On the heels of World War II, America’s auto manufacturers were the undisputed titans of industry.  In the 1980s, Chevrolet proclaimed itself the “Heartbeat of America.” Today many would argue that the American auto industry is on life support. In comparison, America’s pharmaceutical firms have prospered for an extended period of time but the current decade’s outlook has made some question if drug firms are poised to follow the auto industry’s painful contraction.  Healthcare reform, generic introductions and pipeline issues are just a handful of the major challenges. Finally, IMS is forecasting the global pharmaceutical growth rate at historically low levels for 2009-2010. Still, there are a handful of change-agent leaders who are striving to bring truly innovative ideas to turn around the industry’s fortunes.

To hear the latest trends on leading global organizations in the new setting of challenging financial environment, changing labor-force and competitive threats, please join us for an engaging panel discussion.

Date:  November 12, 2009
Time:  6:00 - Sandwich buffet and networking; 6:45 - program to begin promptly
Place: St. Joseph's University Campus (corner of City Avenue and N 54th St., Philadelphia), Haub School of Business, Mandeville Hall, Room 313

Fee: $20

To Register: Please go to http://www.hbsphilly.com/store.html?event_id=258

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This event is jointly sponsored by the HBS Club of Philadelphia (HBSCP) and St. Joseph's Executive Education program.  The organizers have also invited other graduates of top business schools and undergraduate institutions.

For more information please contact Michael Wong, MBA '90 (mwong@cobbscreekhealthcare.com); Jun Huangpu, MBA '02 (jhuangpu@cobbscreekhealthcare.com) or Harry Atkins, MBA '92 (hatkins@mba1992.hbs.edu).