Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical is in talks to buy privately-held Swiss rival Nycomed, in a deal that could be worth more than 1 trillion yen ($12 billion). The scale of this buyout is incredibly large. Exact details are still not known but fund manager at Chibagin Asset Management, Hiroaki Osakabe, states that Takeda has carried out […]

The Clinical Trials market in Russia is currently one of the vibrant sectors in the Pharmaceutical industry. The country has witnessed huge spending in the drug Research and Development process during the past few years which has subsequently effectively broadened its attractiveness as one of the leading destinations for conducting clinical trials. Russia is offering […]

According to the Report on Jobs published today by the REC and the KPMG, permanent staff appointments rose at a strong and accelerated rate in April, although growth remained below February’s tenth month high. Recruitment consultants reported a further improvement in the availability of candidates during April. Permanent staff availability rose marginally, while temporary/contract staff […]

With the excitement from last week’s Royal wedding, you can be forgiven for suspecting that this week could have been dull and grey in comparison, however with the sun shining in the UK for a change, spirits were lifted and we have had what can be described as a very interesting and exciting week! With […]

It is exciting times for CRA’s in Russia at this moment as this week Flame Pharma have received details regarding further potential opportunities throughout Russia. We are already recruiting for 2 International CRO’s in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Belarus and Saint Petersburg. With a 3rd company under discussion, and with office based and Home Based positions, we […]

Flame Pharma are currently working on a number of fantastic CRA opportunities worldwide. Ranging from entry level CRA I in the UK to Senior CRA in Moscow. We have Home and Office, permanent and Contract Clinical Research Associate positions within the Healthcare Industry and within world leading CRO’s across the Globe. Current locations include Belgium, […]

Flame Pharma recognise the importance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research  as experienced candidates in this area are very much in demand. Outcomes research has changed the culture of clinical practice and health care research by altering how we assess the end results of health care services. In doing so, it has provided the foundation for […]

The REC has today challenged the findings of a British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) survey on recruitment services. The report focuses on the cost and time implications of recruiting new staff but fails to recognise the role that agencies can play. Tom Hadley, the REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services said, “We agree that […]

Dental Experts expect Brits will eat more than 80 million Easter eggs over the holiday, little realising the link between excessive sugar consumption and gum disease. People may know that too much sugar is bad for the teeth but it is the damage to gums that is the big concern. Sugar fuelled plaque causes inflamed […]

Today’s job figures show a drop of 17,000 in the number of people out of work in the three months until February with the current number now standing at 2.48 million. Tom Hadley the REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services has commented on these figures, “Today’s figures must not mask the fact that our […]

Delegates at the Royal College of Nursing conference called for action to reduce the ‘sheer madness’ of wastage levels of medicines newspapers reported last week. Nurses proposed labelling medicines with details of how much they cost and distributing leaflets to ensure patients used the repeat prescription process correctly. PSNC backed the comments and said it […]

Our new Practice Sales website was launched this week! Flame Health has a proven track record of delivering recruitment and business solutions to our market leading client base and as a direct result flamehealthpracticesales.com has evolved due to client trust and demand. If you are looking for your first practice or adding to your already proven […]

At this moment, Flame Pharma are looking for Medical Monitors in Slovakia, Croatia and Czech Republic. These positions are to be Home Based and would be ideal for candidates looking for the opportunity to progress. In order to be considered, candidates must possess a Medical Qualification (MD) together with proven experience within the Clinical Research […]

Flame Health are delighted to be attending Optrafair this year at the NEC Birmingham. Come and see us and have a chat about our exclusive optical opportunities. Our team will be there all weekend to help and advise you on your future within the Optical industry.  Our Optometry division consistently provides innovative, cost saving and […]

According to the Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG, the rate of expansion of permanent staff placements eased in March following February’s 10 month high. March data pointed to a further marked improvement in demand for staff. Permanent staff vacancies rose at the fastest pace since April 2010, while temporary/contract staff […]