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Hiring Manager vs. Talent Acquisition: Where Recruiting Processes Break Down
Finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges companies face, especially in specialized industries like the life sciences. While hiring managers and talent acquisition professionals share the same goal, their priorities and expectations don’t always align. When communication breaks down, the entire recruiting process suffers.
How to Hire Manufacturing Engineers for Pharmaceutical and Biotech Facilities
Hiring manufacturing engineers for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities can be difficult, especially when a company needs someone with experience in a particular manufacturing process or type of equipment. These engineers are responsible for a wide range of work, from troubleshooting production issues to improving processes and supporting equipment installations. The challenge for employers is figuring out which experience is necessary for the position and where they can afford to be flexible.
Beyond GLP-1: The Specialized Talent Powering the Peptide Revolution
Peptides have taken the pharmaceutical industry by storm, and leading the way are GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight management. It’s what every biopharma company is talking about, and now peptide drug development is expanding into therapeutic areas ranging from oncology to rare diseases. As more biopharma companies invest in peptide research and manufacturing, one thing is clear: The demand for specialized talent is growing alongside the science.
Why Experienced Regulatory Professionals Are in Short Supply
Ask a life sciences hiring manager which positions are giving them trouble, and regulatory affairs will often make the list. The issue isn’t that people aren’t interested in regulatory work. The bigger problem is finding someone with the right kind of experience for a specific product, company, and stage of development.
What Candidates Find About Your Company Before You Ever Meet Them
Long before a candidate speaks with a recruiter or sits down for an interview, there is a good chance they have already researched your company online. And they aren’t just looking at your website.
Beyond the Lab: Careers in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
When people think about careers in the pharmaceutical industry, research and drug development are often the first things that come to mind. But once a drug is ready for production, a whole new team steps in. Pharmaceutical manufacturing brings together people with backgrounds in engineering, quality, operations, maintenance, validation, supply chain, laboratory sciences, and many other specialties.