Pfizer's Bid For AstraZeneca PLC Shows That Big Pharma Is As Rotten As The Banks

May 12, 2014 -- Global pharmaceutical companies are dodging the risks by loading R&D costs on to taxpayers. Countries around the world are seeking long-run, innovation-led growth in the "real economy". This is born of a wish to move away from speculative growth led by short-term financial markets. For this reason, industrial policy is back on the agenda after years of being a near blasphemy.

The life-sciences industry is top of the list, for both Barack Obama and David Cameron, of "real" industries to nurture through such policy.

Help employers find you! Check out all the jobs and post your resume.