Europe’s life sciences industry is undergoing an exciting period of change. Professionals have access to an unprecedented range of opportunities as medical breakthroughs are occurring faster than ever before, and while companies are becoming increasingly specialized in response to this, they are also under pressure to comply with changing regulations in shifting economic co...

Phaidon International's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report Examines the Perceptions of DE&I in the Life Sciences Industry.​As an award-winning life sciences talent partner under the Phaidon International brand, clients often ask us how to improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in their workplace so they can attract, hire, and retain top talent with diverse experience...

​​As a leading life sciences talent partner, EPM Scientific specializes in sourcing business-critical professionals for global healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, supporting their development of the next generation of drugs and therapeutics.Medical Communications teams play a pivotal role in the highly competitive world of new drug launches, so having the latest salary ...

The European pharmaceutical landscape is on the precipice of substantial change. The recent draft of pharmaceutical regulations by the European Commission, which will be the most extensive overhaul in over two decades, is set to ripple through various aspects of the sector. From drug availability to environmental considerations, this reform touches on it all. A critical comp...

​In today's fast-paced world of technological advancements, few industries witness as much rapid change and innovation as life sciences. Zenab Nessa, Vice President at EPM Scientific, lends her expertise to shed light on the current state of competition for talent within cell and gene therapy.Cell and Gene Therapy: The Next FrontierCell and gene therapy is a revolutionary co...

Discover key manufacturing insights and the dynamic forces reshaping the industryGlobally, the biologics market overall is witnessing robust expansion, causing a surge in the demand for highly skilled Life Sciences professionals.One of the biggest concerns that could impact growth of the sector is talent scarcity and a skills gap. Increasing investments, a rise in R&D activi...

​Should flexible working be a staple of job offers, and what are the best questions hiring managers should ask in a job interview?Here at EPM Scientific we hosted an exclusive gathering of Biotech companies to connect and learn from each other, answering the above questions and more. This exclusive round table discussion was led by EPM Scientific Germany experts in Clinical...

​​​The annual EPM Global Job Confidence Index aims to measure the beating heartbeat of the life sciences labor market, their confidence in the economy, securing or finding a job, compensation and bonus, flexible working patterns, and whether the bull-bear factors in employment have altered.

​As many businesses are finally reopening their doors, the life sciences workplace will be virtually unrecognizable. What short and long-term impact will the pandemic have on the workplace? How will these changes affect talent? While the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the workspace, the short term will mostly b...

​Workforce flexibility, employee wellbeing, and the rise of technology dominated talent topics last year and continues to be a focal point for 2021. There is a discussion concerning talent mobility that, in many ways, may have been swept under the carpet on the back of the global pandemic. This raises the question, has the pandemic halted the movement of talent through the l...

​It’s tempting to enter 2021 with blind optimism, eager to put the challenges of 2020 behind us. However, to learn as much as possible from the adversities we all faced last year, we’d like to suggest that we begin 2021 with a brief period of reflection.

​Phaidon International, the parent brand of EPM Scientific, is honoured to be recognised for its part in BioNTech's journey towards a successful vaccine against Covid-19.​The German-based biotechnology company who was the first to bring a successful vaccine against Covid-19 to market, acknowledges key partners in making this historic achievement possible.Ugur Sahin, CEO and ...

​We are at a crossroads. The health and wellbeing of the workforce has never been more closely intertwined with the state of the economy.The public health crisis caused by Covid-19 has forced operational change and reflection on the way that people organize and work. Global lockdowns have meant that many companies have shifted to remote working – where they are able to – res...

In this complex social and economic climate, it can be hard to understand how current and prospective employees are feeling and thinking. Thanks to our expansive network, we are able to gauge the sentiment and aspirations of the life sciences workforce in Europe, and share that vital information with you. The EPM Scientific Job Confidence Index 2020 is a new annual report th...

​​The race is on for a gender equal workforce throughout the life sciences sector. In Germany, one third of scientists and engineers are women (33%), significantly behind the European Union average of 40%. How can we address the imbalance?  Bethan Williams, SVP - Head of Commercial at EPM Scientific, discusses the unique position that recruiters play in furthering gender equ...

​Should more biotech and pharma companies use artificial intelligence ​to increase the diversity of their candidate pools? Only 9.9% of the STEM workforce are women of color, according to the National Science Foundation. As we explored in the first part of this series, women of color are uniquely disadvantaged when seeking employment. From recruiters and hiring mangers, too ...

​90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has hardly moved in recent years. A quantitative study by MassBio showed that although women make up half of the entry-level positions in biotech, they fill only 20 percent of senior leadership slots and 10 percent of board seats. While a 2017 study of the US biotech industry by Natu...

​Globalization and digitization have changed the world’s economy, and now they are changing health. The biotech and pharma markets make and sell the therapies we use to rejuvenate and repair our bodies. As our technology changes, so does our health, and the potential for human health has never been greater.   So how do we communicate novel therapeutics to life sciences profe...

​We are delighted to announce Andrew McNeilis, Chief Commercial Officer, will be moderating a panel this year at Boston BD, taking place on September 10th, 2019. This forum convenes C-level executives to discuss the most pressing business development challenges and opportunities facing the biopharma industry. This conference is a part of Biotech Week Boston, a festival of in...

​​For many emerging US-based biotech companies, taking their first product to Europe is a daunting prospect. Directly launching abroad is a difficult path, with many companies deciding to out-license rights for that territory instead. While doing so cuts down risk, it typically reduces profits and inhibits the potential to create a global brand and market strategy; companies...