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A new BioSpace report finds that life science professionals are prioritizing diversity less when job hunting. Still, DEIB programs don’t appear to be going anywhere.
Labor Market Trends
While the job market is tough for life sciences professionals right now, it won’t always be. Employers must continue striving to create fulfilling work environments, as the market won’t always be in their favor, say biopharma execs.
While hiring activity has not yet picked up, it should do so soon, according to BioSpace Recruitment Manager Greg Clouse. Meanwhile, another year-over-year decrease in layoffs means less competition for jobs.
Over 80% of those living outside of biopharma’s biggest hubs, like San Diego or Boston, have a tough time finding work, according to a BioSpace LinkedIn poll. Biopharma professionals in Oregon and Connecticut and a BioSpace recruitment manager share their insights on this issue.
BioSpace has named 50 biopharma companies to its 2025 Best Places to Work list, including Moderna and Sutro Biopharma, whose executives share what makes their organizations special.
BioSpace’s third report on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in life sciences examines dramatic shifts in attitude around diversity initiatives.
There are multiple ways biopharmas create inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees, and they go beyond employee resource groups and benefits.
While biopharma professionals cited age discrimination as an issue in a new BioSpace report, it’s not the only factor affecting older and younger people’s job searches.
Both the White House and Congress have proposed legislation for the appropriate use of AI while the FDA continues to serve as the gatekeeper for patient privacy and safety.
RECRUITING
Life sciences talent acquisition teams are examining internal processes and thinking critically about their employer value proposition as they prepare for innovation and market swings.
In BioSpace’s latest webinar, we covered topics including proactive recruitment strategies, remote hiring, compensation negotiating and employee retention.
To successfully compete against one another and Big Pharma for top talent, biotech companies need to do a better job of selling themselves.
If we want to make the UK a scientific superpower, we need to address the elephant in the room: the skills gap.
James Ellis, an authority on employer branding for small businesses and biotechs, weighs in on the best ways to earn candidates’ trust.
As the market recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are beginning to regain some of the power they lost in recruiting, forcing candidates to adjust their asks.
BioSpace’s 2024 Salary Report explores the average salaries and salary trends of life sciences professionals.
