Research and development (R&D) has always been at the heart of the pharmaceutical business. So it should come as no surprise that pharmaceutical roles which are related to clinical research – for example, those in regulatory affairs, drug safety, clinical trial and data management – are moving and evolving as the industry continues to embrace radical change.
Continue reading Have you got what it takes to pursue a career in the area of clinical research?
In previous episodes, I’ve explored life science startups and the many ways they are informing and transforming the pharmaceutical industry mindset and business. As we’ve seen, big pharma is increasingly backing innovative biotech startups, from buying into cutting edge gene technologies to investing in personalised medicine.
Continue reading 5 things life science startups are looking for on your CV
A few weeks ago I relocated from Russia to China to pursue my career in recruitment with Hays. While in my second week in Beijing I suddenly had to step in for one of my colleagues who had become sick and could not deliver a presentation. So here I was, explaining to young foreign graduates how to find their first job in China while only having spent a bit more than seven days here myself.
Continue reading 5 tips to help you advance to the next level
It’s not uncommon for graduates to feel impatient about entering the working world having left university or college. After three or more years of higher education and student debt, it’s understandable that so many are keen to begin earning their own way in the world.
In my previous article I touched on three of the basic areas finance must address in order to commence building a business partnership function: getting the numbers consistently correct; finding “what” decisions are to be influenced; and establishing the correct structure in line with the business.
Continue reading What does it take to become a successful Business Partner?
Anyone who professes to be a ‘digital expert’ in this current age of bleeding edge technology is likely to be treated with a large dose of scepticism by both employers and recruiters.
Over the years, many people have asked me for interview advice, that’s short and easy to remember. Luckily, I do have one suggestion that improves the likelihood of success enormously. And I can summarise this piece of advice in four words: Ask the right questions.
