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In the US, 75% of Life Science organisations indicated in a 2021 national hiring survey that they are reconsidering, implementing, or expanding their remote working options. Life Science organisations across the globe including Syneos Health, IQVIA and ICON have already created hundreds of new opportunities for remote working in the industry, but competition for these roles is still tough.
In the US, 75% of Life Science organisations indicated in a 2021 national hiring survey that they are reconsidering, implementing, or expanding their remote working options. Life Science organisations across the globe including Syneos Health, IQVIA and ICON have already created hundreds of new opportunities for remote working in the industry, but competition for these roles is still tough. When applying f…

“I like the excitement of not knowing what’s going to happen and I think I thrive on it.” For the first interview in our Human Strategy Series,  the team recently spoke with Dr Jackie Ameri, CEO of Pancryos, who benefited from our Leadership Assessment service as part of the partnership between Coulter Partners and the BioInnovation Institute (BII). Jackie discusses her early career, her decision to join the BII and highlights the benefits of being part of the BII Creation House Program.
“I like the excitement of not knowing what’s going to happen and I think I thrive on it.” For the first interview in our Human Strategy Series,  the team recently spoke with Dr Jackie Ameri, CEO of Pancryos, who benefited from our Leadership Assessment service as part of the partnership between Coulter P…

With competition for the best Life Science talent still extremely tough, being able to capture and keep the attention of jobseekers is key. In this article, we outline 8 things you can do to achieve this, from using the correct language in your job adverts to how you can use a job board to improve the overall candidate experience.
With competition for the best Life Science talent still extremely tough, being able to capture and keep the attention of jobseekers is key. In this article, we outline 8 things you can do to achieve this, from using the correct language in your job adverts to how you can use a job board to improve the overall candidate experience… Answer ‘What’s in it for me?’ Jobseekers aren’t looking for the job advert with the longest list of responsibilities and expectations –…

When applying for your next pharma job, remember that the way you format your CV is just as important as what’s on there. You could be the strongest candidate on paper, but if a recruiter or hiring manager struggles to read it, your application might not make it through the first round. In this article, we give advice on how to format your CV for a job in pharma, with information on what to include in each section on your CV, how to present it, and which order to follow.
When applying for your next pharma job, remember that the way you format your CV is just as important as what’s on there. You could be the strongest candidate on paper, but if a recruiter or hiring manager struggles to read it, your application might not make it through the first round. In this article, we give advice on ho…

Locating and engaging hard-to-find talent in the Life Science industry is only getting tougher in today’s competitive job market. However, there are some simple things you can do to make your search for highly specialised, niche talent that little bit easier. In this article, we outline 10 ways to locate hard-to-find talent in the Life Science industry; from rewriting your job adverts and strengthening your employer brand, to making the most of social media and niche job boards.
Locating and engaging hard-to-find talent in the Life Science industry is only getting tougher in today’s competitive job market. However, there are some simple things you can do to make your search for highly specialised, niche talent that little bit easier. In this article, we outline 10 ways to locate hard-to-fin…

When recruiting within the Life Science industry, there is often an emphasis on what candidates can do in terms of hard skills and technical expertise. However, soft skills are becoming more important than ever in the industry, with recruiters now looking at how candidates could fit in with and contribute to the company culture as well as how long their list of qualifications and achievements is.
When recruiting within the Life Science industry, there is often an emphasis on what candidates can do in terms of hard skills and technical expertise. However, soft skills are becoming more important than ever in the industry, with recruiters now looking at how candidates could fit in with and contribute to the company culture as well as how long their list of qualifications and achievements is. W…

Germany is home to the largest Pharmaceutical market in Europe and the fourth largest in the world; with its large population, strong infrastructure and highly skilled workforce making it an ideal location for Pharmaceutical innovation. With a highly skilled workforce comes a lot of competition amongst Pharmaceutical and Life Science recruiters for the best talent in the industry, which is a challenge that has only been made more difficult post-pandemic.
Germany is home to the largest Pharmaceutical market in Europe and the fourth largest in the world; with its large population, strong infrastructure and highly skilled workforce making it an ideal location for Pharmaceutical innovation. With a highly skilled workforce comes a lot of competition amongst Pharmaceutical and Life Science recrui…

With thousands of new jobs being advertised across the Life Science industry every day, it can be difficult to know where to start looking for the next step in your career. In this article, we’ve put together some key things you can do to help with your Life Science job search; with advice on what you can do both before and during your search to get the best results from your time.
With thousands of new jobs being advertised across the Life Science industry every day, it can be difficult to know where to start looking for the next step in your career. In this article, we’ve put together some key things you can do to help with your Life Science job search; with advice on what you can do both before and during your search to get the best results from your time… Focus Your Job Search Before di…

In today’s competitive Life Science job market, keeping candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process and creating a positive experience for them at each stage is key when attracting new talent. In this article, we explore 11 things you can do to create a positive interview experience for job seekers, with advice on what you can do before, during and after each interview.
In today’s competitive Life Science job market, keeping candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process and creating a positive experience for them at each stage is key when attracting new talent. In this article, we explore 11 things you can do to create a positive interview experience for job seekers, with advice on what you can do before, during and after each interview… Prepare Your Interviewees Part of c…

The demand for highly skilled and specialised workers in Australia is on the rise in 2023, particularly in the Life Science industry where niche roles are becoming harder to fill. One of the simplest things you can do is to make the most of niche job boards such as PharmiWeb.jobs/au/. These allow you to conduct a more targeted candidate search and give you the opportunity to take your roles directly to the most relevant and qualified jobseekers.
The demand for highly skilled and specialised workers in Australia is on the rise in 2023, particularly in the Life Science industry where niche roles are becoming harder to fill. Whilst the government has implemented numerous schemes to bring more highly skilled workers to the country – such as the introduction of the Global Talent Visa – there are…

USA’s East Coast is home to some of the largest Pharmaceutical and Life Science organisations in the world, including companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Merck, Celgene, BMS and more. Some of the strongest talent in the Life Science industry can be found here, with many of the country’s leading educational institutions located on the East Coast.
USA’s East Coast is home to some of the largest Pharmaceutical and Life Science organisations in the world, including companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Merck, Celgene, BMS and more. Some of the strongest talent in the Life Science industry can be found here, with many of the country’s leading educational institutions located on the East Coast. We’ve rounded up these key figures that represent the scale of the Life Science job market in the E…

Launched in late summer 2021, Lead Candidate was co-founded by the coming together of three minds from within the outsourcing space to support companies in the Pharma Outsourcing space achieve their talent acquisition goals. PharmiWeb spoke to Lead Candidate to find out more about their launch, services, future growth and current opportunities.
Introducing Lead Candidate’s Founders Launched in late summer 2021, Lead Candidate was co-founded by the coming together of three minds from within the outsourcing space. Fiona Cruickshank and Raman Sehgal are the people behind ramarketing – an award-winning PR and marketing agency for the life science sector. These two entrepreneurs have spent their entire careers growing companies in the pharma and bio supply chain. Andrew Mears adds to Fiona and R…

California’s Life Science industry provides more than 1.37 million jobs across the state, and in 2020, generated more than $405 billion in Total Business Sales. Using data from Biocom California, we’ve rounded up these key figures that represent the scale of California’s Life Science job market.
California’s Life Science industry provides more than 1.37 million jobs across the state, and in 2020, generated more than $405 billion in Total Business Sales. Using data from Biocom California, we’ve rounded up these key figures that represent the scale of California’s Life Science job market. Bay Area The Bay Area is widely recognised as ‘the birthplace of biotech’, with Life Science companies in this area having employed more than 178,000 people in 2020, with the highest average annual earnings…

