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What does it take to be a success in the pharma and life science sector? The sector has a wealth of intelligent and ambitious individuals, from top pharmacists through to high-performing medical device representatives.  Success in the workplace can sometimes be just as much about deciding what you won’t do as it is about what you will; this comes down to your mindset and how you manage your emotions. Mastering Your Emotions is the Key to Your Success No matter how many papers you’ve had published, or degrees achieved, your intellectual capacity must be partnered with a high measure of emotional intelligence to truly succeed in an organisation- whether as a high performing employee or...

In today’s connected business world being likeable at work matters.   It matters not only for your happiness—after all, being disliked by the people you spend 8+ hours a day with can be tremendously injurious to your happiness and for your career prospects.  With company culture fit being critical in many organisations (we experience this daily as a leading life sciences recruitment organisation in the UAE organisations are seeking our likeable people to add to their team. Here is some interesting observations I’m sure you’ll agree with from an article in the Wall Street Journal; We help those we like, we hire and promote those...

A standout sales manager can be the catalyst for a pharma team’s success, driving strategy, building a cohesive team, and managing budgets and resources in a way that dramatically benefits the business. But what are the ideal skills and qualities of successful pharma and medical device sales managers?  Whether you’re looking to become an exceptional pharma sales manager, or are looking to recruit a star sales manager to run your team, here are the critical qualities that you should be seeking.   1. They have to be able to wear multiple hats.   A sales manager is almost always promoted to their position because of an impressive history of sales success, but...

Many people in the life sciences enter the field with a good education, plenty of talent and grand ambition, but within a few years find themselves treading water rather than climbing up the career ladder. Career mistakes happen when individuals stop taking control of their career, inadvertently ‘handing the reins’ over to their bosses, their companies, or even (gasp), just to fate. Many a bright career can stall or go entirely off track unless firm action is taken. It’s never too late to regain control over your career. Here are some of the most common career mistakes we see in life sciences. Are you guilty...

Life sciences recruitment is changing across the globe, including powerful changes happening in the MENA region.  Pharma and medical device companies must keep abreast of these trends to continue to attract and retain top talent. Here are five ways life sciences recruitment is changing in the MENA region.  1. AI and Virtual Reality are changing recruitment processes. Worldwide, technology is changing the way companies recruit, and these changes are being felt locally. There’s a marked increase in automation in hiring, or utilising AI screening in initial rounds of assessing candidates suitability.  Additionally, Virtual Reality is on the rise, with forward-thinking companies now creating VR walkthroughs of their workplaces...