<p><a>Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) threatens to unravel the successes of modern medicine, compromising the efficacy of life-saving surgeries, chemotherapy, and infection treatment.</a></p>
<p>At&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bionow.co.uk/news/b6231cc5054447" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BioInfect&rsquo;s 2022 conference</a></strong>, I heard from leading researchers across the pharmaceutical industry as they delved into critical issues surrounding antimicrobial drug resistance and drug development. I left inspired to do my part in raising awareness of what could be &ldquo;the next pandemic&rdquo;.</p>
<p>As anti-microbial resistance accelerates, the burden on health systems is growing. Hospitals face increased mortality and morbidity from infectious disease, longer in-patient stays, and&nbsp;<strong><a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/340040/WPR-RC070-07-AMR-2019-en.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an overall increased cost of care</a></strong>.</p>
<p>By 2050, the UK alone stands to face a loss of&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/antibiotic-could-save-millions-of-lives-from-superbugs-after-study-eradicates-mrsa-in-mice-12577187" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10 million lives to drug-resistant infections every year</a>.</strong>&nbsp; In the words of Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer to the UK Government, we face an &ldquo;<strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/08/world-faces-antibiotic-apocalypse-says-chief-medical-officer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">antibiotics apocalypse</a></strong>&rdquo;.</p>
<p>In this article we&rsquo;ll explore:</p>
<ul>
<li>What antimicrobial resistance is</li>
<li>Why anti-microbial resistance is a global threat</li>
<li>Options for action &ndash; prevention, innovation and costs</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What is anti-microbial resistance?</h2>
<p>Anti-microbial drugs are used to treat infections caused by either harmful bacteria, or fungi. While antibiotics are used for bacterial infections, antifungals are used to treat fungal infections.</p>
<p>Anti-microbial resistance occurs when bacteria mutates or changes in a way that makes them resistant to drugs designed to treat infection. While AMR is in essence, a natural phenomenon, it has been accelerated by global overuse and misuse of antimicrobial medicine leading to what<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/oct/08/world-faces-antibiotic-apocalypse-says-chief-medical-officer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Dame Sally Davies, England&rsquo;s Chief Medical Officer&nbsp;</a></strong>describes as an &ldquo;apocalyptic&rdquo; crisis.</p>
<p>Over the last few decades,&nbsp;<strong><a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/340040/WPR-RC070-07-AMR-2019-en.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than 100 forms of anti-microbial resistant bacteria have emerged</a></strong>, and more continue to be discovered. Once these drug-resistant bacteria take hold they can rapidly spread between hosts, cross international borders, and fuel health crises.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Why antimicrobial resistance is a global threat</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Anti-microbial resistance threatens to undermine global health security and is outpacing efforts to contain it. Without further action, the World Health Organisation&nbsp;<strong><a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/340040/WPR-RC070-07-AMR-2019-en.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimate a yearly loss of 10 million lives by 2050</a></strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>4.5 million deaths occurring in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.</strong></p>
<p>Poor and vulnerable populations are less able to afford effective antibiotics and are most affected by AMR. By 2050, the World Bank estimate that&nbsp;<strong><a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/340040/WPR-RC070-07-AMR-2019-en.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AMR will push 28 million more people into extreme poverty</a>.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/340040/WPR-RC070-07-AMR-2019-en.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A report from the World Health Organisation</a></strong>&nbsp;describes how in 2017, 82% of people who had tuberculosis infections globally had a multi-drug resistant strain of the infection. This means 82% of treatment courses were longer, more expensive and involved more toxic drugs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02724-0/fulltext" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recent research from The Lancet</a></strong>&nbsp;shows that both South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa have a high antibiotics consumption rate, and a higher rate of patient death. Both regions feature a higher prevalence of critical infections, alongside limited laboratory infrastructure to determine whether to stop, or narrow antibiotic treatment.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other drivers of a higher AMR burden in these regions include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Inappropriate use of antibiotics driven by ease of acquisition and insufficient regulation</li>
<li>Poor access to second line, and third line antibiotics</li>
<li>Counterfeit or substandard antibiotics that accelerate resistance</li>
<li>Poor sanitation and hygiene</li>
</ul>
<p>While AMR poses a greater threat in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, it remains a global health problem. Resistance is already high for many key antibiotic substances and shows no sign of slowing down while continuing to spread world-wide.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Options for action &ndash; prevention, innovation and costs</h2>
<h3><br>Enabling infection prevention</h3>
