Healthcare >> Analyst Interviews >> March 18, 2002

Outlook For Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences: John Rhodes – Deloitte & Touche

JOHN D. RHODES, CPA, is Deloitte & Touche's Managing Partner for Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences. In this role, he is responsible for the firm's services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology and device companies. Mr. Rhodes has significant experience with pharmaceutical, manufacturing and process industries, focusing on accounting and auditing, SEC reporting, business process and contracting issues, corporate compliance, strategic alliances, research and promotion collaborations, joint venture formations and mergers and acquisitions. He has published in Pharmaceutical Executive and has co-authored firm publications on the Life Sciences industry. He is a member of the firm's Manufacturing Industry Operating Committee. Profile
TWST: It's been a year or so since we spoke for the last

conference issue. What has gone on in the pharmaceutical industry

over that period of time that people should know about?

Mr. Rhodes: