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Having a personal brand is key when it comes to standing out against other candidates and making your name one that recruiters will remember. When searching for your next pharma job, developing your personal brand will help recruiters to understand who you are, what you stand for, the value you can bring to their organisation, and what you have that other candidates don’t.
Having a personal brand is key when it comes to standing out against other candidates and making your name one that recruiters will remember. When searching for your next pharma job, developing your personal brand will help recruiters to understand who you are, what you stand for, the value you can bring to their organisation, and what you have that other candidates don’t. In today’s highly competitive job market, having…

Scientists in Sweden from Linköping University have successfully developed implantable corneas from pig skin for 14 previously blind patients. From sites in Iran and India, a study was performed on 20 patients who got an implant for restoring their corneal thickness and curvature to a normal level. The visual outcome was perfect as a human-donated cornea was used.
Scientists in Sweden from Linköping University have successfully developed implantable corneas from pig skin for 14 previously blind patients.  From sites in Iran and India, a study was performed on 20 patients who got an implant for restoring their corneal thickness and curvature to a normal level. The visual outcome was perfect as a human-donated cornea was used.  Fourteen patients entered the pilot study blind, and after two ye…

Long Covid is a range of new, returning, or ongoing symptoms after the infection of Covid-19, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARs CoV-2 infection(PASC), technically by name. Its symptoms vary, and it has no test for its diagnosis. After a month of infection, the symptoms appear as fatigue, difficulty breathing, cough, brain fog, diarrhoea, pains in the joints, muscles, stomach, and many more.
Long Covid is a range of new, returning, or ongoing symptoms after the infection of Covid-19, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARs CoV-2 infection(PASC), technically by name. Its symptoms vary, and it has no test for its diagnosis. After a month of infection, the symptoms appear as fatigue, difficulty breathing, cough, brain fog, diarrhoea, pains in the joints, muscles, stomach, and many mor…

Epigenetics is an emerging field of research that focuses on the effects of environmental factors, such as infections, pollutants, stress, and long-term drug exposure, on an individual's genome. Epigenetic changes do not alter the structure of DNA, but do alter the way DNA is modified. Thereby, those changes include DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. affects gene regulation.
Epigenetics is an emerging field of research that focuses on the effects of environmental factors, such as infections, pollutants, stress, and long-term drug exposure, on an individual's genome. Epigenetic changes do not alter the structure of DNA, but do alter the way DNA is modified. Thereby, those changes include DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. affects gene regulat…

Since the first discovery of 16s rRNA sequences in environmental samples in 1990 and their value in microbial community research, we have entered the era of microbial community research in full swing. Today, community research has entered the high throughput sequencing era, and the mainstream of current research is at the intersection of next-generation amplicon sequencing and long-read amplicon sequencing.
Since the first discovery of 16s rRNA sequences in environmental samples in 1990 and their value in microbial community research, we have entered the era of microbial community research in full swing. Today, community research has entered the high throughput sequencing era, and the mainstream of current research is at the intersection of next-generation amplicon sequencing and long-read…

HLA, human leukocyte surface antigen, a series of tightly interlocking motifs on the short arm of human chromosome 6, is the central basis for the immune system to recognize and differentiate between allogeneic substances.
HLA, human leukocyte surface antigen, a series of tightly interlocking motifs on the short arm of human chromosome 6, is the central basis for the immune system to recognize and differentiate between allogeneic substances. It is highly polymorphic and corresponds to a complex acquired immune system. It is importantly associated with a variety of autoimmune diseases, tumors, and infectious diseases. Also, HLA plays a crucial role in transplants such as organ and bone marrow transplant and is associated with serious adverse reactions to many drugs. Therefore, HLA typing is…

