Bayer Diabetes Care Up For Sale!

[Anonymous]

I kid you not. RUN FOREST RUN!

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/09/us-bayer-idUSBRE84805Z20120509

[Anonymous]

Who's the likely buyer?

[Anonymous]

Well after that call with SF I'm motivated to stay home tomorrow. Summer hours start now!

[Anonymous]

Wow I'm motivated to stay home after that call with SF. Summer hours start now!

[Anonymous]

Guessing no internal announcement was made...

[Anonymous]

Wow I'm motivated to stay home after that call with SF. Summer hours start now!

The diabetes care business is a commodity with no top line sales growth. The sale of the business makes sense.

[Anonymous]

i think it is Panasonic

[Anonymous]

Do not be surprised if it is Medtronics - makes sense they have been a strong partner of ours over in Europe and In canada -

My concern is what happens to the Meter reps - care to look at what happend at Accu-Chek under very similar circumstances? Pump reps kept on and Meter Reps let go - just saying...may want to get your resumes in order...

[Anonymous]

They didn't say they already had a buyer.

[Anonymous]

The diabetes care business is a commodity with no top line sales growth. The sale of the business makes sense.
Sure does and so does staying home collecting my paycheck till the severance comes.

[Anonymous]

I think it's Medtronic too.. That email from GV pretty much sums up where we stand in the launch of this new link meter. No where.

[Anonymous]

MM also said.. We have interested buyers.. That means its been in the works for awhile. My guess Siam announcement will come by June 1st.

[Anonymous]

Do not be surprised if it is Medtronics - makes sense they have been a strong partner of ours over in Europe and In canada -

My concern is what happens to the Meter reps - care to look at what happend at Accu-Chek under very similar circumstances? Pump reps kept on and Meter Reps let go - just saying...may want to get your resumes in order...

Actually that is not true. AC only retained a handful of their pump reps. The majority of their sales force is former meter reps.

[Anonymous]

Do not be surprised if it is Medtronics - makes sense they have been a strong partner of ours over in Europe and In canada -

My concern is what happens to the Meter reps - care to look at what happend at Accu-Chek under very similar circumstances? Pump reps kept on and Meter Reps let go - just saying...may want to get your resumes in order...

Roche is buying only because they want to get the talented and world class performer JT back. He alone would pay for the purchase price.

[Anonymous]

Actually that is not true. AC only retained a handful of their pump reps. The majority of their sales force is former meter reps.

Sorry to disagree but the most recent realignment saw the displacement of nearly 30% of the meter reps and zero of the pump reps - there were a few Clinical Specialist, let go - when AC purchase DUSA a few years back there was a reduction in pump rep sales force, I think you have your facts mixed up. So Bayer rep be very concerned about your future...just saying....

[Anonymous]

Who cares!!! Bunch of worthless meter maids anyway!

[Anonymous]

Who cares!!! Bunch of worthless meter maids anyway!

People may lose their jobs so I assume they care. You sound like someone who works in DE.

[Anonymous]

My manager has already landed another job but is keeping Bayer job on the side, why not live it up while we can, I am

[Anonymous]

They are desperate to unload this division, why else would a story 'leak'? Companies tend to 'leak' stories like this when they're desperate to unload it.

The fact is BGM is a commodity, where low price wins... And your products do not compete in a price sensitive market

[Anonymous]

They are desperate to unload this division, why else would a story 'leak'? Companies tend to 'leak' stories like this when they're desperate to unload it.

The fact is BGM is a commodity, where low price wins... And your products do not compete in a price sensitive market

But we have NO CODING meters! And Hematrocrit correction!!!!!

[Anonymous]

I don't care what anyone says, Bayer is a class act...to be so open and honest about it's intentions overall. Alan's efforts demonstrated that today via the video link to all Bayer employees.

Way to go Alan~!! Don't give up on our division. We need to be the last one's standing. Bayer has the best in class products and top sales force in the USA~!!

[Anonymous]

I don't care what anyone says, Bayer is a class act...to be so open and honest about it's intentions overall. Alan's efforts demonstrated that today via the video link to all Bayer employees.

Way to go Alan~!! Don't give up on our division. We need to be the last one's standing. Bayer has the best in class products and top sales force in the USA~!!

You are drinking the kool aid. Alan is good but Bayer's products are constantly riddled with issues, product hold orders, quality problems, etc. More so than the other top 4 companies. No one in the industry is surprised by the sale.

[Anonymous]

But we have NO CODING meters! And Hematrocrit correction!!!!!

But you also have crap market share! 4rth in the market place!!! Dying for a few crumbs of LifeScan's lunch!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Now you've got me rying to figure out who is SF, GV and JT.

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You are drinking the kool aid. Alan is good but Bayer's products are constantly riddled with issues, product hold orders, quality problems, etc. More so than the other top 4 companies. No one in the industry is surprised by the sale.

Alan is good??? WTF??? READ this everyone. Bayer would be very, very smart to be the first company to sale off its diabetes care business to highest bidder (sucker) it could find.

Other companies will follow in line sale the business while there is money to be made. They need it for the next big purchase.

[Anonymous]

how does severance look?

[Anonymous]

Bayer's diabetes products have so many quality issues AND they are 4rth in the market place in the US. They claim that they have better technology, but 4rth in the market place says otherwise (numbers don't lie).

Anyone who buys this company is doomed. Too many issues.

They also have hired on a bunch of weirdos/non-value adding people there in recent years. The only way to fix the company is to fire more than half it's employees.

[Anonymous]

Now you've got me rying to figure out who is SF, GV and JT.

Don't forget that stellar marketeer, JA. He's been around how long, and the place is still mired in 4th? Should have stuck with peddling Suave -- now that would have been a simple win!

[Anonymous]

how does severance look?

As good as the number of free 50' u can collect and get the highest bidder on ebay

[Anonymous]

Sanofi is a strong rumor here in Tarrytown!

[Anonymous]

Sanofi is a strong rumor here in Tarrytown!

I'm familiar with the crew running Sanofi's 'device' operation. Should this go through, BDC folks will feel right at home in perpetual 4th place.

[Anonymous]

I just love reading all the comments from the perpetual loosers who continue to diss Bayer. Quality issues my ass! Keep up the good work......oh ya grab another beer.

[Anonymous]

I just love reading all the comments from the perpetual loosers who continue to diss Bayer. Quality issues my ass! Keep up the good work......oh ya grab another beer.

Keep spreading the Baycol. Work will set you free.

