Years ago when Sugen, a company focused on protein kinase inhibitors, was bought by Pfizer, over 300 people lost their jobs, but not their sense of humor. These intrepid scientists held wave parties to announce the latest round of scientists that were given severance pay and let go. But these were not pity parties in the least-most went on to equally lucrative, or even better, positions in other companies. Mergers and acquisitions might sound daunting, but those who work in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical arena know it as a fact of life. Researchers who are interested in entering this fast-paced world need to learn how to "ride the wave" and always keep their eye out for other opportunities. In short, they need to take advice from the cover of Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series: "Don't Panic."
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