Navigating the Pharmaceutical Talent Landscape: Insights and Solutions for 2024

I frequently get asked what a Client Partner does, what the market is looking like and for professional advice. Whilst I specialise in recruitment within medical affairs, medical compliance, market access, HEOR and medical information as a team, my colleagues and I cover the whole life-cycle from pre-clinical development to the manufacturing and distribution of medicines.

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Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunities

It’s been a turbulent start to the year for many companies with restructures and redundancies rife within the industry. Various factors have influenced market conditions - investments, VPAG taxes, challenging patient recruitment, the imminent general election, the repercussions of Brexit and several big products coming of patent. Despite these challenges, there is some positive news: the market is beginning to shift to a more optimistic position.

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Investing in Talent and Future Planning

Although the market hasn’t fully returned to its pre-pandemic state, there is an appetite to invest more in people. We’ve been fortunate enough to help numerous organisations identify skills gaps, plan for long-term success and diversify both soft and hard skills within their teams needed for the evolving external landscape. Where permanent headcount freezes have existed, we’ve provided consultancy options to fill short-term gaps or project needs or training and capability experts, particularly within medical affairs and digital engagement. This approach has not only helped organisations plan for the future but also helped retain existing staff members who have recognised their professional and personal growth and development. We are proud to have contributed to this success.

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Expanding Our Reach and Services

At CK Group, part of Talentmark, we have continued to broaden our service offerings, including a new licence to recruit contract staff in Germany. This expansion complements our offices in the UK, Switzerland, Netherlands and the USA, extending our service provisions even further.

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Recent Success Stories in 2024 (so far!)

We have been privileged to assist in a diverse range of companies and appointments this year including:

·???????? A small pharmaceutical company’s UK affiliate with the appointment of a new Head of Medical Affairs, responsible for the UK and Ireland and international projects.

·???????? A VP of Translational Medicine Operations for an established biotechnology company with products across the lifecycle.

·???????? A start-up biotech in the field of neurodegeneration with the appointment of a Head of Discovery

·???????? A Healthcare Governance and Compliance Manager for a pharmaceutical company entering late-phase development and launch for the first time in their history.

·???????? A Director of Pharmacology for a small start-up biotechnology company.

·???????? A Medical Communications and Publications Director for a growing Agency.

·???????? A small biotech within Immuno-Oncology with the appointment of a Principal Scientist.

·???????? A Consultant ABPI & EFPIA Final Medical Signatory and Compliance Advisor, providing final signatory services and establishing the risk framework within a start-up office.

·???????? A Project Manager for a Research organisation in the development of vaccines and infectious diseases

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Partner with Us for Your Recruitment Needs

We understand the critical importance of having the right people in the right roles (and within the right cultures). If you are considering expansion, consolidation, future planning, or navigating resource challenges, we are here to help. We are happy and well poised to help, share insights, discuss our salary and package research, and help you in planning for the future.

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We genuinely care about our partnerships, understanding that companies are nothing without people. The talent you appoint not only drives commercial success but also saves and improves the quality of lives.

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Reach out to us to explore how we can support your recruitment and strategic planning needs – [email protected] / 0044 (0)1246 457719.

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