Biogen Idec to Cut 17%. of Work Force
9th Sep 2005, 15:11 GMT
Drug maker Biogen Idec said it will lay off 650 workers, or about 17% of its work force, as part of a plan to reduce annual expenses by $200 mln to $300 mln.
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