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At EPM Scientific, weโre a leading talent partner in the field of life sciences. We work with both contract and permanent candidates to serve businesses of all sizes on both a local and global scale. We have teams specialized in the fields of medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to assist with finding roles for candidates.
Whether itโs managing a crisis at short notice, leading a new project, or handling demand during a busy period, companies will often turn to a contractor to fill the role. However, understanding the true function of a contractor and knowing
exactly how to develop a career can often be fraught with questions.
Our guide, A Career in Contracting, covers the benefits, challenges, experience required and essential details to help you begin a career as a contractor and includes the following chapters:
The difference between a Contractor and a Consultant
The benefits of becoming an independent Consultant
How much experience do you need to become a Contractor?
The biggest challenges of being a Consultant
How to find the best contract for you?
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Contracts Team
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Alex Tavener
Associate Director, Clinical Research & Medical Affairs
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Miranda Jackson
Senior Vice President, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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Thomas McMann
SVP, Head of EPM Scientific Contracts Switzerland