading DNA testing lab for over 20 years.
Our current fee schedule is to provide our doctor with $10 per swab sign-off, up to $500 per week. We will renegotiate a larger fee as more tests are being performed each week. It takes doctors less than 1 minute to sign off on each test sheet.
Process: Our staff collects the buccal swabs at events, and patients provide a list of current medications, and we make a copy of their medicare card. We then enclose these items in an envelope for each patient and then all we need is the doctor to sign off on the test for each patient. Again, it takes doctors less than 1 minute to sign off on each test sheet.
We are HIPPA compliant and our doctors must have a valid individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) and be PECOS registered online.
Please contact Stephen to ask questions or to discuss this opportunity. 515-303-0606"
Not the first time I have seen such BS posted either, targeting retarded practitioners to just sign their name for $$$, i.e. commit medicare fraud in so many ways its not even silly.
It's a bad sign when they can't even spell HIPAA properly!
courtesy of: http://ift.tt/1qn8AJz
"Part time doctor (Des Moines area)
compensation: $75.00 / hour
Health Consultation Services is new to the Iowa market and we are currently hiring a Part Time doctor in the Des Moines area.
We are looking for a doctor to provide a very simple service of signing off on test sheets for pharmacogenetic buccal swab test. We provide these tests to Medicare patients in Iowa through health screening expos that are directed at Medicare patients. Medicare pays for the pharmacogenetic test at 100% with no copay and our lab directly bills Medicare.
Our lab, Affiliated Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been a leading DNA testing lab for over 20 years.
Our current fee schedule is to provide our doctor with $10 per swab sign-off, up to $500 per week. We will renegotiate a larger fee as more tests are being performed each week. It takes doctors less than 1 minute to sign off on each test sheet.
Process: Our staff collects the buccal swabs at events, and patients provide a list of current medications, and we make a copy of their medicare card. We then enclose these items in an envelope for each patient and then all we need is the doctor to sign off on the test for each patient. Again, it takes doctors less than 1 minute to sign off on each test sheet.
We are HIPPA compliant and our doctors must have a valid individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) and be PECOS registered online.
Please contact Stephen to ask questions or to discuss this opportunity. 515-303-0606"
THIS sort of rubbish will be the death of us all
Abbott Retirement Annuity Fund
Does everyone know you may still have money in this fund ?
This was a separate benefit besides Abbotts 401k
If you worked for Abbott HPD pre spin, you have funds in here !
A lot of people DONT know this ! Theres no statements sent and Hospira
never discloses this upon separation
HR GUY
This was a separate benefit besides Abbotts 401k
If you worked for Abbott HPD pre spin, you have funds in here !
A lot of people DONT know this ! Theres no statements sent and Hospira
never discloses this upon separation
HR GUY
Abbott Retirement Annuity Fund
Meeting with DBM and HR
I guess I am gone. I took a personal day tomorrow but today my manager said Monday I am to meet her in an office and that HR will be on the line. They will have a discussion with me. I asked what the discussion will be about and she wouldn't say. I think they will get me on fake calls. Anyone else have experience with this? Or heard of something similar?
Meeting with DBM and HR
And the hits keep coming
I heard the FDA dropped the ax on the "electric fence" campaign today. If you are going to get a letter from the FDA you should at least generate some scripts. LOL. My guess is there are a number of people down there that still think their first two decisions to not approve Craptiom should have held up and are now going through everything with a fine toothed comb!
And the hits keep coming
Dalvance removed and replaced by Oritavancin
Being aquired was probably a blessing whether you get retained or not. Talk about a tough sell. keep us on formulary because of cost and convenience...
Makes sense as long as you don't consider the other option that's 1 dose and considerably cheaper.
Who get's to be the one to share the news of accounts moving to the new leadership? Not that we had many in our corner to start with.
Man, I drank the kool aid as much as anyone, and won a few accounts, but this thing is dead without another indication or success with the single dose.
Makes sense as long as you don't consider the other option that's 1 dose and considerably cheaper.
Who get's to be the one to share the news of accounts moving to the new leadership? Not that we had many in our corner to start with.
