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Blog & Insights
Insights on life sciences leadership hiring and talent strategy—for executive search firms, early-stage biotech teams, and HR leaders building strong, scalable organizations.
Pharma & Biotech Trends 2026: What’s Driving the Industry Right Now
Discover the latest pharma and biotech trends in 2026, including M&A activity, FDA approvals, AI drug discovery, and emerging therapies shaping the industry.
sharonshieldsconsu
Jul 31 min read
Analysing the Impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive on the Life Sciences Sector
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970 has introduced significant changes aimed at promoting fairness and equality in pay across industries. For the Life Sciences sector, where talent competition is fierce and diversity is increasingly valued, this directive brings both challenges and opportunities. This post explores how the directive affects HR and Talent Managers in Life Sciences companies, focusing on gender neutral pay practices, transparency, and salary ranges.
sharonshieldsconsu
Jul 13 min read
Quarter end. 31°C. Focus low. Sector not slowing.
End of 2nd Quarter observations, Biotech, Pharma, Medtech
sharonshieldsconsu
Jun 301 min read
What My Dogs Made Me Realise About the Future of Animal Biotech
Spending time with my dogs during garden leave shifted how I see the future of animal health and biotech. In this piece, I explore why animal biotech is becoming a key frontier in life sciences — and what it means for the talent landscape behind it.
sharonshieldsconsu
Jun 301 min read
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