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9 Ways to Invest in Yourself to Maximise Your Salary
- 13 Mar 2023
In today’s competitive Life Science job market, continuously improving your skills and knowledge is essential when looking to increase your earning potential. Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your career, there are numerous ways of developing your expertise and growing your skillset, from taking courses and attending industry events to joining professional organisations and finding a mentor.
The Importance of Continuous Learning in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- 28 Feb 2023
Continuous learning is vital in the pharmaceutical industry, as the field is constantly evolving and new technologies and treatments are being developed. Here are a few reasons why continuous learning is important in the pharmaceutical industry:
Top 12 Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) in 2023
- 23 Feb 2023
The global clinical trials market was estimated to be worth $38.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach £52 billion by 2026. In this article, we look at the top 12 CROs in the world, highlighting the companies driving this considerable growth and accelerating research and development across the globe.
Breaking into the Pharmaceutical Industry: How to Stand Out as a Recent Graduate
- 22 Feb 2023
Breaking into the pharmaceutical industry as a recent graduate can be challenging, but there are several steps you can take to stand out to potential employers:
9 Things to Include in Your Cover Letter for Pharma Jobs
- 9 Feb 2023
Unlike your CV that lists out your skills, qualifications, and experiences, your cover letter should highlight how you’ve put those to use, and the results you’ve produced from this. It should be tailored to each role you apply for, ensuring the achievements you mention match the essential requirements in the job description. In this article, we’ve outlined everything you should include in your cover letter as well as a structure to follow to ensure your letter is clear and concise.
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17 Career Paths Within the Life Science Industry
- 26 Jan 2023
Working in the life science industry can be extremely rewarding, with a unique opportunity to save lives and improve the quality of life for patients across the globe. Whether you see yourself working in a laboratory researching molecules for use in drug development, or in an office processing contracts and other legal documents to kickstart a clinical trial, the work you do in the industry has a real, meaningful impact on people’s lives worldwide.
9 Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer
- 19 Jan 2023
When searching for your next life science job, it’s important to remember that there’s more to a job than a salary. When deciding whether or not to accept a job offer, you need to consider the entire job package, including things like company culture and career progression as well as the salary and benefits on offer.
What are the skills required for clinical research?
- 5 Jan 2023
Clinical research is a field that involves the study of new drugs, treatments, and medical devices to determine their safety and effectiveness in humans. Clinical researchers typically work in a variety of settings, including academic institutions, research hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations.
100 Clinical Research Acronyms
- 21 Dec 2022
If you’re just starting your career in Clinical Research, trying to understand all of the acronyms used in various roles can be confusing. To help, we’ve put together this list of 100 acronyms used in Clinical Research for you to know.
How to Use Gmail in Your Job Search
- 9 Dec 2022
If you’re currently searching for a new life science job, then one aspect that can be hard to manage is your emails. If you register for a job board such as PharmiWeb.Jobs, you can sign up for job alerts. If you also register your CV with numerous other websites and recruitment agencies, the incoming emails you’ll get can quickly become hard to manage.
What does a Clinical Data Manager do?
- 25 Nov 2022
The Role of a Clinical Data Manager (CDM) is to ensure that all data from clinical trials is collected and recorded correctly, protecting the integrity of this data, and allowing accurate conclusions to be extracted from it. CDMs also develop and execute data testing and analysis plans, ensuring robust data quality and identifying new ways to improve existing processes.
8 Reasons to Choose a Career in Clinical Research
- 26 Oct 2022
For those looking for their first entry-level role, and those looking to transition into Clinical Research from a related field, we’ve rounded up 8 benefits of working in Clinical Research.
24 Free Life Science Courses to Complete in 2022
- 18 Oct 2022
Regardless of whether you’re looking for your 10th Life Science job or are looking for your first step in the industry, completing courses and workshops in your own time can be a great way of enhancing your CV.
Top 8 Pharmaceutical Companies in New Jersey
- 13 Sep 2022
If you’re currently looking for your next Life Science role in the United States, or if you’re a recruiter searching for top talent in the country, New Jersey is an excellent location to carry out your search. In this article, we’ve rounded up 8 of the top pharmaceutical companies in New Jersey based on their physical presence as well as their impact on the local workforce.
9 Ways to Get Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- 30 Aug 2022
Although entry level roles don’t require you to have the full set of skills and experiences needed to do a particular job, having a very limited skillset can make it harder to stand out against your peers. To get your first role in the pharmaceutical industry, proactively developing your transferable skills whilst building valuable professional relationships can really help to strengthen your applications and build your knowledge around working in the industry.
Working Moms: Redefining Success & Finding Balance in the Life Sciences
- 3 Aug 2022
In the U.S, about one in three employed women raise their kids and also engage in a part-time job. The cost of living in this era forces moms to work. In 2019, A Pew profile on U.S. mothers showed that women are likely to become moms later in life due to spending their earlier adulthood pursuing education, career development, and financial security.
Top Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies in Massachusetts (2022)
- 20 Jul 2022
The Massachusetts Life Science industry continues to grow at an exceptional rate, and in this article, we’ve rounded up ten of the top Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies in Massachusetts in 2022.
8 Important Skills Needed to Work in a Pharmaceutical Company
- 20 Jul 2022
The pharmaceutical industry is ever-evolving and will continue to grow, providing room for people with exceptional skills to find themselves a seat in the pharmaceutical world. In this article, we’ve put together 8 exceptional skills you need to possess to stand out amongst other applicants competing for the same positions you want.
Top Life Science Companies to Work for in the UK (2022)
- 14 Jul 2022
In this article, we’ve put together a list of the best Life Sciences organisations to work for in the UK, using the official rankings given by The Great Place to Work Institute in 2022…
Average UK Clinical Research Salaries in 2022
- 22 Jun 2022
With the UK’s Clinical Research industry booming, and with the current job market becoming increasingly candidate-driven, 2022 is an excellent time to be considering a career move within or into Clinical Research. Following on from our previous article outlining 10 Clinical Research career paths, we’ve used Indeed’s Salary Guide to put together this list of the average base salary in the UK for these 13 common Clinical Research roles.