Man, I drank the kool aid as much as anyone, and won a few accounts, but this thing is dead without another indication or success with the single dose.
Dalvance removed and replaced by Oritavancin
company car, benefits, salary
just curious if anyone would provide insight into the company car, benefits package and salary range for infection and prevention job?
company car, benefits, salary
why won't Actavis and Allergan
change it's new name to Actagan?
Because it wil confuse the East coasters who will think it's an eight sided object.
Because it wil confuse the East coasters who will think it's an eight sided object.
why won't Actavis and Allergan
Rheumatology position
How is the Rheumatology sales force? It seems there's been some turnover...any ideas why? Any red flags? Thanks.
Rheumatology position
January 5th: R-Day
I'll be interested to see how many DSI reps and DMs resign on January 5th. More interesting will be "who" resigns. We've had a few Hosp and CV Spec leave recently with offers that more than compensated for any bonuses forfeited by leaving before the end of the quarter, but this next round of voluntary departures may be most telling in regards to the level of confidence for DSI's future among the sales force in the trenches.
January 5th: R-Day
KARL STORZ 3D - A failure?
Trying to catch up with olympus it seems but feedback has been rubbish together with conmens viking. Failure?
KARL STORZ 3D - A failure?
Conmed IM8000 - What do you think?
Compared to the other systems, what do you think of conmeds new camera system?
Conmed IM8000 - What do you think?
Christmas with Louise - a Christmas story
As a joke, my brother used to hang a pair of pantyhose over his fireplace before Christmas. He said all he wanted was for Santa to fill them. What they say about Santa checking the list twice must be true because every Christmas morning, although Jay's kids' stockings overflowed, his poor pantyhose hung sadly empty.
One year I decided to make his dream come true. I put on sunglasses and went in search of an inflatable love doll. They don't sell those things at Wal-Mart, you know. I had to go to an adult bookstore downtown.
If you've never been in an X-rated store, don't go. You'll only confuse yourself. I was there an hour saying things like, "What does this do?" "You're kidding me!" "Who would buy that?"
Finally, I made it to the inflatable doll section. I wanted to buy a standard, uncomplicated doll that could also substitute as a passenger in my truck so I could use the car pool lane during rush hour. Finding what I wanted was difficult. "Love Dolls" come in many different models. The top of the line, according to the side of the box, could do things I'd only seen in a book on animal husbandry.
I settled for "Lovable Louise." She was at the bottom of the price scale. To call Louise a "doll" took a huge leap of imagination. On Christmas Eve and with the help of an old bicycle pump, Louise came to life. My sister-in-law was in on the plan and let me in during the wee morning hours. Long after Santa had come and gone, I filled the dangling pantyhose with Louise's pliant legs and bottom. I also ate some cookies and drank what remained of a glass of milk on a nearby tray. I went home, and giggled for a couple of hours.
The next morning, my brother called to say that Santa had been to his house and left a present that had made him VERY happy but had left the dog confused. She would bark, start to walk away, then come back and bark some more. We all agreed that Louise should remain in her pantyhose so the rest of the family could admire her when they came over for the traditional Christmas dinner.
My grandmother noticed Louise the moment she walked in the door. "What the hell is that?" she asked. My brother quickly explained, "It's a doll." "Who would play with something like that?" Granny snapped. I had several candidates in mind, but kept my mouth shut. "Where are her clothes?" Granny continued. "Boy, that turkey sure smells nice, Gran, " Jay said, to steer her into dining room. But Granny was relentless. "Why doesn't she have any teeth?" Again, I could have answered, but why would I? It was Christmas and no one wanted to ride in the back of the ambulance saying, "Hang on Granny, hang on!"
My grandfather, a delightful old man with poor eyesight, sidled up to me and said, "Hey, who's the naked gal by the fireplace?" I told him she was Jay's friend. A few minutes later I noticed Grandpa by the mantel, talking to Louise. Not just talking, but actually flirting. It was then that we realized this might be Grandpa's last Christmas at home.
The dinner went well. We made the usual small talk about who had died, who was dying, and who should be killed, when suddenly Louise made a noise like my father in the bathroom in the morning. Then she lurched from the panty hose, flew around the room twice, and fell in a heap in front of the sofa.