<p>Infection prevention and control initiatives have been refined over the course of the pandemic and should be readily applied to AMR.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02724-0/fulltext" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research from The Lancet</a></strong>&nbsp;on the global burden of AMR suggests that the principles of infection prevention should come first when it comes to combating the spread of AMR.</p>
<p>Key initiatives for improved infection prevention include both&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.who.int/teams/health-care-readiness/infection-prevention-and-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hospital-based infection prevention and control programmes</a></strong>&nbsp;to help prevent infection acquires in health-care settings, and sustained support for community-based programmes focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing countries.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Fostering innovation</h3>
<p>Innovation is critical to fuel and enable the development of new antibiotics and vaccinations, as our current treatments lose efficacy, as well as new technologies to improve screening.</p>
<p>Vaccine development is an important preventative mechanism that leads to reduction of antibiotic prescribing to weaken AMR emergence.</p>
<p>Additionally, maintaining the development pipeline for new antibiotics is crucial to ensure we have the medications to replace those lost &ndash; this is particularly crucial post-pandemic as other endemics continue to spread.</p>
<p>Chikungunya fever has caused numerous epidemics across APAC, Africa, and the sub-tropical regions of the Americas, and currently lacks any appropriate anti-viral drug treatment.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.evotec.com/en/execute/therapeutic-areas/anti-infectives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evotec are pioneering new ways</a>&nbsp;</strong>to treat and potentially prevent chikungunya virus infections caused by Chikungunya fever. Evotec&rsquo;s antibody was developed by Sanofi and is now at clinical trial stages after showing potential across in vitro and in vivo models.</p>
<p>When it comes to new technologies, University of Oxford&rsquo;s Engineering and Physical Science department are leading&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-06-09-averting-antibiotics-apocalypse-major-funding-announced-tackle-resistance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a newly funded initiative</a></strong>&nbsp;to generate new commercially viable technologies to enable transformative innovation.</p>
<p>The programme is set to deliver:</p>
<ul>
<li>A treatment screening platform prototype to speed up the testing of new therapies</li>
<li>A prototype of a point of care diagnostic device for healthcare and agriculture to limit inappropriate antibiotic usage</li>
<li>Pre-clinical efficacy data to support new treatments for critical infections</li>
</ul>
<h3><br>Overcoming costs with push and pull initiatives</h3>
<p>At first glance, funding new antibiotic therapies isn&rsquo;t financially feasible for pharmaceutical companies.</p>
<p>New drugs are&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/blog/5-drug-discovery-and-development-challenges-and-how-to-solve-them" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">notoriously expensive to develop</a></strong>, and companies rely on high sales volumes to recoup their investments and enable a profit. However, antibiotic use is tightly restricted to prevent resistance and preserve the drug&rsquo;s efficacy, making recruiting for and running clinical trials alone challenging.</p>
<p>Once the drug eventually reaches the market, its prescription will again be restricted as much as possible, generating lower sales volumes and diminishing returns. This situation has meant most large drug companies have discontinued antimicrobial drug research and development.</p>
<p>Today, push and pull initiatives that bring together regulatory, financial, and scientific organisations are helping to unravel the cost limitations involved with anti-microbial drug development and empower more companies to take action.</p>
<p>Push incentives are strategies that help to directly lower the cost of drug development. They involve support from public funding and other funding groups, pooled compound procurement and open access knowledge repositories.</p>
<p>In an&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-019-00382-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">interview with Nature magazine</a></strong>, Lloyd Pane, EVP Head of Evotec, describes how the number of new funding mechanisms is growing. He mentions groups including CARB-X, BARDA, the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership, and the European Innovative Medicines Initiative as &ldquo;highly committed to antibiotic discovery and development&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, Lloyd highlights the importance of &ldquo;improving the regulatory framework to allow submissions for approval based on smaller clinical trials&rdquo;. He highlights the instrumental role that regulatory bodies such as the US Food and Drug Administration, and the European Medicines Agency are playing in establishing better regulatory pathways.</p>
<p>Despite the prevalence of &lsquo;push&rsquo; incentives, the situation remains critical. Lloyd explains, &ldquo;since 1962, only two new classes of antibiotics have been approved. We need new classes of antibiotics, new targets, and new mechanisms of action.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Pull incentives provide an additional route to cost efficiency and are ideally used alongside push incentives. Pull incentives disconnect return on investment from sales volume by providing alternative revenue generating benefits once the drug has reached the market.</p>