One of the biggest challenges for Life Science recruiters is how to keep candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process. In recent years, LinkedIn has reported a 20% increase in job seeker drop off from the process, and with the current job market becoming even more competitive, reducing this drop off is key in securing the best talent in 2023. In this article, we’ve outlined X things you can do to keep candidates engaged.
One of the biggest challenges for Life Science recruiters is how to keep candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process. In recent years, LinkedIn has reported a 20% increase in job seeker drop off from the process, and with the current job market becoming even more competitive, reducing this drop off is key in securing the best talent in 2023. In this artic…

To help you prepare for your next pharma job interview, we’ve put together this list of 36 questions to ask yourself prior to the interview, with ways to prepare for both in-person and virtual job interviews.
Download the checklist here. About the Interview [  ] Do you know who your interview is with? [  ] Have you done some research on your interviewer(s)? [  ] Do you know where the interview is taking place? Is it in-person or virtual? [  ] Do you know how long the interview is for? [  ] Do you know the format of the interview? E.g., is it a one-to-one, panel interview, assessment centre, or presentation? [  ] Have you researched and rehearsed some commonly asked interview questions? [  ] Have you prepared some questions of your own to ask the interviewer? [  ] Have you read over your CV…

The Life Science job market is becoming even more competitive and candidate-driven in 2022. With The Great Resignation already making an impact in the industry, and with 67% of candidates feeling either confident or very confident with finding a new employer, improving your employee retention this year should be a priority.
The Life Science job market is becoming even more competitive and candidate-driven in 2023. With The Great Resignation already making an impact in the industry, and with 67% of candidates feeling either confident or very confident with finding a new employer, improving your employee retention this year should be a priority. In this article, we outline 8 things you can do to improve your employee retention in 2023, focusing on what you can do beyond offering a competitive…

Filling roles by implementing an internal mobility strategy for your organisation can be a cost-effective way of filling critical skills gaps, whilst boosting your employee retention and reducing turnover rates. In this article, we outline some of the key benefits of internal mobility, along with advice on how to get the most out of your internal mobility strategy.
Internal mobility describes the movement of employees within an organisation from one role to another. There are two types: Lateral mobility is where an employee takes on a new role at the same level as their current role, usually with different responsibilities or in a different business area Vertical mobility is where an employee tales on a new role at a level above their current role, usually with additional responsibility F…

Australia’s Global Talent Visa was introduced as part of the Australian government’s JobMaker plan which focuses on improving talent migration to Australia. It attracts highly qualified and exceptionally talented individuals to live and work in the country as permanent residents, and is aimed at those who can demonstrate skills and expertise in specific target sectors.
Australia’s Global Talent Visa was introduced as part of the Australian government’s JobMaker plan which focuses on improving talent migration to Australia. It attracts highly qualified and exceptionally talented individuals to live and work in the country as permanent residents, and is aimed at those who can demonstrate skills and expertise in specific target sectors. This streamlined visa pathway is designed to support Aust…

Attracting candidates away from big pharma can be challenging, especially if your organisation doesn’t have the budgets to match the competitive packages offered by these large companies. However, recent research has proven that attracting high quality talent isn’t all about offering the highest salary or the most benefits, and this is especially true for younger generations of jobseekers.
Attracting candidates away from big pharma can be challenging, especially if your organisation doesn’t have the budgets to match the competitive packages offered by these large companies. However, recent research has proven that attracting high quality talent isn’t all about offering the highest salary or the most benefits, and this is especially true for younger generations of jobseekers. A 2020 survey b…

Clinical Research is a branch of Life Sciences that investigates the safety and effectiveness of new treatments and the suitability of these treatments for human use. Particularly over the past 18 months, the global Clinical Research market is continuously growing and evolving, with more and more career opportunities becoming available within this vast field. In this article, we look at 10 different career paths within Clinical Research.
Clinical Research is a branch of Life Sciences that investigates the safety and effectiveness of new treatments and the suitability of these treatments for human use. Particularly over the past 18 months, the global Clinical Research market is continuously growing and evolving, with more and more career opportunities becoming available within this vast fiel…