[Anonymous]

Come on in boys the waters just fine

[Anonymous]

Bring back Dave Stellingworth. He will fix everything with his napoleon- like style.
What a piece of !!!!!! work> Stilll blows my mind.

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They also have hired on a bunch of weirdos/non-value adding people there in recent years.


You must have met the dude who parachuted in from Consumer Care and glided into a VP slot. And how about a few of the folks in R&D -- it's absolutely scary.

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You must have met the dude who parachuted in from Consumer Care and glided into a VP slot. And how about a few of the folks in R&D -- it's absolutely scary.

What about Ricky, the head of R&D? Now that's absolutely scary.

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What about Ricky, the head of R&D? Now that's absolutely scary.

RS is actually one of the good ones.

[Anonymous]

RS is actually one of the good ones.

That guy is a joke, and his staff is filled with a bunch of weirdos.

[Anonymous]

The epps family legacy has left the building

[Anonymous]

The epps family legacy has left the building

His pop founded the place

[Anonymous]

The epps family legacy has left the building

Please explain...

[Anonymous]

The epps family legacy has left the building
You know If BE resigned and left the family business this place must really F'ed

[Anonymous]

Brian was valued and will be missed!

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Brian was valued and will be missed!

Really?

[Anonymous]

Bayer's products are constantly riddled with issues, quality problems, etc. More so than the other top 4 companies. No one in the industry is surprised by the sale.

What quality problems??? How many recalls has Abbott had over the past 5 years? 8? Lifescan too. And Accu-Chek and FreeStyle Lite both had the FDA alert regarding interfering substances. Since when has Bayer been "riddled" with quality problems?

[Anonymous]

The epps family legacy has left the building

oh thank goodness. Brian Epps LOVES to hear himself talk and thinks he is awesme because his dad worked at BAYER. Are you kidding me. . .

Bayer is a good company.need everyone here is pissed off becuase you have to work now instead of cruise control Be grateful bayer didn't catch onto your laziness before and fire you. Trying having integrity and working every day.

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[QUOTE= Since when has Bayer been "riddled" with quality problems?[/QUOTE]

Oh please, where have you been hiding your head? And for how long?

[Anonymous]

Lets take a Vote??? Sanofi, Medtronic, Siemens?? Sanofi, cause they want to be the world leader in diabetes, Medtronic cause they too just went through a layoff of primary care reps to make room for us or Siemens who took our DCA 2000 and just bought the Mishawaka site in November... some of our strips are currently still being manufactured as of today.. The clock is ticking faster now since Mike Mathews has resigned..

[Anonymous]

Anyone have scoop on the latest? Hear deal to be signed by year end. Is it Panasonic?

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Brian was valued and will be missed!

Give me a break, that guy once took a nap on his couch for 6 months straight.

[Anonymous]

Anyone have scoop on the latest? Hear deal to be signed by year end. Is it Panasonic?

Yes. At least it's not more Europeans.

[Anonymous]

Give me a break, that guy once took a nap on his couch for 6 months straight.

...and his territory was all the better for it!

[Anonymous]

Yes. At least it's not more Europeans.

Would be nice to work for Sanofi. The French work week is 35 hours, with 11 national holidays and 5 weeks paid vacation annually.

[Anonymous]

Yes. At least it's not more Europeans.

Panasonic is the biggest rumor here in Tarrytown!!!

[Anonymous]

Panasonic is the biggest rumor here in Tarrytown!!!

interesting...if thats the case then it is really hard to predict the extent of the impact on BDC employees in the sales, trade , managed care areas - however HR and related administrative type position are in potential trouble - duplication means elimination...

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I'm hearing Siemens.

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Truth is... no one here knows. PHC, MDT, Sanofi, GE, etc.. Everything posted on here is speculation. There's even the rumor that a private equity company is purchasing us and will break us apart to drive temporary profit.

[Anonymous]

Meters and strips are going more to price price price. Do away with the sales force and focus on retail and mail order. More resignations to come. Mike Mathews wont be the only smart one to get out.

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What about R&D if Panasonic?

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If it is indeed Panasonic...would they need a BGM sales force?

Why in the Hell would a company like Panasonic want to get into the BGM market? THe only Bayer has going for it, is the partnership with Medtronic! A billion dollars for products that are me to at best, and an every shrinking margin on strips. Bayer also relies heavily on Medicare for business, and that will soon go bye bye with competitive bidding. So 25% of Bayer sales that is already at a low price will disappear, as the gov't moves to put expensive patients with diabetes on crappy meters out of the orient. This whole segment is a cluster, and unfortunatly we did it to ourselves. We lowered price everywhere just to try and get on contracts and get share, now the whole thing is in the toilet. Your right, no need for sales force run it through contracts, and DTC to the customer, mail the product to the MD office and your on your way. Panasonic, if they do buy, tey have to wonder, why none of the other 3 big players want to pick them up, get rid of the whole sales force, and just keep moving along with even more products in the pipeline. Only time will tell.

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Why in the Hell would a company like Panasonic want to get into the BGM market?

Why? Why has GE? There must be some money to be made. If memory serves me well Panasonic already is in the bgm business. Who do you think makes our meters for us?

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Why? Why has GE? There must be some money to be made. If memory serves me well Panasonic already is in the bgm business. Who do you think makes our meters for us?

Manufacturing is 1 thing, having to run the whole business and be responsible for falling margins, falling prices is another. I realize they make our crap, but why not just keep making it, why buy the whole ship. Unless it is at a very reasonable price. They also just entered the US market as a Healthcare company in April and set up shop in Jersey, so maybe?

[Anonymous]

Google Roche and Panasonic... They just announced a partnership with them in the diabetes market in june 2012.

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So is Bayer selling off diabetes care or is this still just an unsubstantiated rumor?

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Panasonic isn't shy about showing the Contour meter on their website:

http://panasonic.net/healthcare/bloodsugarlevel/

[Anonymous]

And the Arkray meter on the left. Thus, we can logically conclude they are buying Arkray as well.

[Anonymous]

And the Arkray meter on the left. Thus, we can logically conclude they are buying Arkray as well.

Gotta love logic! A dying art you know.

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And the Arkray meter on the left. Thus, we can logically conclude they are buying Arkray as well.

Sounds like you have all the answers... Enlighten us oh mighty one

[Anonymous]

Is it soup yet?

[Anonymous]

Geez, it's been almost years since I left this hole and every once in a while I look back and see where it's going....and it's always in the same direction...rolling backwards downhill!!! HA! Somethings never change!!!

