Let’s be honest, Santa’s not the only one keeping receipts this year. The biopharma world has been… a lot , so here’s who’s getting mince pies and who’s getting a lump of coal: 🔥 Naughty List: Companies that seem to restructure every six months just to remind everyone who’s really in charge. The ones quietly relocating everything to “cost-efficient hubs” while pretending it’s a “strategic transformation”. The so-called “global” companies that think scheduling an HR screenin

The life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors are undergoing seismic change.  Breakthroughs in AI-driven drug discovery, digital therapeutics, and patient-centric care are pushing companies to hire beyond the traditional “PhD plus bench experience” mold. At the same time, organisations across sectors are realising that talent from adjacent industries often brings fresh thinking, user insights, and agility. This isn’t just theory; it is happening now, with high-profile leaders

Most of us expect performance reviews to point out things like project management, timelines, communication: the usual areas you can tighten up with a bit of focus. This year, my development feedback wasn’t about any of that. It wasn’t something I could fix with a course or a checklist. It was about passion, or more accurately, the fact that people couldn’t see mine anymore. That stopped me in my tracks. For the five years before this role, I was consistently one of the top p

I got blindsided once, and never again. That experience changed how I looked at every org chart, budget review, and “strategic update” that came my way. Since then, I’ve been able to spot every reorg months before it’s officially announced. The signs are always there if you know what to look for. So if you’ve ever been caught off guard by “surprise” org changes, listen up. You might not be able to stop a reorg from happening, but you can stop yourself from being blindsided b

I’m not the most spiritual person out there, but I do believe we’re shaped by our experiences, the good, the bad, and the “what the hell was I doing there?” moments. That includes our jobs. It’s easy to look back on certain roles and think, that wasn’t right for me or I got nothing from that experience. But honestly, it’s all about perception. Whether something feels like a waste or a win depends on what you choose to take away from it. Sometimes the job you had wasn’t mean

Nothing haunts me quite like the job titles corporate actually approves with a straight face.These aren’t April Fool’s jokes. These are...

It’s spooky season in pharma again, and over the past few years, I’ve shared some of the most horrifying (and hilariously relatable) tales from our world. From haunted meetings to ghosted job apps, here’s my Halloween Corporate Biopharma Collection , three stories of survival, satire, and self-awareness in the lab-coated jungle: 🧠 What a Horror Movie Can Tell You About Life and Work When Speak No Evil meets corporate culture — what happens when we ignore our instincts at wo

Somewhere in HR land, a hiring manager just screamed into a pumpkin spice latte. Spirit Halloween Costume: The “Perfect Candidate”...

I’ve noticed something about people who move to Switzerland, particularly extroverted Americans. They often find it really hard to settle. And honestly? I get it. Making friends as an adult is difficult. When you’re younger, you’re surrounded by opportunities to meet people: school, uni, sports clubs, after-school activities. Friendship just happens. But as adults, life takes over. You’ve got work, bills, kids, and a limited amount of energy left at the end of the day. You’re

Switzerland has a reputation for high salaries, and it’s true, the paychecks here can feel pretty generous compared to other countries in...

Thinking of buying a house or apartment in Switzerland? First of all: congrats, it’s one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, and...

Breaking into pharma or biotech from academia, med comms, or consulting can feel like trying to crack a secret code. You know you’ve got...

When the Trump administration fixates on autism, whether through debunked claims about vaccines causing it, or now with the latest scare...

For decades, the US has been the holy grail for ambitious scientists and pharma professionals. Big pharma HQs, cutting edge biotech hubs,...

Picture this: you’ve got a vacancy for a highly specialised role , let’s say Scientific Communications Director . A job that demands...

When I was pregnant with my son, I developed gestational diabetes. I was cared for by an incredible team at CHUV Hospital in Lausanne,...

If you’re in sales or commercial and eyeing a move into medical affairs, you’re not alone. Medical roles often look like the promised...

Most people think job searching = blasting resumes on LinkedIn or hitting “Easy Apply.” But here’s the truth: the hidden gems aren’t in...

We’ve all seen the job ads that feel like satire: “Entry-level role… requires 3–5 years of experience.” “We want self-starters, but don’t...

I don’t sugarcoat. Not in life, not in careers, not in job searches. Because here’s the thing: what feels like a “harmless platitude” to...