Over the past few years, hiring has changed dramatically, and many candidates haven’t realised just how much. AI-driven screening, one-way video interviews, automated shortlisting tools, and algorithm-based application filtering are no longer fringe practices. They’re now embedded across many large organisations, including pharma, biotech, consulting, and tech. Companies such as Roche and Nestlé Health Science are just two examples where candidates are increasingly encountering automated or...

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 screening call at midnight...

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 exemplifying the...