Best of luck to all those desperately seeking other opportunities

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Geez, it's been almost years since I left this hole and every once in a while I look back and see where it's going....and it's always in the same direction...rolling backwards downhill!!! HA! Somethings never change!!!

Best of luck to all those desperately seeking other opportunities

You're probably one of those that got let go during the layoffs and only wish you were still here. I'm sick of people getting on this site to complain. If you don't like Bayer, there's the door. There's plenty of people out of a job happy to take your place.

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You're probably one of those that got let go during the layoffs and only wish you were still here. I'm sick of people getting on this site to complain. If you don't like Bayer, there's the door. There's plenty of people out of a job happy to take your place.

And your probably one of those folks who make BDC the hellhole that it is.

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And your probably one of those folks who make BDC the hellhole that it is.

LOL! Too funny, BDC is a dead end and everyone knows it!

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My guess and logic tell me that if you were really happy and content , you would never look back. Therefore, the fact that you come on this board and actually submit a comment tells us all that you realize that the grass was not greener! Soooo, do not underestimate the intelligence on this board. Yes, it can be rumors, haste, and gossip. But, you can go ahead and wipe the egg off your face....Cowboy/girl. Ride on, ride on...

[Anonymous]

Logic? Haha now that is funny. You should use your logic to make the decision to start looking for a job. I know I am. It doesn't matter who buys us. With competitive bidding on the horizon we are all screwed! You can blame SF, TG, NK or anyone else all you want. Poor sales reps or even weak product launches don't matter. Competitive bidding will crush us and your crazy if you think our leadership or the next will be able to save us from CB. Even CCS has started to realize it and they are dropping big brands. I for one am touching up my resume.

[Anonymous]

Wow that's the most honest thing ever posted on here

[Anonymous]

Typical Bayer mess. CCS drops Roche and lifescan and I have absolutely no samples to give my CCs rep to take advantage of the situation. Accounts are needing samples and here I sit waiting for samples of the next gen meter. Wtf! Great planning!

[Anonymous]

So just got a job in central function in switzerland. Wondering where this is going....

[Anonymous]

No meters to smaple at the busiest time of the year! No wonder Bayer is last in the market; I for one plan to spend the rest of summer on my ass. (or at least until they send us more then 60 meters)

[Anonymous]

Logic? Haha now that is funny. You should use your logic to make the decision to start looking for a job. I know I am. It doesn't matter who buys us. With competitive bidding on the horizon we are all screwed! You can blame SF, TG, NK or anyone else all you want. Poor sales reps or even weak product launches don't matter. Competitive bidding will crush us and your crazy if you think our leadership or the next will be able to save us from CB. Even CCS has started to realize it and they are dropping big brands. I for one am touching up my resume.

You're absolutely right. Competitive bidding was a game changer. Bayer was stupid to not leverage Contour TS. Bayer could have competed in all spaces. Then you have the top management revolving door who never listen to field sales that has a pulse on market trends/needs. Lastly the limits from legal= a recipe for extinction.

[Anonymous]

Sanofi here we come. Hope they haven't hired a full sales force yet. I hear they have a mgmt team in place already.

[Anonymous]

Sanofi here we come. Hope they haven't hired a full sales force yet. I hear they have a mgmt team in place already.

Panasonic denies comments, Sanofi doesn't comment... So it is "official"?

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Sanofi is fully staffed and launched 3 months ago.

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Panasonic denies comments, Sanofi doesn't comment... So it is "official"?


I don't see anyone saying its "official" for all our sakes I pray it never becomes official

[Anonymous]

Sanofi is fully staffed and launched 3 months ago.

If you call fully staffed adding a product to insulin reps bag and have them just call on Endos

[Anonymous]

If you call fully staffed adding a product to insulin reps bag and have them just call on Endos

It is Sanofi.
best to all...

[Anonymous]

It is Sanofi.
best to all...

In terms of management styles and culture, this is like the Ebola virus merging with the HIV virus.

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In terms of management styles and culture, this is like the Ebola virus merging with the HIV virus.

Enough said...

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It is Sanofi.
best to all...

What is the source of this info? Just more rumor and speculation? It would be nice to know, rather than wait until the Co. is "good and ready."

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What is the source of this info? Just more rumor and speculation? It would be nice to know, rather than wait until the Co. is "good and ready."

It's called reading...top to bottom, left to right...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/bayer-diabetes-idINL6E8IP17W20120725

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Idiot and smart ass - this article confirms nothing. We all know that Bayer "is in talks with interested parties" - and this doesn't say that Sanofi is the buyer. Could still be anyone, you dolt. Like the above poster said - it is still all rumor and speculation,

[Anonymous]

Bayer is very attractive to companies looking to expand their meter business, or get into the business for whatever reason - especially with the new strip technology - and the fact that the division actually is profitable. This kind of attention also can result in the company taking a better look at itself - in which case Bayer could say - thanks but no thanks we like what we see and where we see it going - and pull the for sale sign off the lawn so to speak. So hang in there the best you can - and see what happens - not much else you can do. However to say it is a for sure thing that Bayer is to be sold - is premature at best.

[Anonymous]

Bayer is very attractive to companies looking to expand their meter business, or get into the business for whatever reason - especially with the new strip technology - and the fact that the division actually is profitable. This kind of attention also can result in the company taking a better look at itself - in which case Bayer could say - thanks but no thanks we like what we see and where we see it going - and pull the for sale sign off the lawn so to speak. So hang in there the best you can - and see what happens - not much else you can do. However to say it is a for sure thing that Bayer is to be sold - is premature at best.

Yeah, right. Very attractive, sure thing. Perhaps to a weak French drug company and the Japanese manufacturer of its meter product. To patients/consumers and healthcare practitioners -- not so much.

[Anonymous]

Bayer is very attractive to companies looking to expand their meter business, or get into the business for whatever reason - especially with the new strip technology - and the fact that the division actually is profitable. This kind of attention also can result in the company taking a better look at itself - in which case Bayer could say - thanks but no thanks we like what we see and where we see it going - and pull the for sale sign off the lawn so to speak. So hang in there the best you can - and see what happens - not much else you can do. However to say it is a for sure thing that Bayer is to be sold - is premature at best.

Sounds like upper mgmt is responding on CP again - thanks for the insight. Just be sure to tell us when the "For Sale sign" gets pulled off the lawn, OK?

Living this way (impending sale hanging over us) is getting old. Prayers going out to the WHC reps. Hope the axe isn't about to fall here (again).

[Anonymous]

Bayer Diabetes Care - you jokers have no clue! ask your manager for the past ten years sales trend and you will see why your VP of sales got fired from Pfizer only to come over to you and ruin another washed up company.

