As partnerships in healthcare continue to increase in importance, industry specialists are collaborating to bring cutting-edge medical innovations and life-changing treatments to patients globally.

In this podcast, Paul Beresford, Vice President and General Manager of Companion Diagnostics (CDx)…

Maurice Schweitzer, a professor of management at Wharton, has researched what happens when people brag about themselves. Ideally, people want to come across as competent and likeable however, some people are seen as competent but not likeable.

An initial list of more than 250 talented women has been narrowed down to an impressive list of 10 of the fiercest women in life sciences. The women are from pharma, biotech, medtech, and venture capital, and all are powerhouses who are changing the face of leadership in life sciences.

Described as forward-thinking, courageous, and risk-takers, these 11 Innovation honorees, as noted by FiercePharma, are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, driving change through cutting-edge technologies, processes, and ideas.

We all know that resumes should include language mirroring the job description, statistical proof of your accomplishments, and zero grammatical and spelling errors. What we are unsure of is to add some of your personality to your resume.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has reported that despite the FDA's efforts, chemo shortages persist stating that many treatment centers are lacking supplies of key medicines.

The Bandish Group has weathered many storms, yet emerges as a leader in the life sciences recruitment industry.

Months after a tornado destroyed a majority of Pfizer’s Rocky Mount plant, the manufacturing lines have restarted. Additionally, they have launched an additional line at the site’s new sterile injectable manufacturing area.

According to LinkedIn, eight people are hired on LinkedIn every minute. So having an updated profile and presence can increase your chances of getting a new job.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has named a list of 10 drugs that will be up for the first price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The drugs that made the price negotiation cut account for more than $45 billion in Medicare Part D spending from June 2022 to May 2023.

A former recruiter from Google, Nolan Church shares his top for red flags on resumes.

1. Bullet points with an endless stream of text without much content

2. Grammar mistakes

3. Multiple unexplained short stints of employment

4. Unexplained breaks of employment between jobs

Many aspects of the hiring process have changed but one thing that remains the same is the importance of the thank you note. This can be done via email or to ‘stand out’ consider a handwritten card in the mail. This could show off your soft skills to an employer which in turn could be the deciding factor in whether or not you land an offer.

Biogen and Sage have received FDA approval for Zurzuvae, the first oral treatment for postpartum depression. PPD affects around 500,000 patients a year in the US. While the companies are happy with the approval, they were hoping to also receive approval to treat patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with Zurzuvae as well. The FDA told the partners

Pfizer's manufacturing plant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is one of the world’s biggest sterile injectables plants. A recent tornado in the area caused significant damage to the building which has prompted fears over the possibility of drug shortages.

According to Fidelity Investments, one should have around three times your pre-tax salary saved for retirement by the time you enter your 40s. This means if you’re in your 40s and earn $60,000 annually, you should aim to have around $180,000 already saved for retirement, for example.

When interviewing the “Tell me about yourself” lead off is not only a way for hiring managers and candidates to get comfortable with each other but also a way for hiring managers to evaluate you on many different levels.  

The FDA has cleared Roctavian, BioMarin’s one-time therapy for adults with severe hemophilia A. Hemophilia A affects about 1 in 10,000 people. The medication was initially rejected in 2020 and had a review delay earlier this year but has finally received approval.

Lundbeck CEO, Deborah Dunsire, is retiring. Charl van Zyl, Head of Neurology at UCB, has been hired to replace her no later than October 1st. Dunshire has been with Lundbeck for nearly 5 years and is leaving on a high note as they hit a record-high quarterly revenue after a 19% growth during the first three months of 2023.

As networking becomes increasingly popular, it is a skill that young adults are encouraged to foster and grow. As the class of 2023 prepares to enter the real-world workforce, what is the best way to network? Byron Slosar, career expert and CEO of the HelloHive encourages students to think in the short-term, rather than stressing about their long-term career plans.

Bristol Myers Squibb has two cell therapies that have been approved with three more in its pipeline. With this, the company has increased its manufacturing capabilities in the US with a third facility receiving FDA approval in Deven, Massachusetts. This 244,000 square foot facility has been under construction since 2021 and will add 500 new cell therapy jobs.