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Meet the Recruiters: Carter and Jessica
Author: Claire Jarvis We’re delighted to introduce Carter and Jessica, two senior recruiters at Sci.bio, as part of our ongoing Meet the Recruiters blog series. Both have been at the company just over a year: Jessica Byrd focuses on RPO in clinical operations and...
Beyond the Lab and the Launch
Author: Gabrielle Bauer Explore these ideas, insights, and tips to help you live your best life, both on and off the job. INTRODUCTION To stay sharp and to grow within the biotech industry, you need to look beyond the daily routine, to set goals, and to make...
The Life Sciences Industry in 2022
Author: Claire Jarvis Let's talk about the Life Sciences Industry. Are you a recent graduate entering the STEM job market for the first time? Or are you a mid-career professional considering a transition into biotech? The ‘life sciences industry’ is an area of...
Want Good Hires Who Stick Around? Make Their Careers Your Business
Authors: Tara Smylie and Gabrielle Bauer Let's discuss good hires. To attract and retain the best, most life sciences companies offer such benefits as flex time, remote or hybrid working options, and year-end bonuses. Far fewer capitalize on a perk that virtually all...
How to Successfully Hire During a Summer Slowdown
Author: Claire Jarvis Why we’re in a Summer Slowdown Every year recruitment slows during the summer months, as employees go on annual leave, and travel to conferences. However, 2022 promises greater difficulties filling roles within the biotech sector. For one, the...
Having Trouble Selecting a Recruiter? Start with these Questions
Author: Tara Smylie Ask the right recruiter questions - it really matters. The right recruitment agency can help you find the superstar or diamond-in-the-rough that will help you grow your life sciences company. The wrong one can be a costly waste of time. Knowing...
How to Recruit for Biotech Startups
Recruiting for biotech startups, especially in the first few years after its formation, presents several challenges. The main hurdle is your young company probably lacks the name recognition or legacy that drives recruitment at large pharma. Your dream candidates may...
Beyond the Resume – Choosing Candidates Who Will Succeed
Author: Claire Jarvis When choosing candidates, is there a way to be certain who will succeed? Most seasoned recruiters and hiring managers begin job searches knowing the “perfect” candidate is unlikely to exist…but it doesn’t mean they won’t find a “successful”...
Strengthening the Post-Pandemic Talent Pipeline
Author: Claire Jarvis What does post-pandemic talent recruiting look like? The recent years of the coronavirus pandemic have highlighted how fragile our supply chain infrastructure can be, with delayed shipments, worker shortages and resource scarcity. These...