Do you know why diabetes educators walk their patients into a closet full meters and let them pick which ever one looks best to them - it is because you add no value and your free commodities are landfill material.

Start looking for a new job - a vending machine can do what Bayer pays you to do now. Too bad your upper management wont figure that out, they will just stare at the sales charts showing a down pointing arrow.

RedBox should buy Bayer Diabetes Care.

[Anonymous]

For a meter company to have any furture they are going to have to associate themselves with an IDS company - Medtronics is the apparant Bayer partner - so that speaks well for BDC as a company - However - the future for field reps of BDC is very much in question and will remain so until the sale is or is not finished.

[Anonymous]

Then why do I have an interview for DCS next week with Bayer to sell meters? Why would they hire someone and then lay off because of a buy out or whatever?

[Anonymous]

Then why do I have an interview for DCS next week with Bayer to sell meters? Why would they hire someone and then lay off because of a buy out or whatever?


That's easy enough to answer. Nothing would deminish morale more at a time like this than a hiring freeze. Well that and not having meters to place on shelves. Oops that's already happened.

[Anonymous]

Then why do I have an interview for DCS next week with Bayer to sell meters? Why would they hire someone and then lay off because of a buy out or whatever?

I know a rep who worked for Roche AccuChek - she was on the job for four months and then let go when they did the realignment the first of the year. Does not mean it will happen to you, BUT it does happen.

[Anonymous]

When is the end date of this place?

[Anonymous]

And your probably one of those folks who make BDC the hellhole that it is.

Haha! That's awesome :)

[Anonymous]

Yeah, right. Very attractive, sure thing. Perhaps to a weak French drug company and the Japanese manufacturer of its meter product. To patients/consumers and healthcare practitioners -- not so much.

Agree 100%!

[Anonymous]

The best thing that BDC has going for them is the MDT partnership.

Dear Bayer, don't mess up it up!

[Anonymous]

The best thing that BDC has going for them is the MDT partnership.

Dear Bayer, don't mess up it up!

Too late we already have. Meeting Dallas was a joke

[Anonymous]

So, Bayer mgmt, is diabetes care still for sale or what?

[Anonymous]

So, Bayer mgmt, is diabetes care still for sale or what?

They won't know since they'll be the first to go. So sorry. We have some really good people out there.

[Anonymous]

This sale couldn't happen fast enough. Senior mgmt is a joke. Marketing is a joke.

Let's see, a week of pharmacy calls handing out coupons for meters that aren't even on the retail shelves yet. Next week I will have to go back and collect those coupons because they were printed wrong and don't work. Typical Bayer planning of a new product launch.


Playing golf today though. I'll bury that in my expenses.

[Anonymous]

Playing golf today though. I'll bury that in my expenses.

Group meals internal

[Anonymous]

Now your talking like an RSM

[Anonymous]

This sale couldn't happen fast enough. Senior mgmt is a joke. Marketing is a joke.

Let's see, a week of pharmacy calls handing out coupons for meters that aren't even on the retail shelves yet. Next week I will have to go back and collect those coupons because they were printed wrong and don't work. Typical Bayer planning of a new product launch.


Playing golf today though. I'll bury that in my expenses.

Oh but don't forget you'r expected to meet and exceed your quota plus SF wants 20% conversions. Who ever's flying this plane is ready to crash and burn.

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Oh but don't forget you'r expected to meet and exceed your quota plus SF wants 20% conversions. Who ever's flying this plane is ready to crash and burn.

Word is the plane is landing at the Sanofi airport...just a matter of when, and then what happens next...reps may want to get the parachutes ready.....

[Anonymous]

Ugh...that is where Stefan went from WHC

[Anonymous]

I hear that it's getting hot! Seems like it will be announced shortly!

[Anonymous]

I hear that it's getting hot! Seems like it will be announced shortly!


Thank god for "summer hours" with it getting hot.


Can you believe they actually give the lazy an excuse to be even lazier? Summer hours sheesh

[Anonymous]

So, Bayer mgmt, is diabetes care still for sale or what?

Did any one see the Alan M video sent on email this week? That should answer your question about if the sale is moving forward. YES IT IS....told straight from the horses mouth. Did anyone notice how Alan started turning red when talking about the "potential sale". It's gotta be hard annihilating an entire division. Things are heating up, especially under Alan's collar. Get ready to line up at the un-employment line soon yal.

[Anonymous]

Did any one see the Alan M video sent on email this week? That should answer your question about if the sale is moving forward. YES IT IS....told straight from the horses mouth. Did anyone notice how Alan started turning red when talking about the "potential sale". It's gotta be hard annihilating an entire division. Things are heating up, especially under Alan's collar. Get ready to line up at the un-employment line soon yal.

Run as fast as you can from the micro manage bureaucracy ship of Sanofi. You have been warned.

[Anonymous]

Its all good my Bayer friends!!! We have a great divison of Diabetes products!! APIDRA is FREE!!. The Insulin reps and Managers will welcome you with OPEN ARMS!!

[Anonymous]

Run as fast as you can from the micro manage bureaucracy ship of Sanofi. You have been warned.

Oui, oui. Too many chefs making Frenchie's soup. And that nasty lady in charge of Sanofi's device business -- well let's just say my Bayer friends will long for the days of Sandy and the whack job that fled to Medtronic.

[Anonymous]

Run as fast as you can from the micro manage bureaucracy ship of Sanofi. You have been warned.


Wait~! Sanofi? How do you know this for sure?

[Anonymous]

Bayer accepted Sanofis offer. Announcement next week.

[Anonymous]

It may or may not be SA - it may not go forward either, at least not at this time. It all comes down too can BDC get the price they want - they do not have to sell BDC - at least not yet. With all the uncertainty and explosion of generic BGMS plus Obamacare - Compeitive Bid - this is a category that is anything but stable. The question I think we all have to ask ourselves is this - whether or not BDC accepts the most recent SA offer, how comfortable are you my fellow reps - working for a company that apparantly is seriously considering seeling off our division in the first place? As for me, I will continue to work hard everyday, however I am definitely testing the resume waters - loyalty is for suckers, not this rep...

[Anonymous]

Oui, oui. Too many chefs making Frenchie's soup. And that nasty lady in charge of Sanofi's device business -- well let's just say my Bayer friends will long for the days of Sandy and the whack job that fled to Medtronic.

The one and only Nancy Katz. Almost forgot about her

[Anonymous]

The one and only Nancy Katz. Almost forgot about her

She goes by "Kitty" these days. But yep, that's the one.

