The biotech and pharmaceutical industry has a potent and promising future. Demand for drugs is growing, fueled by an aging global population and blossoming international markets—Europe, Latin America, and especially Asia are the hot regions. And technological advances like the mapping of the human genome have opened the door to all kinds of exciting new product possibilities. Of course, with the economy still down, companies are taking more care about who and how many they're hiring. That said, find out where the hot spots are in the biotech and pharma industry by reading our brand new insider guide covering 20 of the top biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms.

Included in the guide are:

• Bios of companies from Abbott and Amgen to Genentech and Wyeth
  
• Recent milestones—ranging from mergers and acquisitions to lawsuits, discoveries, and patents
  
• Insider scoops on what it's like to work for these companies
  
• Hiring information—how to make contact and with whom, as well as what's involved
  
• Interviewing tips . . . and more!