The cat screamed. I passed cranberry sauce through my nose, and Grandpa ran across the room, fell to his knees, and began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. My brother fell back over his chair and wet his pants. Granny threw down her napkin, stomped out of the room, and sat in the car.
Later in my brother's garage, we conducted a thorough examination to decide the cause of Louise's collapse. We discovered that Louise had suffered from a hot ember to the back of her right thigh. Fortunately, thanks to a wonder drug called duct tape, we restored her to perfect health.
It was indeed a Christmas to treasure and remember.
One year I decided to make his dream come true. I put on sunglasses and went in search of an inflatable love doll. They don't sell those things at Wal-Mart, you know. I had to go to an adult bookstore downtown.
If you've never been in an X-rated store, don't go. You'll only confuse yourself. I was there an hour saying things like, "What does this do?" "You're kidding me!" "Who would buy that?"
Finally, I made it to the inflatable doll section. I wanted to buy a standard, uncomplicated doll that could also substitute as a passenger in my truck so I could use the car pool lane during rush hour. Finding what I wanted was difficult. "Love Dolls" come in many different models. The top of the line, according to the side of the box, could do things I'd only seen in a book on animal husbandry.
I settled for "Lovable Louise." She was at the bottom of the price scale. To call Louise a "doll" took a huge leap of imagination. On Christmas Eve and with the help of an old bicycle pump, Louise came to life. My sister-in-law was in on the plan and let me in during the wee morning hours. Long after Santa had come and gone, I filled the dangling pantyhose with Louise's pliant legs and bottom. I also ate some cookies and drank what remained of a glass of milk on a nearby tray. I went home, and giggled for a couple of hours.
The next morning, my brother called to say that Santa had been to his house and left a present that had made him VERY happy but had left the dog confused. She would bark, start to walk away, then come back and bark some more. We all agreed that Louise should remain in her pantyhose so the rest of the family could admire her when they came over for the traditional Christmas dinner.
My grandmother noticed Louise the moment she walked in the door. "What the hell is that?" she asked. My brother quickly explained, "It's a doll." "Who would play with something like that?" Granny snapped. I had several candidates in mind, but kept my mouth shut. "Where are her clothes?" Granny continued. "Boy, that turkey sure smells nice, Gran, " Jay said, to steer her into dining room. But Granny was relentless. "Why doesn't she have any teeth?" Again, I could have answered, but why would I? It was Christmas and no one wanted to ride in the back of the ambulance saying, "Hang on Granny, hang on!"
My grandfather, a delightful old man with poor eyesight, sidled up to me and said, "Hey, who's the naked gal by the fireplace?" I told him she was Jay's friend. A few minutes later I noticed Grandpa by the mantel, talking to Louise. Not just talking, but actually flirting. It was then that we realized this might be Grandpa's last Christmas at home.
The dinner went well. We made the usual small talk about who had died, who was dying, and who should be killed, when suddenly Louise made a noise like my father in the bathroom in the morning. Then she lurched from the panty hose, flew around the room twice, and fell in a heap in front of the sofa.
The cat screamed. I passed cranberry sauce through my nose, and Grandpa ran across the room, fell to his knees, and began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. My brother fell back over his chair and wet his pants. Granny threw down her napkin, stomped out of the room, and sat in the car.
Later in my brother's garage, we conducted a thorough examination to decide the cause of Louise's collapse. We discovered that Louise had suffered from a hot ember to the back of her right thigh. Fortunately, thanks to a wonder drug called duct tape, we restored her to perfect health.
It was indeed a Christmas to treasure and remember.
Christmas with Louise - a Christmas story
Gettin' placed again.....
Wuz happening?
Slow as molasses for the peeps lookin' to jump back on the dingy.
Nuttin' seems to be cookin' even with the glory cuts?
No excess holes in this block a cheese....?
Long dry spell.....or on the brink?
Signed,
Don Wanna B.
Slow as molasses for the peeps lookin' to jump back on the dingy.
Nuttin' seems to be cookin' even with the glory cuts?