[Anonymous]

I don't know about you guys, but who else is PUMPED for this Contour USB contest??????

Should be easy enough going in there with our Next EZ accuracy message...but, please use our OLD strips that aren't as good as our new ones.

Who's idea is this???

[Anonymous]

She goes by "Kitty" these days. But yep, that's the one.

Speaking of whack jobs, whatever happened to Lardo Stan from R&D?

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before SA buys this place

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=509710

[Anonymous]

I don't know about you guys, but who else is PUMPED for this Contour USB contest??????

Should be easy enough going in there with our Next EZ accuracy message...but, please use our OLD strips that aren't as good as our new ones.

Who's idea is this???

It excited me so much I forgot what we were supposed to do. Does anyone care?

[Anonymous]

Speaking of whack jobs, whatever happened to Lardo Stan from R&D?

Maybe it was because of him that we had the low bias.

[Anonymous]

Heard now that it might not be SA after all. Siemens back in the mix.

[Anonymous]

Heard now that it might not be SA after all. Siemens back in the mix.

Now that makes lots of sense. Finally, speculation that just might be true.

[Anonymous]

Now that makes lots of sense. Finally, speculation that just might be true.

Siemens has grossly mismanaged the former Bayer Diagnostics business since acquiring it several years back. The Siemens Diagnostics sector is an absolute mess -- no clear strategy, incompetent, corrupt management. In short, BDC would feel right at home.

[Anonymous]

Any news for bayer diabetes?

[Anonymous]

It sounds like the sale is off. May come up again in a few years.

[Anonymous]

It sounds like the sale is off. May come up again in a few years.

Don't believe what you read above... All managers are receiving a 10k retention bonus... The Area managers pocket a cool 50k... And reps received a tiny retention if 1500...

Fact is sanofi will purchase us and there will be a large layoff of reps...

Management is getting PAID to tell you lies in order to restain you! START LOOKING & LEAVE ASAP unless you wanna go on unemployment

[Anonymous]

Did they give retention bonuses yet? Are they keeping the management? Are they getting rid of all the reps? I thought it was Siemens and not Sanofi? How do you know for sure it is Sanofi?

[Anonymous]

Don't believe what you read above... All managers are receiving a 10k retention bonus... The Area managers pocket a cool 50k... And reps received a tiny retention if 1500...

Fact is sanofi will purchase us and there will be a large layoff of reps...

Management is getting PAID to tell you lies in order to restain you! START LOOKING & LEAVE ASAP unless you wanna go on unemployment

How do you know this? Why do you want to make everyone so nervous? Makes no sense. Who do you know that has received a retention bonus? Stop trying to make people so scared.

[Anonymous]

How do you know this? Why do you want to make everyone so nervous? Makes no sense. Who do you know that has received a retention bonus? Stop trying to make people so scared.

John A. in Global has received a retention bonus. In fact, Lifescan, Roche and Abbott have chipped in together in hopes that he'll stay on at BDC. That's their Simple Win.

[Anonymous]

John A. in Global has received a retention bonus. In fact, Lifescan, Roche and Abbott have chipped in together in hopes that he'll stay on at BDC. That's their Simple Win.

Did John A. tell you he got a retention bonus? Why would Lifescan, Roche and Abbott chip in in hopes he will stay? If they are selling the division, this makes no sense.

Does everyone on here make up these stories as you are typing? Can anyone on here just be honest? Crazy!

[Anonymous]

The post about retention bonuses is one of the most honest posts on cafe pharma.

[Anonymous]

The post about retention bonuses is one of the most honest posts on cafe pharma.

I heard some of you meter maid biotches are coming to Sanofi. C'mon over. I hear we're going to keep 40% of you. The rest are the lucky ones. You can go buy lunch for your pharmacist friends with your severance. LOL whaaahhaahahahahahaha!

[Anonymous]

I heard some of you meter maid biotches are coming to Sanofi. C'mon over. I hear we're going to keep 40% of you. The rest are the lucky ones. You can go buy lunch for your pharmacist friends with your severance. LOL whaaahhaahahahahahaha!

When is this all gonna happen? I'm ready to rock what ever happens. Bring it on F--Kers

[Anonymous]

When is this all gonna happen? I'm ready to rock what ever happens. Bring it on F--Kers

Bring it on? Right! You'll be crying like a baby in a diaper when you get your a#* laid off, biotch!

[Anonymous]

METER MAIDS GO AWAY! After you are laid off you can go get a job at burger king- hey at least you will be qualified!

[Anonymous]

Bring it on? Right! You'll be crying like a baby in a diaper when you get your a#* laid off, biotch!

I think those of us who have tougher it out here over the years are just tired and de motivated. We have been through so many changes and weak leadership. Realignments and lay offs. We just want to get our severance and move on.

[Anonymous]

I think those of us who have tougher it out here over the years are just tired and de motivated. We have been through so many changes and weak leadership. Realignments and lay offs. We just want to get our severance and move on.

I think you nailed it. Sad thing is it doesn't appear there are a lot of good job opportunities right now.

[Anonymous]

METER MAIDS GO AWAY! After you are laid off you can go get a job at burger king- hey at least you will be qualified!

You must be one of those folks who got let go during the layoffs a couple years back. So how is it flippin' burgers? As far as I know, I'm still in a free car, in the $$, with good benefits, eating yummy lunches with very satisfied customers.

[Anonymous]

I think those of us who have tougher it out here over the years are just tired and de motivated. We have been through so many changes and weak leadership. Realignments and lay offs. We just want to get our severance and move on.

So spot on! I won't be crying either, I'll be so ready to move on after a nice long break thanks to the severance. Fear not yal, if we survived Bayer we can survive anything~!

[Anonymous]

You must be one of those folks who got let go during the layoffs a couple years back. So how is it flippin' burgers? As far as I know, I'm still in a free car, in the $$, with good benefits, eating yummy lunches with very satisfied customers.

Dropping off countless meters for them all to sit on the shelf and collect dust, meeting with countless MA's and a few CDE's and no MD's who could care less about a silly meter, aspiring to have a real medical sales job in pharma but can't quite get there, well Meter Maids....this bud is for you!

[Anonymous]

Dropping off countless meters for them all to sit on the shelf and collect dust, meeting with countless MA's and a few CDE's and no MD's who could care less about a silly meter, aspiring to have a real medical sales job in pharma but can't quite get there, well Meter Maids....this bud is for you!

Weak attempt to feel superior. Inanimate objects don't sit. They set.

Go back to grammar school, then come back with you superiority.

