I’ve been in recruiting long enough to know that not all metrics are created equal. Sure, time-to-hire looks great in a quarterly report. It’s tidy, trackable, and makes for a compelling slide in a stakeholder meeting. And everyone loves to brag about a big applicant pool — “Look how [...]
You Can’t Automate Chemistry It all started with a string of “almosts.” I was working with a biotech client—sharp team, innovative tech, and a clear sense of what they needed in a hire. They weren’t winging it. They had a solid job description, a defined scope, and a thoughtful [...]
I remember the first time I had to write a job description for a biotech IT leadership role. I stared at my screen, cursor blinking, and felt completely stuck. I had a list of technical requirements from the hiring manager, a vague company overview, and a gut feeling that [...]
The first time I helped a biotech company find an IT leader, I learned something crucial. Biotech isn’t like other industries when it comes to hiring tech talent. The stakes are higher, the regulatory landscape is more complex, and the right hire can make the difference between seamless operations [...]
Last year, I worked with a biotech firm that was racing to launch a life-saving therapy. They had the science, the vision—but they were stuck. Their IT team wasn’t equipped to scale with their needs. They were missing the right people to build the infrastructure and tools to turn [...]
As the year winds down and holidays approach, it's a season for celebration but also reflection. I am so grateful for the incredible companies, HR professionals and hiring managers I've connected with this year. It’s been a year of growth, resilience and opportunity. This is a great time of [...]
As we near the end of 2024—and before you get totally consumed with the holiday madness—it’s a good time to take stock of the current state of your career. In this month’s newsletter, we talk about the lessening stigma of taking career breaks, what to do when you’re thinking [...]
Hope you’re feeling refreshed from your super relaxing summer and ready to dive into a productive fall! I am kidding, of course. The myth of the relaxing summer continues, when in fact, 42% of US employees surveyed by MyBioSource said they dread returning to work after time off. In [...]
What Have We Learned This Summer? As we transition into shorter days, which often translate into longer workdays for many returning from summer vacations and dealing with childcare issues, it's time to get serious about hiring. In this month's newsletter, we'll discuss how smart employers meet the needs of [...]
Hope this mid-summer check-in finds you kicking back in a comfy lounge chair with a cold refreshment and a soft breeze. In honor of Independence Day, this newsletter will explore the concept of "unbossing" and how to foster employee autonomy for better productivity. We'll discuss the importance of giving [...]
