Talent
RSA Talent Talks debut Podcast
We’re seeing some of the most exciting new therapeutics emerge from the Cell & Gene Therapy Sector, it’s happening quickly and delivering meaningful results...
The Human Factor in MedTech
The medtech industry is growing rapidly, with projected compound annual growth rates of 5.6% worldwide from 2017, reaching $595 billion by 2024. This raises the...
Anyone for T?
The increasing demand for highly specialised skill sets in drug development Do employers prefer specialists or generalists? While many would answer ‘it depends’, the...
What’s the Outlook for MedTech in 2019? Key Challenges and Opportunities
This is a complex time for the MedTech industry, with many challenges and opportunities ahead. Innovative technologies are constantly evolving, and we’re seeing increasing...
Making the leap into self-employment? Don’t be an interim lemming
Deciding to work for yourself is a big leap of faith and varies considerably from the well-trodden path of employment. So, it pays to...
JPM 2019 |The fundamentals remain strong despite the doubters
I’ve taken longer than usual to write my JPM blog this year. It was a week when there was such a division of opinion...
Launching your first medical product in Europe? How not to fail at the first step
So, you have your first product close to launch or are even on the market in the U.S. You’re planning to take it to...
Brexit’s Uncertainty Principle
While the minutiae of the possible upcoming permutations for drug supply depending on various Brexit outcomes have been written about elsewhere, less thought has been...
Bringing fresh talent into the Alzheimer’s space
It’s more than 15 years since the pharmaceutical industry succeeded in launching a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, over 99% of...
Executive Interims: A creative talent solution for medtech
After attending two recent medtech industry meetings, I was struck by the scale of the two opposing forces that the sector is currently experiencing....
Solving the life sciences talent puzzle in Asia
Living and working in the Asia-Pacific region for the past 7 years has given me a close-up view of the fast growth of its...
Who guards the Guards in life science companies?
This isn’t a new question; it’s been asked by every civilisation, from the Greeks on holding people in power to account, and the Romans...
Outlook: Medtech 2030
Having travelled in Europe in the last few weeks meeting clients and candidates, I wanted to share some reflections with you linked to one...
Swiss Biotech Day 2018: Themes, trends and thoughts
Last week I attended the Swiss BioTech Annual Meeting and their 20th Anniversary. The life sciences industry is facing a fascinating new era, and...
Where are all the medtech medics?
For many years now there has been a clear path for medical professionals who move from education to working in the pharmaceutical industry, both...
Finding talent for late stage neuroscience drug development
At a recent OBN/One Nucleus BioTuesday focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, I heard again the extent of the challenge faced by scientists wanting to develop...
Efficient engagement with executive search
When looking for a new role, you’ll have plenty of questions for a potential new employer. Ahead of any interview, you’ll do your due...
New talent needed for a new era of market access in the medtech industry
The last decade has seen the unprecedented growth of innovative and improved medical technologies. In turn, this has led to the development of a...