[Anonymous]

Weak attempt to feel superior. Inanimate objects don't sit. They set.

Go back to grammar school, then come back with you superiority.

Holy sh&? another Oxford grad trolling his grammar skills on this board.

[Anonymous]

Weak attempt to feel superior. Inanimate objects don't sit. They set.

Go back to grammar school, then come back with you superiority.

You better double check yours too. Loser!

[Anonymous]

Holy sh&? another Oxford grad trolling his grammar skills on this board.

Must be someone from BDC marketing dept. God knows how many times they missed an error on a new marketing piece.

[Anonymous]

I'm still in a free car, in the $$, with good benefits, eating yummy lunches with very satisfied customers.


Must be one of the national FOMs

[Anonymous]

Watch out for the one in the West!

[Anonymous]

Watch out for the one in the West!

Funny heard the one in the East is the one to watch out for. Even old RSM JV would tell you that

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Anonymous]

Dropping off countless meters for them all to sit on the shelf and collect dust, meeting with countless MA's and a few CDE's and no MD's who could care less about a silly meter, aspiring to have a real medical sales job in pharma but can't quite get there, well Meter Maids....this bud is for you!

You got it all wrong froth head. My meters fly off the shelf like hot flap jacks at a Vegas buffet. Bayer can't send me enough meters to keep up with the demand of my customers. And thank goodness MA's make the decision so I don't have to wait around for docs like most pharma reps. I would never work for pharma~! While most of 'em sit around in the waiting room, I fly in and out. This job's the most ideal job in the industry. I love being a Meter Maid~!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Funny heard the one in the East is the one to watch out for. Even old RSM JV would tell you that

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


Too funny I get the hummmmmmm part haha

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before Sanofi buys this place!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=511368

[Anonymous]

You got it all wrong froth head. My meters fly off the shelf like hot flap jacks at a Vegas buffet. Bayer can't send me enough meters to keep up with the demand of my customers. And thank goodness MA's make the decision so I don't have to wait around for docs like most pharma reps. I would never work for pharma~! While most of 'em sit around in the waiting room, I fly in and out. This job's the most ideal job in the industry. I love being a Meter Maid~!!!!!!!!


Stick with the meters you Meter Maid, you would never survive in real medical sales.

[Anonymous]

Stick with the meters you Meter Maid, you would never survive in real medical sales.


Says the guy who sells latex gloves and ky jelly.

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before Sanofi buys this place!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=511368

Hell yeah boyyyyyy!

[Anonymous]

Says the guy who sells latex gloves and ky jelly.

Yeah babe~! Give it to em. This person has their nose so far up their a_ _ they can't smell their own sh_ _. Great come back~!!

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before Sanofi buys this place!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=511368

Listen yal. Wake up and smell the coffee. It's all right in your face. Partnership my ass. Medtronic made the deal a long time ago. It's all just a matter of time. We're just getting used and abused before the axe drops on us all.

[Anonymous]

Listen yal. Wake up and smell the coffee. It's all right in your face. Partnership my ass. Medtronic made the deal a long time ago. It's all just a matter of time. We're just getting used and abused before the axe drops on us all.

no Medtronic is not buying BDC, despite the "relationship' S/A has the last offer for the place - their second, but it is far from a done deal- as for the axeman cometh comment- yes you are right on the money unfortunately - and very soon from what i hear. Watch your heads people because they will be rolling soon....good luck

[Anonymous]

Awefully quiet here now.. Seems like nobody is doing anything anymore...

[Anonymous]

Awefully quiet here now.. Seems like nobody is doing anything anymore...


There is not going to be a sale of the BDC. No market, no buyers. Remember where you read this.

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before Sanofi buys this place!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=511368

LOL! Soooooo true......

[Anonymous]

If they are sold, take Ameechi with them. The guy is burning canada. He wouldnt know how to run a mail room let alone a division. This idiot gets out of the US after burning it and causing Tom and Mike to lay off so many people, and he is trying to burn, I mean, lead canada. If you want Ameechi back, you can have him.

If bayer diabetes is sold, we hope he is the first packed, fired and sent back to the US. thanks for making our canadian division horrible to work in.

[Anonymous]

If they are sold, take Ameechi with them. The guy is burning canada. He wouldnt know how to run a mail room let alone a division. This idiot gets out of the US after burning it and causing Tom and Mike to lay off so many people, and he is trying to burn, I mean, lead canada. If you want Ameechi back, you can have him.

If bayer diabetes is sold, we hope he is the first packed, fired and sent back to the US. thanks for making our canadian division horrible to work in.

But he sure can throw down on the dance floor.

[Anonymous]

Sanofi ruler of all the pharma world is about to buy your sorry asses!!! Hold on to your nuts and plug your vaginas. Here comes the KY.

[Anonymous]

Sanofi ruler of all the pharma world is about to buy your sorry asses!!! Hold on to your nuts and plug your holes. Here comes the KY.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully everything will work out, I like my job here and would prefer to keep it.

[Anonymous]

Sale is not happening. Market is not good enough and Bayer was asking to much. Probably will be merged with another business unit at Bayer.

[Anonymous]

Sale is not happening. Market is not good enough and Bayer was asking to much. Probably will be merged with another business unit at Bayer.

Fold that dog into Consumer Care and keep shipping the strips and lancets along with Aspirin and Alka-Seltzer.

Now that's the Cold Truth!

[Anonymous]

There is not going to be a sale of the BDC. No market, no buyers. Remember where you read this.


It was written here first MO-RON's. The BDC business is being run by an inexperienced minority who has no ideal how the market works. Its a commodity no sales force needed no real marketing needed and certainly hiring someone for politically correct reasons was not needed. We have A.M. to thank for that.

Its a retail business simple as that.

[Anonymous]

[QUOTE= The BDC business is being run by an inexperienced minority who has no ideal how the market works. .[/QUOTE]

...and before that the lovely Sandi ran the place into the ground. Now she's off to J&J to "rescue" their Consumer business. LOL

[Anonymous]

Sale is not happening. Market is not good enough and Bayer was asking to much. Probably will be merged with another business unit at Bayer.

Get your head out of the sand

[Anonymous]

Just a matter of time before Sanofi buys this place!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=511368

Best post on this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/26/us-bayer-diabetes-idUSBRE89P07C20121026

[Anonymous]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/26/us-bayer-diabetes-idUSBRE89P07C20121026

Ha Ha...

[Anonymous]

unfortunately rumor has it that there is going to be a "reorganization" of BDC in 2013 as a result of the no sale to SA, in order to fuel the "new direction" of BDC - translation = layoffs are coming...Happy New Year..

