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Q1 2026 Upcoming FDA Decision Dates (PDUFAs)
Q1 2026 PDUFA activity highlights continued momentum in rare diseases and specialty indications, with a notable concentration of therapies targeting ultra-rare genetic disorders and metabolic conditions. The quarter also reflects sustained growth in immunology and...
Q4 2025 Upcoming FDA Decision Dates (PDUFAs)
As Q4 2025 approaches its final stretch, several upcoming PDUFA dates could mark important regulatory milestones across biotech and biopharma. These FDA decisions may influence clinical strategy, hiring plans, and broader market momentum as companies head into the new...
Recruiters Aren’t Job Coaches – But They Can Open Doors
Author: Eric Celidonio Agency recruiters can be powerful allies to jobseekers - but their role is often fundamentally misunderstood. To work with one effectively and set realistic expectations for the partnership, it’s crucial to understand the basics of how they...
Q3 2025 Upcoming FDA Decision Dates (PDUFAs)
In a transformative year like 2025, the FDA’s upcoming approval decisions could influence the biotech landscape and signal key trends for 2026. See what’s on the horizon for new drug approvals in the remainder of 2025. Download a printable version > PDUFA Date...
Beyond the Resume – Choosing Candidates Who Will Succeed
Author: Tara Smylie Can You Be Certain a Biotech Candidate Will Succeed? Not Exactly - But You Can Get Close In biotech hiring, there’s no surefire formula for identifying the perfect candidate. Even seasoned recruiters and hiring managers know that the ideal résumé...
Recruiter Spotlight: Mike Cordaro
Authors: Mike Cordaro, Natalie Zimmerman Meet Mike Cordaro, one of Sci.bio Recruiting’s wonderful Senior Recruiting Partners. Mike has been an integral part of the Sci.bio team for more than 6 years, and specializes in filling medical affairs roles, as well as...
Finding a Job After College in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Industry
Authors: Tara Smylie, Natalie Zimmerman Each year, a fresh wave of grads hits the job market – eager, ambitious, and often overwhelmed by the prospect of searching for work in the biotech industry. If you’re a part of this group embarking on your first job search,...
Q2 2025 Upcoming FDA Decision Dates (PDUFAs)
As we enter the second half of 2025, it's important to keep apprised of the upcoming FDA approval dates for new drugs. The decisions made on these dates will be key to understanding the industry's trajectory during the remainder of the year. Read on for an overview of...
Recruiter Spotlight: Carla
Authors: Carla Yacoub and Natalie Zimmerman Meet Carla Yacoub, one of our wonderful Scientific Recruiting Partners. Coming to Sci.bio from a background in biology and environmental science and policy, she has now been a part of the team for more than four years, and...