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  • Employment in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries has increased for four years straight, and this growth is expected to continue over the next several years. Some of the positions, which have the most demand right now, include biostatisticians, laboratory CROs, and leading lab development science positions. Here are some of the positions in demand in [...]

  • The odds of receiving a job offer in the pharmaceutical industry improve exponentially when you understand some of the red flags are for hiring managers. Although you might have all the right skills and qualifications for the job, asking ill-informed questions can make an interviewer question your ambition and interest. Here are five things you [...]

  • In the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, using a search firm can help you find better talent, while also giving you access to candidates you wouldn’t otherwise be able to attain. The most talented candidates don’t go on job boards or see job ads, so you often need outside help to find these candidates and land [...]

  • When companies are desperate to fill positions, they sometimes settle for what they can find on short notice instead of hiring the best. Some companies are also slow to act when they hire someone who ultimately underperforms. For a company to thrive, you need the most talented employees in the industry. Yet, few companies realize [...]

  • A job search can sometimes feel like running a marathon. You may see other job-seekers sprinting past you, yet a strategy of staying slow and steady more often wins the race when it comes to a job search. Here are some ways to stay positive on your job search. Be Selective Instead of broadcasting your [...]

  • When it comes to interviewing candidates in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, there are some questions you might still be using that are ineffective. Offering hiring managers some interview training can help your organization improve this phase of the hiring process. Here are four questions you should never ask a candidate in an interview what [...]

  • If you have never worked with a recruiter on your job search before, there are several smart reasons to take their call. Developing a professional relationship with a recruiter can help you reach your career goals faster, as they work directly with many of the elite companies which are highly desirable to work for. Here [...]

  • Leaders play a critical role in retaining the best talent. If leadership is strong, employees want to work for the company and will be motivated to succeed. It’s important for leaders to be figures that employees look up to and create an environment where they will thrive. Here are some of the main reasons good [...]

  • Remote work has become quite common in the biotech and CRO industries. There are a variety of drug development jobs that allow for employees to work from home and the trend continues to grow. In 2017 it was reported that 3.7 million employees (2.8% of the U.S. workforce) worked from home for at least half [...]

  • Attracting and retaining the most talented Clinical Research Talent is critical. Yet many organizations have a broken hiring process and are unable to hire the talent they need. Here are some of the top mistakes organizations make in their hiring process and what you can do to fix them. Not Enough Focus on the “Candidate [...]