Career Advice
This week, Carina discusses how to transition into a career in biotech when you don’t have lab experience. Plus, handling difficult interviews and getting a “dry” promotion.
Leadership
Unlimited paid time off may seem like a way to prevent burnout, but for many, it has the opposite effect.
Career Pathing
Companies are announcing significant investments in U.S. manufacturing in response to looming tariffs. An AstraZeneca executive and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk spokespeople discuss potential job and skill-building opportunities and where manufacturing might head in the future.
Transitioning from team member to manager has its challenges, including managing ex-peers. There are a few ways you can make the change easier.
When moving to a new role at the same company, it’s important to create a transition plan, understand your responsibilities and expectations and get to know your new team.
Best of Career Coach
Plus, tips on applying to multiple jobs at the same company, making new work friends, and how to ask for more time at the offer stage.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
Learn five ways to answer difficult interview questions so you can leave the best impression possible on your potential employer.
It’s important to maintain anonymity when seeking your next executive role, as your departure could impact other employees and the organization.
Interviews can be difficult in any field, but especially in a competitive industry like the life sciences. Read on to discover the best way to answer salary interview questions in our guide.
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
The search for a biopharma job can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a complete guide to the biopharma job hunt, from researching job openings to writing resumes and cover letters.
To help alleviate some of the stress related to finding a new job, we’ve created a comprehensive guide detailing how to prepare for your biopharma job search.
Mentioning these certifications in your resume will set you apart from other candidates, clearing your path to your desired role. Learn here how to add certification to resume.
INTERVIEWS
We spoke with Alison Senkovich O’Sullivan, Senior Director of Human Resources at Athersys, about how to ace an interview and what candidates can do to prepare.
BioSpace spoke with Annick Deschoolmeester, Head of Human Resources at Pharvaris, about some of the ways she’s noticed small companies differ from large ones.
We sat down with Associate Director of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Metivier and Chief People Officer Jennifer Peterson of Obsidian Therapeutics to discuss what type of candidates they prefer.
Employers have adjusted to higher salaries. That also means they’ve become adamant they get specific skill sets, according to Greg Clouse, BioSpace recruitment manager.
Whether they’re newly minted managers or C-suite executives, effective managers often lead with empathy, intellectual curiosity and vulnerability.
Generative AI could enhance and accelerate the way people work on clinical trials. In this Q&A, a management consultant shares his insights on benefits, risks and more.
While many describe California as having a tough life sciences market, there’s some optimism that employment opportunities will improve soon, according to California Life Sciences President and CEO Mike Guerra.
Companies will look at job candidates’ LinkedIn profiles, so make sure yours is strong, from the summary of your expertise and qualifications to testimonials from colleagues.
After more than 20 years at Eli Lilly, Leslie Sam moved into independent consulting. To prepare for the transition, she focused on becoming technically deep and earning industry recognition.
Join us in this discussion on how you can optimize your chances of landing a new role despite a highly competitive job market.
MORE ADVICE
Despite the benefits of hiring foreign-born STEM employees, some companies avoid it largely due to unfamiliarity with the visa process, according to two recruitment experts.
Employees worried about layoffs can practice self-care, use employer resources and contact a mental health professional, if needed.
The first Bioversity cohort includes several graduates placed at Massachusetts life sciences companies.
The job response rate has risen year over year, according to BioSpace data, indicating competition for roles posted on our website has increased.
There are several ways you can maintain a good working relationship with your boss, starting with learning your manager’s work style, preferences and priorities.
To avoid overextending yourself and harming your work-life balance, how should you set and maintain boundaries at work?
BioSpace spoke to HR leaders about how they have been supporting companies navigating a challenging economy while meeting the needs of the workforces they support.
Politics can be a touchy subject, especially during a presidential election year. How should you engage in political discussions at work?
A string of rejections prompt some to look beyond research roles in the biopharma industry as they seek to launch a career.