The cell is the basic unit of life. Most current studies on the human genome, cancer or other fields are still conducted from the population level, and the results are often the mean value of gene expression in cell populations or only represent information on the vital activities of numerically dominant cells, while failing to accurately reflect much of the information on cellular heterogeneity and ignoring the variability of gene expression regulation between cells.
The cell is the basic unit of life. Most current studies on the human genome, cancer or other fields are still conducted from the population level, and the results are often the mean value of gene expression in cell populations or only represent information on the vital activities of numerically dominant cells, while failing t…

Product-level serialisation has historically been associated with compliance mandates within highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and tobacco. Its central premise was to prevent counterfeit goods from entering these markets. However, as organisations within these sectors have realised, having full traceability within the supply chain offers benefits beyond compliance alone, providing opportunities for greater visibility, data exchange, and more.
Product-level serialisation has historically been associated with compliance mandates within highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and tobacco. Its central premise was to prevent counterfeit goods from entering these markets.  However, as organisations within these sectors have realise…

To further understand what is important to jobseekers using PharmiWeb.Jobs, we recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking the question “What is the most important factor when you’re looking for a new job?” Our poll received 374 responses from jobseekers across the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Europe, and produced the following results.
As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, knowing exactly what your target audience of jobseekers are looking for in their next role is essential in order to attract and engage top talent. To further understand what is important to jobseekers using PharmiWeb.Jobs, we recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking the question “What is the most important factor when you’re looking for a new job?” Our poll received 374 responses from jobseekers across the Un…

When preparing for your next pharma job interview, you’ll need to be prepared to answer some of the most commonly asked – and the hardest – job interview questions. You only have a short amount of time to leave a strong impression on your interviewer, so make the most of this by doing your research and arming yourself with structured, well thought out answers that will set you apart from your peers.
When preparing for your next pharma job interview, you’ll need to be prepared to answer some of the most commonly asked – and the hardest – job interview questions. You only have a short amount of time to leave a strong impression on your interviewer, so make the most of this by doing your research and arming yourself with structured, well thought out answers that will set you apart from your pe…

As well as being against the law in many countries across the globe, discrimination – whether intentional or not – can seriously damage your reputation as an employer, making it even more challenging to attract and retain top talent. Following on from our previous articles on how to improve your Life Science job adverts and how to improve your job advert SEO, this article outlines how to avoid different types of discrimination in your job adverts, although it does not act as legal advice.
As a Life Science employer/recruiter, you must take steps to avoid discrimination across your entire recruitment journey, including in how you present your job adverts. As well as being against the law in many countries across the globe, discrimination – whether intentional or not – can seriously damage y…

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has made burnout worse in the healthcare industry, but it can't take all the blame because, before its existence, clinical burnout already existed. Many factors can contribute to the shortage of talented-health care, ranging from an ageing workload to high demand for care.
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has made burnout worse in the healthcare industry, but it can't take all the blame because, before its existence, clinical burnout already existed. Many factors can contribute to the shortage of talented-health care, ranging from an ageing workload to high demand for care. However, health care organisations and hospitals will have difficulties finding and retaining the number of staff they need. It will cause an increased workload for th…

Interviewing for job offers these days may be stressful but unlike preparing for a pharmaceutical job offer, this can be more challenging and intimidating, requiring you to put so much effort into your preparation to secure the job. We know the pharmaceutical world will only give out roles to only competent and highly skilled candidates who are able to strive and make remarkable changes in the industry via their work.
Interviewing for job offers these days may be stressful but unlike preparing for a pharmaceutical job offer, this can be more challenging and intimidating, requiring you to put so much effort into your preparation to secure the job. We know the pharmaceutical world will only give out roles to only competent and highly skilled candidates who are able to strive and make remarkab…

For years, the promise of therapeutic cancer vaccines has intrigued researchers working in the oncology space. And for good reason. The concept of pre-emptively training the immune system to increase the frequencies of tumour-reactive T cells could be game-changing for cancer patients worldwide.
Realising the promise of cancer vaccines For years, the promise of therapeutic cancer vaccines has intrigued researchers working in the oncology space. And for good reason. The concept of pre-emptively training the immune system to increase the frequencies of tumour-reactive T cells could be gamechanging for cancer patients worldwide. Preventative vaccines have already proven to be highly effective against certain cancer types. The Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine and Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines a…

