Leadership Lab: 5 Ways Biopharma Execs Can Restore Trust, Retain Talent After Layoffs

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In the latest installment of his column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack shares five ways leaders can help their teams after a layoff, from acknowledging emotions to reestablishing culture.

Jun 25^th • 4 mins read

The Talent Inflection Point in Pharma and Biotech: A Challenge to Companies — and a Call to Candidates

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As pipelines advance and execution accelerates, pharma and biotech hiring may shift again in 2026, reshaping talent demand.

Feb 4^th • 7 mins read

Large pharma companies reduced headcounts by more than 22K in 2025 as $300B patent cliff looms

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Large pharmaceutical companies, each with at least $20 billion in 2025 revenue, collectively reduced their workforces by more than 22,000 employees last year.  Among the 17 largest pharma companies analyzed in a Fierce Pharma review of annual reports, only five logged a head count increase in 2025…

Mar 23^rd • 10 mins read

How to Know When to Make a Job Change

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In career conversations, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I know if it’s time to move on from my company?”  The real decision often comes down to a mix of factors that influence job satisfaction and long-term career growth. That’s why I use the CLAMPS framework. CLAMPS …

Aug 26^th • 5 mins read