​Together for a fairer, healthier world. ​Today, April 7th, marks World Health Day. This year´s theme calls for urgent action to eliminate health inequities around the world and mobilize action in order to attain better health for everyone and leave no one behind. On World Health Day 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on leaders to monitor health inequaliti...

Throughout the last year, we saw movements in all industries when it came to the ever-changing legal recruitment market, especially within the Life Sciences space which, in this environment, is more important than ever. Our team, who exclusively focus on the Legal Life Sciences market had had to adapt, like many others, to a new way of working and ensure we continue to supp...

The global health crisis caused by Covid-19 resulted in many becoming accustomed to spending far more time at home than usual. With the days blending seamlessly into the next, how have individuals made productive use of this time during local lockdowns and periods of self-isolation? Some utilized this new-found time to prioritize self-care, rediscover a particular passion, o...

This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Kennedy Stewart, VP- Strategic Client Advisor at EMP Scientific, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she chooses to challenge i...

​A challenging world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.From challenge comes change, we have an interview...

This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Estella Nchumuluh, Principal Recruiter - Life Science Industry, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she chooses to challenge in...

​This year's International Women's Day theme #ChooseToChallenge represents the idea of challenging norms related to gender equality to create change. At EPM Scientific, we choose to challenge and promote gender diversity and inclusion. Alexandria Boyer, Principal Consultant - Medical Communications at EPM Scientific, shares her thoughts on this year's theme, and how she cho...

No-one likes to talk about pay but are you missing out on a hard-earned raise? Time to break the taboo and secure the pay rise you deserve. Start by asking.​Know your worthBe prepared. Don't let impostor syndrome get the better of you and undervalue yourself. Likewise, don't expect your line manager to have a new salary already calculated for you in case you finally plucked ...

​More than 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority, yet the dial towards progress has moved forward slowly in recent years. With diversity and inclusion at the top of the agenda, we explore the current state of affairs for women in color in life sciences and the underlying processes within recruitment that may create obstacles to increasing their represe...

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. Rather than making a New Year’s Resolution this year, perhaps more can be achieved by reflecting on the challenges of 2020 ...

The importance of utilizing value-based research within the healthcare industry to inform decisions on the patient population has increased tremendously since COVID-19 forced us into lockdown. Pharmaceutical companies in the past have relied heavily on data compiled by epidemiologists to forecast which products will have a lasting impact on their consumers’ base. However, d...

Commercial Pharma Trends for the New Year The push for multi-channel marketing tactics by pharmaceutical companies has increased drastically since the pandemic-induced lockdown affected our day-to-day lives. Pharmaceutical companies have traditionally relied on salespeople and Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL’s) for one-on-one conversations with physicians and other clients. ...

​Sourcing the right talent at the right time can prove arduous for any company. But the process becomes even more challenging when you work within a niche industry or sector. In these situations, a specialist recruiter can help find the perfect candidate for a hard-to-fill role.There are several benefits a specialist recruiter can offer when looking to find niche talent:Deep...

​2020 has been a year like no other; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on many markets, resulting in a rise in unemployment rates across the globe. The U.S has an unemployment rate of 6.9%, the  UK has 4.8% - the highest in 3 years and Hong Kong is seeing their biggest rise in 16 years. With this uncertainty surrounding the job market, how can you improve your ...

​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...

The search for your dream life sciences job is no mean feat. Often, the trickiest part is getting your foot in the door. After all, many life sciences jobs are not widely advertised – or made known to the public at all. From the outside, large multinationals or discreet biotech start-ups can seem impenetrable. How can you successfully apply for your dream job?A life sciences...

​​Flexible working has been a growing trend for many years; with the outbreak of COVID-19, this trend has reached its tipping point.  For many employers, flexible working arrangements have been the only way to handle the unprecedented challenges the pandemic brought about; with 78% of workers now saying they want increased flexibility in their work moving forward, it will be...

​Life sciences professionals, are you preparing to go back to the office? While many of the life sciences workforce have been working much in the same way as before – busying in labs or onsite facilities – others have had the good fortune to work from home. This isn’t a trend we expect to diminish – in fact, 81% of life sciences professionals say they want their employer to ...

​In these unprecedented times, the life sciences industry is being asked to innovate at an unimaginable scale. Covid-19 has also forced life sciences to rapidly uptake remote working. While this digital transformation has been a challenge, it has proven a success for many – and 81% of life sciences professionals want their employer to encourage more working from home in the ...

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 the United States, and share that vital information with you. The EPM Scientific Job Confidence Index 2020 is a new annua...