Lens On The Scientific Market

In a worldwide marketplace, CRO’s are able to establish clinical trials in areas of the world that are most conducive to cost efficiencies, high patient availability and speedy enrollment. This Pharmatech article discusses the benefits—and drawbacks—of expanding farther into Eastern Europe. Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s) have gained increasing viability as pharmaceutical and biotech companies cut […]

Remember “Norm” on Cheers?  Of course!  Who could forget the lovable beer guzzler who was greeted by name—by bartenders and patrons alike—every time he walked into that Boston bar?  And surely you remember the neurotic waitress—oh, you know—What’s-Her-Name. Did you hear the one about the life science tool company that walked into a bar and […]

Sometimes, market research is not something you do, but rather, something you have.  Indeed, some companies may not recognize that the information they collect and use each day may in fact be market research. Best practices market research recognizes the importance of all forms of information flowing into the company—not just macro market data, but […]

With a sigh of relief, we are watching 2009 draw to a close.  The scientists’ insights in our FY2010 lab budget report, published a few weeks ago, indicate that scientists are roughly split as to how beneficial they believe the ARRA has been for the life sciences industry. Wise allocation of suppliers’ resources for the […]