No excess holes in this block a cheese....?
Long dry spell.....or on the brink?
Signed,
Don Wanna B.
Gettin' placed again.....
Upcoming Shire sales rep layoffs to be MASSIVE!
Look forward to a 30% field force reduction by the end of Q2. Wish the news could be better.
Upcoming Shire sales rep layoffs to be MASSIVE!
mardi 16 décembre 2014
Avion interview (derm)
Interviewing with Avion (derm) what kind of car package is included? Gas card/company credit card? Work life balance? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
Avion interview (derm)
Current status:
So, all of the interviewing held recently was for nothing? No one brought on? What a tremendous waste of time, money and resources.
Current status:
BAD Practice
Theres a ton of organizations out there that operate more professionally and don't micromanage you to death. The pay is way better and you see your DM once a month IF that! Having a ride a long every other week is the most counterproductive and frustrating thing a company could possibly do to their reps. Many are leaving at the end of the quarter and many are desperately looking.
BAD Practice
Alaska independant
looking for an independent AK rep to carry an innovative Laproscopic line. send igfo to cgordon at g2medproducts dot com
Alaska independant
Website "Latest News" is from September 2013?
That's not really a good sign of a successful company
Website "Latest News" is from September 2013?
Ty Liberatore
I'm interviewing now in the Cleveland area and seeking feedback on DM Ty Liberatore. He seems as if he blows a few lines before our interviews, might have a screw loose.
Ty Liberatore
New Org Chart - Please learn to read!
It is very clear that you are all morons. Look at sales and MC. It is still under JL. No changes. Those headlines are the people in charge of franchise not sales. So if you are referring to sales, it is all under JL.
Thank you for once again proving that most of you Allergan and Actavis trolls are morons!
Thank you for once again proving that most of you Allergan and Actavis trolls are morons!
New Org Chart - Please learn to read!
Sandoz Onc positions
Novartis onc reps.....what's your opinion on the new sales force selling the biosimilars? I know it's a different company but you must have some scoop.
Sandoz Onc positions
Death of Prostate Bx's
Prostate Biopsy HCPCS Codes
As of January 1, 2015, there will be only one code you can report to CMS for prostate needle specimens:
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, any number of specimens
Deleted for 2015 are:
G0417 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 21-41 specimens
G0418 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 41-60 specimens
G0419 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, greater than 60 specimens
You cannot report 88305 for a prostate needle biopsy for a Medicare beneficiary. Code G0416 has a global, professional and technical component in the physician fee schedule and the appropriate modifier can be appended (TC or -26) depending on the billing circumstances. The national allowed charge for 2015 for code G0416 professional component will be $182.58 when compared to 88305 for 12 prostate biopsies will be $468.26.
As this is only a guideline for a Medicare beneficiary, continue to report 88305 for the appropriate number of separately identified specimens. APS Medical Billing is prepared to accommodate this change through a system program to convert 88305 to the appropriate “G” code if the patient is a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary.
As of January 1, 2015, there will be only one code you can report to CMS for prostate needle specimens:
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, any number of specimens
Deleted for 2015 are:
G0417 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 21-41 specimens
G0418 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, 41-60 specimens
G0419 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination, for prostate needle biopsy, any method, greater than 60 specimens
You cannot report 88305 for a prostate needle biopsy for a Medicare beneficiary. Code G0416 has a global, professional and technical component in the physician fee schedule and the appropriate modifier can be appended (TC or -26) depending on the billing circumstances. The national allowed charge for 2015 for code G0416 professional component will be $182.58 when compared to 88305 for 12 prostate biopsies will be $468.26.
As this is only a guideline for a Medicare beneficiary, continue to report 88305 for the appropriate number of separately identified specimens. APS Medical Billing is prepared to accommodate this change through a system program to convert 88305 to the appropriate “G” code if the patient is a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary.
