Reinvent innovation and become an R&D front-runner by 2030

talent, outsourcing, resource sharing, advanced technologies

R&D’s risk profile is becoming unsustainable. With a history of declining productivity, the onset of personalized medicine and new entrants causing havoc, Life Sciences executives should fundamentally revisit their approach to R&D. By 2030, these companies will be adopting methods that focus on ou…

Dec 1^st • 20 mins read

Audit of Data Sharing by Pharmaceutical Companies for Anticancer Medicines Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

IPD sharing, clinical trial transparency, FDA anticancer approvals, oncology trials, data accessibility, pharmaceutical industry

The study examines the eligibility for individual participant data (IPD) sharing from clinical trials that supported the FDA approval of anticancer medicines over the past 10 years. Of the 304 trials analyzed, 136 (45%) were eligible for IPD sharing, while 168 (55%) were not. IPD sharing rates v…

Jul 28^th • 20 mins read

Mastering the First Impression

first impression, job interviews, professional communication, resume tips, LinkedIn profile

Why is a first impression so important? Mainly because it could also be your last, and only, impression on someone. Oftentimes, job seekers can fail at conveying a positive first impression, and they will unfortunately never get another chance to show who they truly are. This is an area that I feel …

Jan 29^th • 2 mins read

MSL Hiring and Recruitment: 5 Ways to Support Diversity and Inclusion

Medical Science Liaison hiring, diversity and inclusion recruitment, diverse interview panel, employee referral program, diversity sourcing strategies

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many industries, Medical Science Liaison hiring was steady throughout 2020 and continues to remain strong in 2021. The one change in hiring that has become evident is the increase in recruitment practices that support diversity and inclusion. While we may…

May 19^th • 2 mins read