What’s Hot – July

We’re flying through the Summer here in Life Science Towers, with plenty to keep us busy. Here’s our latest monthly round-up of some of our active jobs:
I’m looking for Clinical Research professionals in many guises. From CTA to CRA and a Clinical Operations Specialist, it’s an area we seem to be seeing a lot of [...]

What’s Hot – April

It’s been a while since I’ve done a “What’s Hot” piece, so what a better way to finish off the month by looking back on April?
On the Technical side, we have some interesting QA roles. Mostly on the non-manufacturing side, distribution and commercial. Pharmacists and other people with experience dealing with the IMB are particularly [...]

The importance of RSS feeds to today’s job seeker

Recently, we have been working in conjunction with Clients on some more junior roles.
The majority of our roles are quite senior and we may not have more than 3-4 very suitable candidates for each, possibly even only 1 depending on the specificity of the requirements. However, for these recent Lab Tech roles, we have a [...]

“The Future of the Life Sciences Industry” article

Below is our article as featured on pgs 46-47 of the “Life Science Industry” Reference/Yearbook 2009/2010.
Brian Christensen from Life Science Recruitment examines how the recent economic difficulties have affected the Life Sciences industry in Ireland.
The Life Science industry in Ireland has weathered the economic storm relatively unscathed. A sweeping statement perhaps? But one we believe [...]

Attention Science graduates (updated)!

I was informed by a good friend who works in the Environmental Protection Agency that they are on the lookout for CVs to fill a number of graduate positions that are on offer currently. A quick search suggests they are amongst the ones listed here, here, here and here. Many graduates wouldn’t necessarily look on the FAS site when searching for jobs, so if you have stumbled uponn this then you may have an advantage.

What’s Hot (November)

Continuing from our last “What’s Hot Right Now” spot, we’ll continue this and hereby promise to make this a monthly section on the blog.

Areas we’re particularly busy in currently:

Reg Affairs – we are working on some very interesting work in this area on the Medical Devices / Diagnostics side of things. Anyone with significant experience in this area – do get in touch! These skills are particularly in demand for companies launching new products or new start-up organisations developing / taking over new products. The trend towards more specific and niche products means more regulatory (and associated quality) filings, valuable skill sets to have for the future.

What’s hot right now

I intend this to become a semi-regular (semi so I’m not nailing myself to the cross!) on what areas we are seeing particular levels of activity in. So let’s get started:
Pharma / Medical Device Sales. My colleague Richard is always on the lookout for superb candidates who have extensive experience in these areas. All of [...]