Death of Prostate Bx's
1099 Medical Sales Reps Calling on ALL Physician Specialties! Residual Earnings!
We are offering Independent Sales Reps a 25% commission for year one! The more locations you can secure, the more the Residual increases! FIVE YEAR RESIDUAL Income!!!Our Company offers the world’s first targeted digital advertising platform for healthcare. It consists of an innovative network, featuring digital displays, a digital camera, and sophisticated software, all connected to a state-of-the-art cloud-based platform.The advertisers pay only when one of their ads is viewed giving them 100% value for money and the doctors, based on a five-year commitment, get a proposed 25% of the net advertising revenue generated by their display.We are seeking seasoned reps who can effectively illustrate the benefits of our company's Medical Network to physicians, and communicate with physicians in order to drive actionable results for device locations. We work with physicians, ACOs and hospital systems who see a minimum 70 patients per day.Compensation:A 25% commission of the physician’s advertising revenue is generated by every device placed.
The more locations you can secure, the more the 5 Year Residual increases. Incentives are also provided for referring other Independent Sales Reps!Product information:Our system includes a set-top box, connected to the internet, that can be mounted onto any HDMI capable television. This digital display is set up in the waiting room of the medical location and the cloud-based platform delivers all advertising content played on the screen.
The benefits that our product offers to physicians include:- Patient engagement and increased health literacy. - Ability to identify the strongest health message for each clinical encounter regardless of age, gender, or language, which makes it easier for physicians to provide health resources- Financial rewards to the physician and for you! - HIPAA and Sunshine Act compliant - Increased patient engagement which reduces perceived waiting times, which is responsible for over 90% of patient dissatisfaction- The device is being offered to medical practices for free, and in addition we are providing a 25% revenue share to the medical professional.Territories Available:
National
Training Providing: We will provide you a sales app that consists of all information related to the device, including a demo.Email apply@hooluxmedical.com for more information or to apply
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1099 Medical Sales Reps Calling on ALL Physician Specialties! Residual Earnings!
What's happening in Big Oil is nothing...
Compared to what's about to happen here at Shionogi. There will be MAJOR changes soon.
What's happening in Big Oil is nothing...
P-Club Spoiler Alert
It's going to be in Africa this year. Got a great deal and will also be able to "naturally" cut down sales by 5%. You can stop with the video teasers now.
P-Club Spoiler Alert
lundi 15 décembre 2014
What is the purpose of the new RST team?
What's the purpose of the new Respiratory Specialty Team? Any thoughts? Is this a promotion or demotion? RST reps working with overlay reps in their territory and expected to grow Symbicort business? Is it "specialty" when customer calls are being counted and multiple reps in one office?
What is the purpose of the new RST team?
Lot of injections out there!
So saw the post about Janssen 3 month and came across Alkermes now looking at 2 month studies prior to their 1 month is approved. Guess that will happen. Getting crowded isnt it?
I dont think this specialty is mature enough for these products and payers will push back. Either way very interesting.
http://ift.tt/130rWt2
I dont think this specialty is mature enough for these products and payers will push back. Either way very interesting.
http://ift.tt/130rWt2
Lot of injections out there!
I Hate My Job
I really hate it here. I would rather work for ISIS (and not the monitoring company) then LifeWatch.
Just wanted to vent that out and CP seemed like a good place to do it......... Thanks for listening.
Just wanted to vent that out and CP seemed like a good place to do it......... Thanks for listening.
I Hate My Job
Mike Shitfranski returns!!!
This skinny, lying fuck is done at Impax and is trying to come back here or Inventiv. Hilarious!
Mike Shitfranski returns!!!
Biomet Ortho Spine Doc
I have an Ortho spine surgeon using almost solely Biomet spine instruments and says he doesn't want to change.
What can I offer him from Stryker that Biomet doesn't already have in their bag?
What can I offer him from Stryker that Biomet doesn't already have in their bag?
Biomet Ortho Spine Doc
airbag recall spreads to Dodge, layoffs coming
At some point all the lawsuits from faulty airbags are going to hit our pocketbook hard, the Nate going to have to start cutting sales staff......just like the airbags did! ;)
airbag recall spreads to Dodge, layoffs coming
Expect a "read between the lines"statement from Management This Week
Prepare folks
Expect a "read between the lines"statement from Management This Week
CAP
How convenient we are preparing for CAP when Kelly Winchester and Peter winchester work for CAP. Could it be they are the ones that give the heads up to mdl on their arrival.