[Anonymous]

Where do u hear the reorg rumor from?

You shouldn't post things like this unless you have concrete knowledge.

[Anonymous]

The deal is not dead.

[Anonymous]

Please do not believe this

[Anonymous]

The deal is not dead.

true

[Anonymous]

The deal is not dead.

Whomever wrote this is a complete JackAss! Just once show that you have some type of brain power. The BDC business is a mess it has no real market share and they do not compete on price.

As written somewhere earlier on a post the business is being run poorly by an "affirmative action" selection and really is just a commodity. No need for cost of sales or real marketing.

[Anonymous]

The BDC business is a mess it has no real market share and they do not compete on price.

As Speedy, the Alka-Seltzer mascot says, "Now that's the Cold Truth!"

[Anonymous]

The deal is not dead.


From an insider these are very true words and hold on tight in December big changes are coming

[Anonymous]

If you are so confident, what changes are coming?

[Anonymous]

If you are so confident, what changes are coming?

BDC, always ahead of the curve, is negotiating rights from Sanofi for the IBGStar for Iphone 4. Another Simple Win! Big pool of Type 2s out there with old Iphones who haven't shelled out the bucks for one of these devices. BDC's strategy: you've got to strike while the iron is hot!

[Anonymous]

If you are so confident, what changes are coming?

SA will be buying very soon...

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?p=4552018#post4552018

[Anonymous]

Says who? This whole "up for sale" thing is getting very old for the Bayer employees...

[Anonymous]

Says who? This whole "up for sale" thing is getting very old for the Bayer employees...

Change is coming....have a look....the question is when....

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=514060

[Anonymous]

The links you post in your postings never go to anything relevant.

I agree with the other person that these stupid guesses are getting very old and employees are sick of it. The sale is most likely not happening so stop posting your negative comments that it is happening and it is the end of the world.

If you don't want to work here or do not like the company, leave! Look for another job. Get out. It is people like you that hurts the company.

[Anonymous]

The links you post in your postings never go to anything relevant.

I agree with the other person that these stupid guesses are getting very old and employees are sick of it. The sale is most likely not happening so stop posting your negative comments that it is happening and it is the end of the world.

If you don't want to work here or do not like the company, leave! Look for another job. Get out. It is people like you that hurts the company.

If you are so sick of this then quit reading cafepharma you loser!

[Anonymous]

From an insider these are very true words and hold on tight in December big changes are coming

Who is your insider source?

[Anonymous]

Who is your insider source?

Pee Wee Herman's Play house

[Anonymous]

Officialy off ! Done!

[Anonymous]

Officialy off ! Done!

sales is off - you are correct. However the reorganization is now going to begin - reductions across the board including reps, managers, everyone. BDC feels it has opportunitty for growth - which includes reduction of staff. Get ready people it is about to get ugly

[Anonymous]

Couldnt agree more! With competitive bidding on the horizon and the amount of business Bayer has in mail order, it has to change drastically the way it is doing business. There will be massive changes in the size and scope of the sales org. Getting sold would have been the best thing to happen to us. This ride is not over yet.

[Anonymous]

sales is off - you are correct. However the reorganization is now going to begin - reductions across the board including reps, managers, everyone. BDC feels it has opportunitty for growth - which includes reduction of staff. Get ready people it is about to get ugly

Well yes.. But this is not exclusive to BDC. Look arround it's happening everywhere. No need for panic or scaring peoplep right now. I am certain that the business has to adjust and that there has to be new ways to go down the road.

[Anonymous]

The sale is clearly off...but hang tight....more is coming!

http://www.cafepharma.com/boards/showthread.php?t=266940

[Anonymous]

This place is always in a state of panic, hasn't been a stable place to work since 2008!

[Anonymous]

This place is always in a state of panic, hasn't been a stable place to work since 2008!

Couldnt agree more! I miss those days

[Anonymous]

BDC has decided not to sell the division on a corporate level, instead they are now pursuing a new sales avenue for the division; a yard sale. Bring the boxes of meter, strips, and be prepared to lay on a lawn blanket.

[Anonymous]

Does the sun ever shine in your worlds? Wake up you have a job, at least try to keep enough personal respect to at least have some positive energy. You could be one of the recently laid off Life Scan reps. Better yet I am sure that they would take your job in a heartbeat!!

[Anonymous]

Does the sun ever shine in your worlds? Wake up you have a job, at least try to keep enough personal respect to at least have some positive energy. You could be one of the recently laid off Life Scan reps. Better yet I am sure that they would take your job in a heartbeat!!

Yeah, exactly! Something positive has happened and they have to come up with the next negative thing. They really should quit and leave the company...on Monday!

[Anonymous]

Yeah, exactly! Something positive has happened and they have to come up with the next negative thing. They really should quit and leave the company...on Monday!

Come on now... don't get crazy. BDC still has very, very poor and unskilled minority leadership with very low numbers. Its only a matter of time before its sinks to the bottom.

[Anonymous]

Lifescan is hiring.

[Anonymous]

Lifescan hiring? Are you anticipating that to be the case when they finish firing!???! LOL wha haha The used car industry is due for a comeback - no sample counting or ride alongs

[Anonymous]

Lifescan hiring? Are you anticipating that to be the case when they finish firing!???! LOL wha haha The used car industry is due for a comeback - no sample counting or ride alongs

[Anonymous]

Yeah, exactly! Something positive has happened and they have to come up with the next negative thing. They really should quit and leave the company...on Monday!

I couldnt agree more- time for you people to go!!! ASAP!

[Anonymous]

Lets take a Vote??? Sanofi, Medtronic, Siemens?? Sanofi, cause they want to be the world leader in diabetes, Medtronic cause they too just went through a layoff of primary care reps to make room for us or Siemens who took our DCA 2000 and just bought the Mishawaka site in November... some of our strips are currently still being manufactured as of today.. The clock is ticking faster now since Mike Mathews has resigned..



Despite growth, sales increasing and market leadership, Lifescan is looking for a few reps. All of their district management jobs are posted because of their visit with ZS associates (you have to hand it to those guys don't you?). Check out jnj.com/careers. Goals are realistic, payouts are uncapped and company cars are Audi. There are open positions across the country. You may have to deal with your noncompete. They need some new blood over there. I for one am going to check it out. jnj.com/careers

[Anonymous]

The message that LifeScan is hiring is also on the Roche and Abbott sites. Someone has been busy posting EVERYWHERE, probably not an employee of Abbott, Bayer, or Roche.