In the U.S, about one in three employed women raise their kids and also engage in a part-time job. The cost of living in this era forces moms to work. In 2019, A Pew profile on U.S. mothers showed that women are likely to become moms later in life due to spending their earlier adulthood pursuing education, career development, and financial security.
In the U.S, about one in three employed women raise their kids and also engage in a part-time job. The cost of living in this era forces moms to work. In 2019, A Pew profile on U.S. mothers showed that women are likely to become moms later in life due to spending their earlier adulthood pursuing education, career development, and financial security. A good example is Jennifer Hotchkin. She is an executive director of Global Marketing, Commercial…

In this piece, Anne Mayfield, procurement officer at renowned healthcare products supplier organisation Unimed, shares valuable advice on what it takes to successfully complete a medical procurement mission based on the company’s recent experience in sourcing and delivering first aid kits to Ukraine.
There are countless obstacles associated with providing medical equipment to countries affected by war and humanitarian crises, with increased difficulty for individuals in need to access potentially lifesaving products. That’s why finding the right procurement solutions at the right time is crucial. With nearly 16 million individuals within Ukraine currently needing humanitarian aid, simple yet essential medical equipment can make all the difference. Procurement services are more relevant th…

Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (Reps) are employed by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare companies to sell their pharmaceutical products to external stakeholders, e.g., physicians. Rather than making direct sales, they are tasked with influencing and educating these stakeholders on the company’s products, acting as a reliable information source and the key bridge between the companies and healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (Reps) are employed by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare companies to sell their pharmaceutical products to external stakeholders, e.g., physicians. Rather than making direct sales, they are tasked with influencing and educating these stakeholders on the company’s products, acting as a reliable information sour…

Recently, a paper called Cyclic Peptide Drugs Approved in Last Two Decades was published in RCS Chemical Biology. This work details the cyclic peptide drugs authorized for clinic use between 2001 and 2021 and reveals their future development trends.
Recently, a paper called Cyclic Peptide Drugs Approved in Last Two Decades was published in RCS Chemical Biology. This work details the cyclic peptide drugs authorized for clinic use between 2001 and 2021 and reveals their future development trends.   Romidepsin Romidepsin is a natural dicyclic peptide discovered in Bacillus purplicum (1994), consisting of a caprolactone cyclization and a pair of disulfide bonds, produced primarily by fermentation. Romidepsin(Isodax®) is a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) approved by the FDA in…

Top Pharmaceutical and Life Science events taking place in August 2022, including Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery, and Medical Device events.
Top Pharmaceutical and Life Science events taking place in August 2022, including Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery and Medical Device events. Healthcare Payers and Providers Virtual Assembly (August 2nd-3rd) In the midst of a global crisis, innovation and leadership are more important than ever, and The Millennium Alliance is here to facilitate collaboration among industry leaders. The assembly will promote Executive Education and Digital Transformation through peer-to-peer connection, thought leadership, and more. 2nd REMS Innovation Summit (August 2nd-3rd) 15 years have passed since REMS was first implemented. This s…

Especially in the Life Science industry which remains highly competitive in 2023, you’ll need an efficient recruitment strategy that allows you to find high-quality talent and engage these candidates before your competitors, keeping you ahead of the game. In this article, we’ve put together 21 recruitment metrics for Life Science recruiters and hiring managers to measure in 2023.
Recruitment metrics are measurements used to evaluate and optimise your recruitment processes. By gathering vital data such as your cost per hire and sourcing channel effectiveness, you’ll have the opportunity to improve the candidate experience whilst ensuring you’re investing your resources into the right channels, ensuring you’re getting the best ROI for your organisation.  Especially in the Life Science industr…