Biogen Idec Named Top Employer by Science Magazine.CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Biogen Idec Biogen Idec, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) is a biotechnology company specializing in drugs for neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders and cancer. The company was formed in 2003 by the merger of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen and San Diego, California-based Idec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BIIB BIIB Basic Imagery Interpretation Brief ), a global biotechnology leader with products and capabilities in oncology, neurology and immunology, has been named a 2006 Top Employer according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Science magazine's 2006 Top Biotech and Pharma Employer's survey. Selected as one of the top 20 employers from a pool of 331 companies, Biogen Idec has been recognized with this honor every year since Science magazine's survey began in 2002. "As researchers, Biogen Idec offers us the opportunity to potentially impact hundreds of thousands of lives in a significant manner," said Cecil B. Pickett, Ph.D., President, Research & Development for Biogen Idec. "From basic biology and understanding of disease processes to delivering novel and efficacious therapies, our success will only continue if we attract and retain the best minds dedicated to discovering and developing significant healthcare advances." "Science is at the core of what Biogen Idec does every day, and our culture reflects and respects that simple - but important - fact," said Craig Schneier, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. for Biogen Idec. "To ensure that we attain our mission of transforming discovery into care, Biogen Idec provides a rewarding environment that offers opportunities for growth and learning combined with global resources and world-class colleagues. We are proud to be recognized as one of the nation's top employers by Science magazine." The web-based survey was conducted by Science Careers and the American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), private organization devoted to furthering the work of scientists and improving the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare. (AAAS AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science. ) from May 2 to June 4, 2006. Participants in the survey included Science readers and subscribers, as well as individuals working in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Respondents named the companies they considered the best, average and worst employers. Senn-Delaney Culture Diagnostics and Measurement (SDCDM), commissioned by Science to conduct and interpret the survey results, used a mathematical process to determine the attributes with the greatest driving impact on company/employer reputation. Companies received a unique ranking score, derived from the ratings of these attributes. Companies were rated without regard to their size or the number of votes each received, and ranked based on 42 attributes in seven categories: Corporate Image, Leadership and Direction, Financial Prowess, Work/Culture Environment, Work/Life Balance, Academics and Collegial col·le·gi·al adj. 1. a. Characterized by or having power and authority vested equally among colleagues: "He . . . Exchange, and Compensation and Benefits. About Biogen Idec Biogen Idec creates new standards of care Standards of care are medical or psychological treatment guidelines, and can be general or specific. They specify appropriate treatment protocols based on scientific evidence, and collaboration between medical and/or psychological professionals involved in the treatment of a given in oncology, neurology and immunology. As a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of novel therapies, Biogen Idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human healthcare. For press releases and additional information about the company, please visit www.biogenidec.com. |
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