| Effective executive management in the pharmaceutical industry. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18972973 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Along with the boom in information technology and vast development in genomic and proteomic discoveries, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries have been provided the means and tools to create a new page in medicinal history. They are now able to alter the classic ways to cure complex diseases thanks to the completion of the human genome project. To be able to compete in this industry, pharmaceutical management has to be effective not only internally but also externally in socially acceptable conduct. The first department that requires focus is marketing and sales. As the main driving force to increase revenues and profits, marketing and sales employees should be highly motivated by compensation. Also, customer relationships should be maintained for long-term gain. As important as marketing, research and development requires the financial support as well as the critical decision making to further expand the product pipeline. Similarly, finance and technologies should be adequately monitored and invested to provide support as well as prepare for future expansion. On top of that, manufacturing processes and operations are operated per quality systems and FDA guidelines to ensure high quality. Human Resources, on the other hand, should carry the managing and motivation from upper management through systematic recruitment, adequate training, and fair compensation. Moreover, effective management in a pharmaceutical would also require the social welfare and charity to help patients who cannot afford the treatment as well as improving the organization's image. Last but not least, the management should also prepare for the globalization of the industry. Inevitably, large pharmaceutical companies are merging with each other or acquiring smaller companies to enhance the competitive advantages as well as expand their product mix. For effectiveness in a pharmaceutical industry, management should focus more than just the daily routine tasks and short-term goals. Rather, they need vision as well as commitment regarding the unique requirements of the industry. |
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Authors:
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Hoang Tran; Brian H Kleiner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of health care finance Volume: 32 ISSN: 1078-6767 ISO Abbreviation: J Health Care Finance Publication Date: 2005 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-31 Completed Date: 2008-12-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503024 Medline TA: J Health Care Finance Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 8-15 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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California State University, Fullerton, USA. |
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Administrative Personnel
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standards* Charities Drug Industry / economics, organization & administration* Marketing Research United States United States Food and Drug Administration |
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