[Anonymous]

Despite growth, sales increasing and market leadership, Lifescan is looking for a few reps. All of their district management jobs are posted because of their visit with ZS associates (you have to hand it to those guys don't you?). Check out jnj.com/careers. Goals are realistic, payouts are uncapped and company cars are Audi. There are open positions across the country. You may have to deal with your noncompete. They need some new blood over there. SF IS DOWN WITH THE BROWN AND NOT SCARED TO GET DOWN AND LOVES GETTING BORED OUT BY JAMAL AND TYRONE I for one am going to check it out. jnj.com/careers

JNJ is even worse off then we are over here, look at how many lay offs they just had compared to the few we have had over a five year period. Bayer is the place to be if you plan on staying in the blood glucose market. We are getting solid leadership and we have a new product- no one else has that!!!

Bayer is hiring right now!!!

[Anonymous]

JNJ is even worse off then we are over here, look at how many lay offs they just had compared to the few we have had over a five year period. Bayer is the place to be if you plan on staying in the blood glucose market. We are getting solid leadership and we have a new product- no one else has that!!!

Bayer is hiring right now!!!

Lifescan is hiring more

[Anonymous]

This place is always in a state of panic, hasn't been a stable place to work since 2008!

Remember at the sales meeting, "BDC will be number 2 in the market place!"

[Anonymous]

Remember at the sales meeting, "BDC will be number 2 in the market place!"

Remember? What I remember about 2008 is N K saying "can you give me 500 million?"
And T. G. saying "500 million?" "We can give you 550 million!!" (Audience squirming in their seats)

"Can you do that for me?" asks T.G. Can you do it!!??!! Alright, I know you can do it!!!!

Silence grows louder as T G's enthusiasm grows.

"N.K., we'll give you 550 million!!" "Raise those quotas!!" "Bayer will be a place like it's never been before" implied T.G. You've never had a guy like me at the helm, T.G. said loudly with his demeanor and body language. {I'm Mr. Cool} I"m too sexy for my racing jacket!!! I'm too sexy for my wife, my wife - I'm going to bring S F onboard, Yeah, that's the ticket, N. K. - I miss S F. Can I bring in an assistant if I promise to give you 550 million??!!!??? I know we can do it!!!!!! (fingers crossed behind his back) LOL hahahaaaa!
"Oh, you're so cute and wonderful!!, implied N.K.

Working for Bayer hasn't been the same since.

[Anonymous]

BDC needs help, time to hire a third party consulting company to turn the corner! It's about time!

Fool!!!! Hire 3rd party consultant for $100k so they can tell Bayer to reduce the sales force by 1/2?

[Anonymous]

The deal is not dead.

See I told ya so and someone a few posts later called me a jackass.

[Anonymous]

Hold on just a little longer guys. I need to get my retention bonus paid out before you all jump ship.

[Anonymous]

Couldnt agree more! SF LOVES BIG BLACK DONGS. With competitive bidding on the horizon and the amount of business Bayer has in mail order, it has to change drastically the way it is doing business. There will be massive changes in the size and scope of the sales org. Getting sold would have been the best thing to happen to us. This ride is not over yet.

The new government regulated healthcare changes will have a singnificant impact on the meter market. Generics will rule the world as far as strips goes, goodbye lifescan, roche, and bayer. The jig is up!

[Anonymous]

DOES SF'S HUBBY-MARK KNOW THAT SHE IS PORKING BLACK GUYS AT COMPANY MEETINGS? GROSS !!!!!! JNJ is even worse off then we are over here, look at how many lay offs they just had compared to the few we have had over a five year period. Bayer is the place to be if you plan on staying in the blood glucose market. We are getting solid leadership and we have a new product- no one else has that!!!

Bayer is hiring right now!!!

I just left roche a few months ago and let me tell you guys they are no better off than anyone in the industry. All the companies on are a downward spiral, hang on as long as you can!

[Anonymous]

The new government regulated healthcare changes will have a singnificant impact on the meter market. Generics will rule the world as far as strips goes, goodbye lifescan, roche, and bayer. The jig is up!

You Nipro guys can stick it where the sun don't shine!

[Anonymous]

SF WILL BE SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO AFRICAN TRIBESMEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!The new government regulated healthcare changes will have a singnificant impact on the meter market. Generics will rule the world as far as strips goes, goodbye lifescan, roche, and bayer. The jig is up!

Agreed, the government will will suck the life out of the diabetes business, I would give it 5 years max before the bottom falls out.

[Anonymous]

Hold on just a little longer guys. I need to get my retention bonus paid out before you all jump ship.

Well let me tell you....field sales can easily do without middle management. Bayer...if u want to save money get rid of them and hire more reps.

[Anonymous]

Bayer Diabetes Care in the UK is DEAD. UK sales force slashed. Typical that no HO jobs affected when it should have been them. Why not. Because SM cant do her job without them. Cowardly way to tell staff in a conference call. No back bone and sooner or later global will wake up and get rid of all the useless HO plebs that should have gone before the sales force. Bayer reputation in UK is in tatters.

[Anonymous]

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! CORE COMPETENCIES ARE COMING AND SHERRI F. WAS HOSPITALIZED LAST NIGHT FOR CHOKING ON BLACK COCK No back bone and sooner or later global will wake up and get rid of all the useless HO plebs that should have gone before the sales force. Bayer reputation in UK is in tatters.

Bayer Diabetes Care in the UK is DEAD. UK sales force slashed. Typical that no HO jobs affected when it should have been them. Why not. Because SM cant do her job without them. Still waiting to find out why we haven't been sold yet, just a matter of time before someone steps up to bat.

[Anonymous]

It is actually unfortunate for the DC people that the division was not sold. Probably the people would have overall better outcomes. BHC to suck it dry by cutting all and sucking it dry. It is now to be a cash cow till the manufacturing is outsourced and R&D shuttered.

[Anonymous]

SF IS MOANIN FOR A BONEIN FROM JAMAL OR TYRONE Bayer Diabetes Care in the UK is DEAD. UK sales force slashed. to bat.

Typical that no HO jobs affected when it should have been them. Why not. Because SM cant do her job without them. Still waiting to find out why we haven't been sold yet, just a matter of time before someone steps up...

[Anonymous]

Typical that no HO jobs affected when it should have been them. Why not. Because SM cant do her job without them. Still waiting to find out why we haven't been sold yet, just a matter of time before someone steps up...

Had we been sold back when the offer from SA was tendered - our situation would have been much better. Now...WTF knows...