“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 [...]

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 [...]