CEOs Gather at the Second Annual Pharmaceuticals Roundtable; Economist Conferences Explores a ``Prescription for Growth''.Business Editors/Medical Writers Second Annual Pharmaceuticals Roundtable PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 The Second Annual Pharmaceuticals Roundtable convenes CEOs from three pharmaceutical giants - Hank McKinnell of Pfizer Inc, David Brennan David Brennan is a Dublin born Gaelic football player who plays for Laois under the parentage rule. David's father Dessie was a famous player in the 1970's for both Laois and St. Josephs. At club level, David usually lines out at centre half back with St Marys (Saggart). of AstraZeneca LP and Paulo Costa of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. On November 20th-21st 2002 in Philadelphia, a distinguished speaker faculty of industry leaders and senior executives will examine and debate the key issues altering the landscape of the pharmaceutical industry. To continue generating the returns enjoyed by the industry over the last decade, pharmaceutical companies are forced to rethink re·think tr. & intr.v. re·thought , re·think·ing, re·thinks To reconsider (something) or to involve oneself in reconsideration. re the formula for doing business. The Second Annual Pharmaceuticals Roundtable will focus on the strategies that will help pharmaceutical companies identify opportunities and gain a competitive edge in this increasingly complex market. The Roundtable will include critical discussions on recouping R&D costs, increasing shareholder value, undertaking industry alliances, marketing to empowered customers, tackling global pharma branding, complying with government regulations and coping with pricing pressures. The Roundtable, sponsored by Oracle Corporation and Accenture, builds on the success of past Economist Conferences pharmaceutical gatherings that have taken place in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Asia-Pacific. Chaired by The Economist's Healthcare Correspondent, Shereen El Feki, the Roundtable includes presentations from senior executives from the following organisations: AstraZeneca LP, Aventis Pharma, Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. , F Hoffmann-La Roche, Lehman Brothers Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LEH), founded in 1850, is a diversified, global financial services firm. It is a participant in investment banking, equity and fixed income sales, research and trading, investment management, private equity, and private banking. , Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer Inc, Pharmacia and the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), among others. Other upcoming pharmaceutical gatherings hosted by Economist Conferences include: Fourth Asia Pacific Pharmaceuticals Roundtable on November 11th-12th 2002 in Shanghai Pharmaceuticals and Biotech bi·o·tech n. Informal Biotechnology. biotech Noun short for biotechnology Noun 1. Summit on November 28th 2002 in Paris Ninth Annual Pharmaceuticals Conference on February 12th-13th 2003 in London Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing Roundtable on April 29th-30th 2003 in Philadelphia Third Annual Pharmaceuticals Roundtable on November 19th-20th 2003 in Philadelphia About Economist Conferences Economist Conferences is the leading provider of highly interactive meetings--including industry conferences, management events and government roundtables--for senior executives seeking new insights into important strategic issues. Participants exchange views and compare experiences with other decision-makers and with specialist speakers from relevant fields. www.economistconferences.com About Oracle Corporation Oracle Corporation (Nasdaq: ORCL ORCL Oracle (stock symbol) ) is the world's largest enterprise software company, providing enterprise software to the world's largest and most successful businesses. With annual revenues of more than $10.8 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . About Accenture Accenture is one of the world's leading management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects and technology services organizations. Through its network of businesses approach -- in which the company enhances its consulting and outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. expertise through alliances, affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. and other capabilities -- Accenture delivers innovations that help clients across all industries quickly realize their visions. With more than 75,000 people in 47 countries, the company generated net revenues of $11.57 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2002. Its home page is www.accenture.com. There are a limited number of press passes available for the Roundtable. If you are interested in obtaining a pass, please contact Economist Conferences. |
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