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When attending your next pharma job interview, remember that interviewers aren’t only assessing you during the interview, but also throughout the entire process. How you act after your job interview – regardless of whether it’s your first, second or final round – can have a big impact on the impression you make on interviewers. In this article, we outline 11 things you can do after your next pharma job interview to prove your strength as a candidate.
When attending your next pharma job interview, remember that interviewers aren’t only assessing you during the interview, but also throughout the entire process. How you act after your job interview – regardless of whether it’s your first, second or final round – can have a big impact on the impression you make on interviewers. In this article,…

According to LinkedIn, around 60% of job seekers use job boards to search for new roles, making it one of the biggest channels for job hunting. Although job boards provide a great opportunity for you to push your roles to candidates outside of your organisation’s network and to engage large volumes of candidates across multiple platforms, larger boards aren’t always the best way to attract high-quality candidates. This is where niche job boards come in…
According to LinkedIn, around 60% of job seekers use job boards to search for new roles, making it one of the biggest channels for job hunting. Although job boards provide a great opportunity for you to push your roles to candidates outside of your organisation’s network and to engage large volumes of candidates across multiple platforms, la…

As you can’t predict exactly how a job interview will go, it’s important to be fully prepared beforehand to help you stay confident, calm, and collected. Being well prepared will also help you make a great first impression on your interviewer, as it will be very clear to them how much time you’ve put into your preparation, and how much you really care about the role.
As you can’t predict exactly how a job interview will go, it’s important to be fully prepared beforehand to help you stay confident, calm, and collected. Being well prepared will also help you make a great first impression on your interviewer, as it will be very clear to them how much time you’ve put into your preparation, and how much you really care about the role. In this article, we outline 10 things you can do before your…

According to Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is home to Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market, and the world’s fourth largest. In 2019, this market was valued at $41.4 billion, and was predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6% from 2020 to 2027, with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies leading research, development and production in the country, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer, and Pfizer.
According to Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), Germany is home to Europe’s largest pharmaceutical market, and the world’s fourth largest. In 2019, this market was valued at $41.4 billion, and was predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6% from 2020 to 2027, with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies leading research, development and production in the country,…

It’s estimated that almost 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. According to HSE, in 2019/20 there were an estimated 828,000 employees affected by work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, and this is only expected to rise as the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to surface. In this article, we outline some of the key ways to look after your mental health at work, with tips for both employers and employees.
It’s estimated that almost 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. According to HSE, in 2019/20 there were an estimated 828,000 employees affected by work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, and this is only expected to rise as the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to surface. In this…

A targeted email is one that’s sent to a defined segment of a mailing list and is more specific to the needs of those in the segment than an email that’s sent to an entire list. For recruiters in the pharma industry, targeted email campaigns can be a really great way of reaching the most relevant candidates and of developing your employer brand right at the heart of your target audience.
A targeted email is one that’s sent to a defined segment of a mailing list and is more specific to the needs of those in the segment than an email that’s sent to an entire list. For recruiters in the pharma industry, targeted email campaigns can be a really great way of reaching the most relevant candidates and of developing your employer brand right at the heart of your target audience. According to WordSt…

Online interviewing platforms are becoming more important in 2023 than ever before, and pharma companies including Novo Nordisk, Novartis and Takeda are already making the most of them. In this article, we outline 17 online interviewing platforms for both on-demand applicant screening and live interviewing for you to consider, drawing on the unique features each has to offer.
Online interviewing platforms are becoming more important in 2023 than ever before, and pharma companies including Novo Nordisk, Novartis and Takeda are already making the most of them. In this article, we outline 16 online interviewing platforms for both on-demand applicant screening and live interviewing for you to consider, drawing on the unique features each has to offer… Retorio Retorio is an AI video interviewing…

Whilst a remote pharma job may have the same job description as an in-office role, these are two very different working environments, and so the things you look for when interviewing candidates may differ. In this article, we outline some of the most important qualities a remote employee should have, along with some interview questions for you to ask to assess each one.
Whilst a remote pharma job may have the same job description as an in-office role, these are two very different working environments, and so the things you look for when interviewing candidates may differ. In this article, we outline some of the most important qualities a remote employee should have, along with some interview questions for you to ask to assess each one… Reliability You need to be able to trust remote employe…

Starting your new pharma job remotely can be daunting, but there are things you can do to make your onboarding process a lot easier, both for you and your colleagues. In this article, we outline 8 tips on starting a new job remotely to help you succeed in this new working environment.
Starting your new pharma job remotely can be daunting, but there are things you can do to make your onboarding process a lot easier, both for you and your colleagues. In this article, we outline 8 tips on starting a new job remotely to help you succeed in this new working environment… Know Your Tools Before your first day, try to find out what platforms and tools you’ll be using in your new role, and make yourself as familiar with them as you can. Although you won’t be expected to know everything about them st…

Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search specialist and human strategy consultancy, that builds leadership teams for the most innovative companies in the world. Founded in 2003, Coulter Partners has evolved over the past two decades from an original focus on biotech to working across life sciences and health in the broadest sense. New and emerging healthcare and technology solutions are dictating an increased emphasis on complementary sectors of innovation and disruption.
Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search specialist and human strategy consultancy, that builds leadership teams for the most innovative companies in the world. Founded in 2003, Coulter Partners has evolved over the past two decades from an original focus on biotech to working acro…