CAP
Pfizer's future!!
Everyone is wondering what'll happen to Pfizer. Who will we buy what drugs will i have next year and beyond.
Here's what I think may happen:
Part 1: Pfizer has separated into 3 operating divisions to establish a value for each division. GEP is the largest in terms of revenue as you know. The most common speculation is that Pfizer will sell the GEP and keep GIP and VOC under the Pfizer name. At that point Pfizers market cap will drop below 100b.
Part 2: it's no longer advantageous for Pfizer to buy a foreign company for the tax advantage. Especially considering any purchase will be at a serious premium.
Part 3: WE will be purchased by a foreign company. That company will grab up Pfizers cash horde, cut much of our sales force, and pay less taxes while doing it
There will be companies lining up to grab our cash. Especially after we shift dozens of generic product potential liability issues to the GEP buyer.
Here's what I think may happen:
Part 1: Pfizer has separated into 3 operating divisions to establish a value for each division. GEP is the largest in terms of revenue as you know. The most common speculation is that Pfizer will sell the GEP and keep GIP and VOC under the Pfizer name. At that point Pfizers market cap will drop below 100b.
Part 2: it's no longer advantageous for Pfizer to buy a foreign company for the tax advantage. Especially considering any purchase will be at a serious premium.
Part 3: WE will be purchased by a foreign company. That company will grab up Pfizers cash horde, cut much of our sales force, and pay less taxes while doing it
There will be companies lining up to grab our cash. Especially after we shift dozens of generic product potential liability issues to the GEP buyer.
Pfizer's future!!
dimanche 14 décembre 2014
A Whole District to Resign after the New Year
What's going on around here.
A Whole District to Resign after the New Year
You can thank those who have had exit interviews
For the changes in micromanagers, Eva, dva and ride alongside every two weeks. It's a shame nobody has the balls to stand up who is still working there. Especially the cool aid drinking managers. Step up and do something other than ride with reps and tell Brandi everything is going great.
You can thank those who have had exit interviews
TM from AGN don't do it
TM from AGN don't do it. Just don't do it. It will hurt. Bad hurt bad.
TM from AGN don't do it
We got AJ Feely in Philly!! 👏👏💉💉💰💰😜😜
Read em and weap. We now own the market!
We got AJ Feely in Philly!! 👏👏💉💉💰💰😜😜
How long is training? And what is it like?
Potential new hire I want information on training how long is it and what is it like?
How long is training? And what is it like?
We are unethical and immoral
How can we keep selling all of these diabetes drugs, yet not stop our patients from eating themselves to an early grave?
We are unethical and immoral
Turnover
if everything on Iroko is so rosy, why is the turnover so high, 40%, with pharma jobs shrinking, why would professionals be giving up this contract if conditions and the product were so favorable
Turnover
Turnover
if everything on Iroko is so rosy, why is the turnover so high, 40%, with pharma jobs shrinking, why would professionals be giving up this contract if conditions and the product were so favorable
Turnover
Don't Splurge on Christmas Gifts Just Yet
It's coming after the holidays. Good Luck.
Don't Splurge on Christmas Gifts Just Yet
What's going on with the Kentucky lawsuit??
Finally a state that seems to have Purdue over a barrel. Haven't heard anything lately on the suit. Any news???
What's going on with the Kentucky lawsuit??
Happy Hallways?
Any inside information on what it is like to work at B&L?
Happy hallways?
Happy hallways?
Happy Hallways?
Sell all your stock! Trust me.
7 year period coming up in 2015.
Its a good time to sell.
Remember 2001? 2008? 7 year stretch.
2015 going to be another dip. Take the money and buy some real estate, with cash. Rent them out. Just my advice on this.
Market is way out touch with the reality of our current economy as well.
Its a good time to sell.
Remember 2001? 2008? 7 year stretch.
2015 going to be another dip. Take the money and buy some real estate, with cash. Rent them out. Just my advice on this.
Market is way out touch with the reality of our current economy as well.
Sell all your stock! Trust me.
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