The BioHire Journal
A quarterly digest featuring the most timely and important conversations for life sciences recruiters and stakeholders in the hiring process.
Good Scientist, Bad Interviewer?
Structured interviews and setting aside first impressions can help biotech hiring managers uncover talented but reserved candidates, ensuring strong scientists aren’t overlooked due to interview style or first impressions. Shifting focus to “screening in” candidates promotes a more accurate assessment of both technical and soft skills.
Backdoor References in Recruitment: Insight or Invasion?
Backdoor references can offer valuable insights into a candidate’s skills and work ethic beyond their formal references, but hiring managers must handle them with care to ensure credibility and confidentiality. These informal checks should complement structured interviews rather than serve as the primary assessment tool.
Biotech: Where Failure is Likely, Money Is Fleeting, and Layoffs are Inevitable
Clinical drug development is costly and has a failure rate over 90%, necessitating significant external funding for small companies. As mergers and acquisitions increase amid fierce competition and patent expirations, ongoing layoffs create opportunities for organizations to acquire talent.
In Person-Interviewing: A Relic of the Past?
Biotech talent acquisition has increasingly embraced virtual interviews, yet many professionals stress the importance of in-person assessments for cultural fit. A blended approach of virtual and face-to-face interviews, along with behavioral evaluations, is crucial for identifying the best candidates.
Issue 4 BioHire RoundUp
Stay updated with the latest news and trends shaping the biotech recruiting world.
The Inside Scoop on Unemployment Trends in Biopharma
Uncover the shifting tides in biopharma employment. Dive into recent layoffs, the changing job market, and what it means for industry professionals. Don’t miss this essential read on navigating today’s biopharma employment landscape.
Journal Articles
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Stay updated with the latest news and trends shaping the biotech recruiting world.
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LinkedIn Overload: Recruiters Live on It, But When Is It Too Much?
Are you a LinkedIn evangelist or do you dread logging in and avoiding the “Linkedin Lunatics?” The platform has changed significantly in recent years, but it’s still vital to successfully finding top talent. Using the right tools and strategies can refocus your recruiting efforts and sharpen them to better fit the new LinkedIn landscape.
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Third-Party Recruitment or In-House Teams: When to Choose One Over the Other
When looking for that bespoke candidate, a partnership between in-house HR and a third-party search firm yields the best results.
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Whether you work from home or go into an office, optimize your desk space to maximize comfort and productivity with these tips.
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Workplace Awards: How Valuable Are They In Attracting Candidates, Really?
Winning workplace awards certainly won’t hurt, but there’s much more to the story.
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