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Insights on life sciences leadership hiring and talent strategy—for executive search firms, early-stage biotech teams, and HR leaders building strong, scalable organizations.


ESG Is Now a Leadership Competency. Are You Hiring for It?
For executive search firms and VC talent managers operating in life sciences, ESG has become one of the most consequential forces shaping who gets hired, who gets funded, and which organizations attract the leadership talent capable of building enduring companies.
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Jul 107 min read


Biotech: From Sandcastles to Seniorlytics
Thoughts from the beach - Ageing, learning and seniorlytics! Last weekend, I spent a day at the beach with family and friends aged 6 to 70. The younger ones threw themselves into the sea and into sandcastle building—fearless, curious, and quick to learn from mistakes. The older adults contributed stories and thoughtful advice, grounding our fun in lived experience. Children are called “sponges” for good reason: their brains form up to a million new connections every second (H
sharonshieldsconsu
Jul 72 min read


Human-Centric Leadership: Why People Matter More Than Ever
POV Throughout my career in industry, executive search and talent acquisition, I've had the opportunity to work with leaders across a wide range of organisations, industries and growth stages. While leadership styles vary significantly, the most effective leaders I've encountered tend to have one thing in common: they genuinely put people first. As Simon Sinek famously said "Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." In an era d
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Jul 34 min read
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