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Why Values are Important for a Biopharma Startup
Why Values are Important for a Biopharma Startup
by Christine Sands
Posted in Biopharma
Your values support your vision, shape the culture of the business and importantly help you make the best hiring decisions. So, what are the key benefits of formalizing your values early on and where do you start?
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Tips for New Biopharma CEOs: Building a High-Performing Team
Tips for New Biopharma CEOs: Building a High-Performing Team
by Christine Sands
Posted in Biopharma
As a recruitment consultancy supporting CEO transitions, one of the most common things we hear from leaders is the desire to develop a high-performing executive leadership team, with the aim to enhance overall team and company performance.
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Hiking 38km for Cancer Research UK
Hiking 38km for Cancer Research UK
by Christine Sands
Posted in Charity
This June, three members of our team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a 24-mile (38.6km) round trip route, including 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. Ingleborough, Whernside, Pen-y-ghent. The team completed the peaks challenge in just over 10 hours, and managed to raise an incredible £360!
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Why You Shouldn’t Hire Someone Just Like You
Why You Shouldn’t Hire Someone Just Like You
by Christine Sands
Posted in Life Science & Diagnostics
One of the worst mistakes you can make when hiring is to employ somebody who’s just like you. Subconsciously, it’s an easy mistake for every employer, suddenly you’ve hired your double without even realising it.
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CASE STUDY: Identifying and Hiring a VP of R&D for Biotech Startup, Velvet Therapeutics
CASE STUDY: Identifying and Hiring a VP of R&D for Biotech Startup, Velvet Therapeutics
by Christine Sands
Posted in Biopharma, Case Studies
Velvet Therapeutics was looking for an R&D leader to lead pre-clinical development pursuant to clinical trials and ongoing capital formation. Understanding the unique goals of the company, our biopharma team were able to shortlist six talented candidates for a Vice President of Research and Development position in only three months.
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Meet the team – Christine Sands, Divisional Director
Meet the team – Christine Sands, Divisional Director
by Christine Sands
Posted in Biopharma
Christine Sands is the Divisional Director of our Pharmaceuticals team, with over 14 years of recruitment under her belt. You may know that she manages a team of six and supports companies across EMEA and the US with medical affairs and commercial positions..
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