When it comes to recruitment, the life sciences industry is undoubtedly highly competitive. With demand for skilled professionals often outpacing the supply, attracting (and retaining) qualified candidates with the right expertise can be a significant challenge for many life science companies.
From nurturing a positive work culture to empowering and developing your people for success, Pioneer Group sets out some top tips for building a high-performance team as a life science company.
Invest in Graduate Programmes
Investing in graduate outreach can help to bridge the skills gap in…
A Strategic Guide for Life Science Companies
In the ever-evolving landscape of the life sciences industry, companies are constantly seeking new avenues for growth and expansion. This video presents a compelling opportunity for life science organizations to look beyond the traditional powerhouses of Boston, New York, and Los Angeles and explore the untapped potential within the diverse US market. Featuring insights from industry veterans like Tony Jones of One Nucleus – the Life Sciences & Healthcare membership organisation headquartered in Cambridge – and Chris Howie of GTM…
Guest blog post by David Fleming, Chief Technology Officer at Mitigo
AI is a hot topic. Many life science and biomedical businesses are already using AI or exploring its potential to revolutionise the way they deliver their services. But it’s not all good news. Cybercriminals are also interested in the benefits of AI and how it can make their activities more profitable. Here, we discuss the potential impact of AI from a cybercrime perspective, and provide some tips on how to mitigate the risk AI presents.
Here are three aspects to consider.
Local unauthorised use of AI tools.
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It’s cybersecurity awareness month and our cybersecurity partner Mitigo are sharing helpful advice and guidance. This week they are helping practices with a strategy to defend against ransomware attacks. This guide highlights the five layers of defence that you should have lined up against this threat to keep your business secure.
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Guest blog post by RSM
ESG specialist, Steven Radcliffe, explains why it’s good for early-stage businesses to set up good governance processes and the impact of TCFD (Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures) for more mature healthcare and life sciences businesses.Demonstrating strong ESG credentials in life sciences and healthcare businesses is no longer simply a 'nice-to-have', but business-critical. Younger generations, forming an increasing proportion of workforces, customer bases and clinical trial cohorts, are typically highly attuned to ESG matters and want to align…
Guest blog post by Mitigo
Cyber breaches are not acts of God. They are preventable, provided you have taken the right steps to protect your business from attack. The central theme of this article is that the only way to prove to yourself and your senior leadership team that you have put the right defences in place, is to obtain independent assurance.
What is assurance?
Assurance is the process by which you require an independent expert to give a professional opinion on a subject – in this case your cybersecurity measures. Because information that is business critical needs to be reliable.…
Guest blog by Sabrina Griffin, Region Market Development Manager, Life Sciences and Laboratory Products Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Imagine a world where scientific education transcends the boundaries of traditional laboratories. Thanks to Thermo Fisher Scientific's groundbreaking initiative, the Immersive Lab, this vision is becoming a reality. In this blog, we'll dive into the immersive and transformative experiences offered by the Immersive Lab that are reshaping the way we learn in the scientific realm.
Embrace a New Learning Experience: Step into a virtual realm where the…
Guest blog by Guy Kaddish, Bidwells Planning Partner
The importance of fostering inclusive growth in Cambridge as the life sciences sector continues to enjoy stratospheric success was debated at a recent Bidwells event joined by Bidwells Planning Partner Guy Kaddish. Here are Guy’s three big key takeaways.
Getting two of Cambridge's leading politicians into the room together to discuss with the real estate sector some of the biggest challenges facing our city was a rare and welcome opportunity. We made the most of it and the discussion was open and constructive and hopefully, everybody…
Guest blog post by RSM
What are the key business risks in healthcare and life sciences?
The need for healthcare and life sciences organisations to enhance their risk management arrangements is more essential than ever. Combined pressures in a post-pandemic environment, including increased cyber-attacks, the legislative and operational complexities following Brexit and changing regulatory frameworks, have seen the role of risk management change in recent years. Risks within the healthcare and life sciences industries are wide ranging and evolving. In this article, we explore the…
Guest blog post by Dr. Panteli Theocharous, Global Vice President, Cell and Gene Therapy Strategic Lead, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Decades of work and new understanding transformed cell and gene therapies (CGTs) from a hyped-up possibility to a life-changing reality for many patients. CGTs represent a growing market in the United States and other regions of the world, with multiple new global approvals expected within the next few years. However, patient challenges and operating model complexities threaten realization of the CGT promise and require innovators and partners to find…