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  • Why AI needs to be at the heart of the NHS

    Why AI needs to be at the heart of the NHS

    • 21 Sep 2023
    • Adrian Sutherland, Strategy Director (Global Healthcare) at Endava

    The strain on the NHS is a familiar and perpetual struggle, with everything from funding issues to staffing problems and growing waiting lists mounting. In fact, the waiting list for hospital treatments rose to a record of nearly 7.5 million in May this year and cancer treatment times are currently at an all-time high.

  • 8 Reasons to Consider a Career in the Medical Devi

    8 Reasons to Consider a Career in the Medical Device Sector

    • 5 Sep 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    The medical device sector refers to the industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of medical equipment and devices used to diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions. This broad sector brings together experts from various fields, including engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine, and more.

  • 10 Career Paths for Medical Doctors in the Life Sc

    10 Career Paths for Medical Doctors (GPs) in the Life Science Sector

    • 30 Aug 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    If you’re a medical doctor / GP seeking new career paths beyond clinical practice, the pharmaceutical and life science sector offers a wide range of opportunities that can capitalise on your unique skill set.

  • Top 5 Life Science Workplaces in Europe

    Top 5 Life Science Workplaces in Europe

    • 24 Aug 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    Europe is known for its innovative and cutting-edge advancements in the field of life sciences. From groundbreaking research to transformative technologies, this continent is at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare and biotechnology.

  • 60% of Workers Have Felt Discriminated Against Due

    60% of Workers Have Felt Discriminated Against Due To Mental Health Conditions: ResumeLab Survey

    • 3 Aug 2023
    • Editor

    ResumeLab, a leading resource on resumes and career advice, surveyed over 1,000 U.S.-based respondents to investigate key issues around mental health in the workplace and found that 60 percent have felt discriminated against at work because of their mental health condition.

  • Top 15 Life Science Companies to Work for in the U

    Top 15 Life Science Companies to Work for in the UK (2023)

    • 18 Jul 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    In this article, we’ve put together a list of the best life science organisations to work for in the UK, using the official rankings awarded by The Great Place to Work Institute in 2023.

  • Exploring the Future of Clinical Research: AI and

    Exploring the Future of Clinical Research: AI and Beyond

    • 11 Jul 2023
    • Mike Wood

    In the fast-paced world of clinical research, keeping up with emerging trends is essential, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is one trend that has certainly captured attention, and holds immense potential for transforming the industry.

  • The Most in-Demand Healthcare Jobs in the UK

    The Most in-Demand Healthcare Jobs in the UK

    • 2 May 2023
    • Editor

    In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022.

  • Top 12 Life Science Companies Supporting Hybrid an

    Top 12 Life Science Companies Supporting Hybrid and Remote Working

    • 13 Apr 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    Like most industries, remote and hybrid roles within the Life Science industry are on the rise, with more organisations across the globe offering more flexible working options for employees at all levels. Here, we’ve rounded up 12 Life Science organisations currently hiring hybrid or remote working positions.

  • Top Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agencies in the UK

    Top Pharmaceutical Recruitment Agencies in the UK

    • 29 Mar 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    A round-up of 20 of the top pharmaceutical recruitment agencies in the United Kingdom.

  • Top 12 Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) in 2

    Top 12 Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) in 2023

    • 23 Feb 2023
    • Lucy Walters

    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.

  • Skills Shortage in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills Shortage in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    • 21 Feb 2023
    • Editor

    The Clinical & Contract Research Association (CCRA) recognises that, as a sector, we are currently facing a number of challenges, not the least of these being that the UK Pharmaceutical industry is heading for a very serious staff shortage which will push up costs with concomitant loss of competitiveness

  • 100 Clinical Research Acronyms

    100 Clinical Research Acronyms

    • 21 Dec 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    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.

  • What does a Study Start-Up Specialist do?

    What does a Study Start-Up Specialist do?

    • 22 Nov 2022
    • Mike Wood / Lucy Walters

    Study Start Up (SSU) Specialists act as subject matter experts on all SSU-related activities, overseeing and leading SSU activities in collaboration with other Clinical Research professionals. They are also involved in SSU process improvement, including patient recruitment strategies.

  • Salary Transparency and the Gender Pay Gap in the

    Salary Transparency and the Gender Pay Gap in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    • 16 Nov 2022
    • Editor

    Research by Pharmaceutical Technology found that in the 2021-2022 reporting year, 95.7% of pharmaceutical companies with a headcount above 250 pay their male employees higher than their female employees.

  • Top 8 Pharmaceutical Companies in New Jersey

    Top 8 Pharmaceutical Companies in New Jersey

    • 13 Sep 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    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.

  • Top Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies in

    Top Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies in Massachusetts (2022)

    • 20 Jul 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    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.

  • Top Life Science Companies to Work for in the UK (

    Top Life Science Companies to Work for in the UK (2022)

    • 14 Jul 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    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

    Average UK Clinical Research Salaries in 2022

    • 22 Jun 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    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.

  • Top UK Pharma and Life Science Workplaces for Well

    Top UK Pharma and Life Science Workplaces for Wellbeing (2022)

    • 23 May 2022
    • Lucy Walters

    In this article, we’ve rounded up the best Pharmaceutical and Life Science workplaces for well-being in the UK, based on the official rankings given by The Great Place to Work Institute in 2022.