January 2015

New study shows salaries have increased in the biotechnology sector HR experts from the life sciences sector meet in Frankfurt

Salaries are increasing in the biotechnology sector, as shown by current figures published today by BIO Deutschland, the sector association of the biotechnology industry. The study on salaries by personalmarkt.de shows that managing directors’ salaries have risen by 10 to 14 per cent on average compared with 2012, depending on experience. 

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Biotechnology sector optimistic. More investments planned. Business climate remains positive

For the first time in years, the stock market is a financing alternative once again for German biotechnology firms. Companies raised €403 million in private equity in 2014 – around 14 per cent more than in the previous year.

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First Meeting of the Federal Government’s Pharma Dialogue on Research and Development

Following the opening event on 15 September 2014, the first meeting of the Federal Government’s pharma dialogue on research and development took place at the Federal Ministry of Health on 21 January 2015.

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Fifth Year of the Health – Made in Germany Export Initiative

The fourth annual meeting of the Health – Made in Germany export initiative took place at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on 28 January.

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BIO Deutschland Recommends Regulations on Data Processing in Medical Research

BIO Deutschland, the sector association of the biotechnology industry, recommends that the special features of the healthcare sector be taken into account in the revision of the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC).

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