In today’s competitive job market, simply posting job adverts and hoping to attract strong candidates isn’t enough. Now more than ever, pharma candidates aren’t just looking for information on what they’d be expected to do for you, but are instead looking for what you can do for them. This means that not only should you be focused on selling the role you’re trying to fill, but you should also work on selling your company as a desirable place to work.
In today’s competitive job market, simply posting job adverts and hoping to attract strong candidates isn’t enough. Now more than ever, pharma candidates aren’t just looking for information on what they’d be expected to do for you, but are instead looking for what you can do for them. This means that not only should you be focused on selling th…

Whilst many Life Science companies have already begun their transition back to in-office working, many are adopting a more hybrid approach to work, with remote working becoming a more permanent solution in the industry going forward. In this article, we outline some of the most important things to consider when hiring pharma candidates remotely, from building a strong online employer brand to making your new hires feel welcome.
Whilst many Life Science companies have already begun their transition back to in-office working, many are adopting a more hybrid approach to work, with remote working becoming a more permanent solution in the industry going forward. Whilst a remote role may share the same list of responsibilities as an in-office role, the recruitment process for each of these should…

With the boundaries between work and home being more blurred than ever before, it can be difficult staying motivated whilst working at home – a place you’re used to relaxing in. In this article, we outline some simple ways of staying motivated whilst working at home, whether remote working is something you’re new to, or is something you’ve been struggling with.
With the boundaries between work and home being more blurred than ever before, it can be difficult staying motivated whilst working at home – a place you’re used to relaxing in. In this article, we outline some simple ways of staying motivated whilst working at home, whether remote working is something you’re new to, or is something you’ve been struggling with… Create a Space That’s Just for Work If you can, create a workspace in you…

Informational interviews can help you to learn more about the pharma industry as well as the companies that work within it and the diverse range of roles it has to offer. These types of interviews can be set up with professionals with experience in the industry to gain a more realistic insight of what a career in pharma could look like, as well as advice on how to make your applications shine. In this article, we outline some of the key steps to follow when setting up informational interviews.
Informational interviews can help you to learn more about the pharma industry as well as the companies that work within it and the diverse range of roles it has to offer. These types of interviews can be set up with professionals with experience in the industry to gain a more realistic insight of what…

Germany’s biotechnology industry is booming, with research by Germany Trade & Invest showing that the biotech workforce in the country has passed the 50,000 mark, with employees working across 660 dedicated biotech companies as of 2019. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the top biotech companies in Germany to highlight the strength of the industry in the country.
Germany’s biotechnology industry is booming, with research by Germany Trade & Invest showing that the biotech workforce in the country has passed the 50,000 mark, with employees working across 660 dedicated biotech companies as of 2019. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the top biotech companies in Germany to highlight the strength of the industry in the country… BioNTech Founded in 2008 in Mainz, Germany, BioNT…

Company culture is built from the goals and values held by an organisation and the attitudes and behaviours it demonstrates. It can either be deliberately cultivated or the result of a series of actions over time that have given the company a unique standing in its field. When searching for your next pharma job, the company culture of the organisations you research should be something you pay close attention to, as it will play a huge part in your overall job satisfaction.
Company culture is built from the goals and values held by an organisation and the attitudes and behaviours it demonstrates. It can either be deliberately cultivated or the result of a series of actions over time that have given the company a unique standing in its field. When searching for your next pharma job, the compa…

Germany’s Over-the-Counter (OTC) pharmaceutical drugs market is widely recognised as the largest in Europe. According to a report published by Market Data Forecast, Germany’s OTC drug market reached an estimated value of $7.67 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $8.53 billion within 5 years. Some of the most commonly marketed OTC medicines in Germany include Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Voltaren Gel, and Dorithricin.
How Big is Germany’s OTC Drugs Market? Germany’s Over-the-Counter (OTC) pharmaceutical drugs market is widely recognised as the largest in Europe. According to a report published by Market Data Forecast, Germany’s OTC drug market reached an estimated value of $7.67 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $8.53 billion within 5 years. Some of the most commonly mark…

Many pharma companies have already begun to lay out their plans for a more hybrid future working model which supports employees working both in-office and remotely, inviting more flexibility into the industry and making careers in pharma more accessible and sustainable. In this article, we discuss what a hybrid workplace could look like for the pharma industry, and how successful pharma companies are already reaping the rewards of a more flexible working model.
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, it’s time for pharma companies to lay out their plans for their return to ‘normal’ or to even redefine what their ‘normal’ will look like post-pandemic. Many pharma companies have already begun to lay out their plans for a more hybrid future working model which supports employees working both i…

Using a niche job board to find your next pharma job will provide you with a more targeted and time-efficient job search. In this article, we look at some of the best job boards that focus specifically on jobs within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, with a comparison of the size, reach, and resources available for job seekers across each platform.
Using a niche job board to find your next pharma job will provide you with a more targeted and time-efficient job search. In this article, we look at some of the best job boards that focus specifically on jobs within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, with a comparison of the size, reach, and resources available for job seekers across each platform. PharmiWeb.Jobs PharmiWeb.Jobs has over 4,300 live pharma jobs, 3,700…

Mirroring is an interview technique that can be used by candidates to reflect the behaviours of your interviewer, aiming to build rapport with them. By building a relationship of trust and mutual understanding, you’ll be able to communicate more naturally and confidently with your interviewer and will make them feel as if you’re on the same page. In this article, we discuss what mirroring looks like in practice, and when you should and shouldn’t use this technique.
Mirroring is an interview technique that can be used by candidates to reflect the behaviours of your interviewer, aiming to build rapport with them. By building a relationship of trust and mutual understanding, you’ll be able to communicate more naturally and confidently with your interviewer and will make them feel as if you’re…