<p>Phil Thomson, President of Global Affairs at GlaxoSmith Kline&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/improving-health-globally/pull-the-science-2020-antimicrobial-resistance-benchmark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">explores the topic saying</a></strong><a href="https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/improving-health-globally/pull-the-science-2020-antimicrobial-resistance-benchmark/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">,</a>&nbsp;&ldquo;the current antibiotic market is dysfunctional. Whilst there are grounds for optimism scientifically with prospects of targeted medicines, new diagnostic technologies and vaccination, the commercial market is unattractive."&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thomson describes how &lsquo;pull incentives&rsquo; could &ldquo;stimulate investment across the full product lifecycle, from discovery through development and onto the market &ndash; thereby making it attractive for biotech&rsquo;s and larger companies to invest in antibacterial efforts&rdquo;.</p>
<p>While GlaxoSmith Kline support a range of pull mechanisms they are just one company among many &ndash; for large scale change to occur, government and national health action is vital.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://bionow.co.uk/news/b6231cc5054447" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BioInfect&rsquo;s 2022 AMR conference</a></strong>&nbsp;saw a range of speakers discuss the challenges faced in reducing anti-microbial resistance, including cost. Professor Colm Leonard, Consultant Clinical Advisor for NICE described the importance of incentives to support long-term R&amp;D. Professor Leonard described a conceptual new approach to monetising antibiotic development through a &lsquo;subscription type&rsquo; payment model, where companies are paid passed on their value to the NHS rather than the volumes used.</p>
<p>This approach could offer a way to de-link sales volume incentives from return on investment on a much larger scale and enable more organisations to turn their attention to antibiotics development. &nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Can you help to prevent antimicrobial resistance?<br><br></h2>
<p>Patients have an instrumental role to play when it comes to ensuring that antibiotics are consumed appropriately.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pillsy.com/articles/medication-adherence-stats" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In the US alone,&nbsp;<strong>50% of people do not complete their medication courses as prescribed.</strong></a>&nbsp;Meanwhile a UK household survey reveals<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6830627/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;<strong>that 14% of patients who are prescribed antibiotics have left over medication</strong></a>, and a third of these individual keep the antibiotics for future use. Completing any&nbsp;<strong>prescribed&nbsp;</strong>antibiotics courses is critical to help preserve treatment efficacy, limit the chances of repeat infection, and curb antimicrobial resistance. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Scientists across the world are&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/blog/biochemistry-helping-solve-antibiotic-resistance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">leading the development of new innovative therapies</a></strong>&nbsp;to generate a critically needed next generation of antibiotic treatments, in the fight against the&nbsp;<a>antibiotics apocalypse.</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Want to learn more about a career in pharma?<br><br></h2>
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Are we on the brink of an antibiotics apocalypse? Behruz Sheikh explores the global impact of antimicrobial resistance and options for action.

Avoiding the Antibiotics Apocalypse- Options for Action

<p>In today&rsquo;s competitive market, the right recruiting partner isn&rsquo;t a luxury &ndash; it&rsquo;s a necessity. When that partner brings a strong background in sales, the result is a more strategic, impactful approach to hiring that benefits your organization in the near- and long term.</p>
<p>Hiring managers in the life sciences industry face unique challenges. The industry&rsquo;s rapid growth and high demand for specialized talent mean that finding suitable candidates isn&rsquo;t just about a good technical fit &ndash; it&rsquo;s also about ensuring cultural alignment, adaptability, and a nuanced understanding of the talent landscape. That&rsquo;s where a seasoned recruiting firm with deep industry knowledge and a strong sales background can make a significant difference.</p>
<h2>How to Recognize the Intricate Hiring Needs of the Life Sciences Industry</h2>
<p>The life sciences industry spans pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical research, diagnostics, and medical devices. Each of these sectors has specific needs:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Specialized Skill Sets: </strong>Roles require <span style="color: #ac1359;"><strong><a style="color: #ac1359;" href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/ai-transforming-life-sciences" target="_blank" rel="noopener">specific skills</a></strong>,</span> from lab expertise to knowledge of regulatory landscapes.</li>
<li><strong>Need for Rapid Adaptation:</strong> Emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts demand a workforce ready to evolve.</li>
<li><strong>Sales-Informed Market Understanding:</strong> Deep market insights, including trends in candidate expectations, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring strategies.</li>
<li><strong>Positioning:</strong> Understanding the value of positioning a role in the most authentic and compelling manner, even when the market is challenging, can significantly affect candidate interest and engagement.</li>
</ul>
<p>Recruiting in the life sciences industry has evolved significantly beyond transactional approaches, moving toward more involved, relationship-driven models. Recruiting focuses on building enduring partnerships, navigating complex decision-making processes, demonstrating long-term value, and addressing unique regulatory and ethical considerations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This shift towards a more consultative approach aligns with the industry&rsquo;s commitment to improving project outcomes and advancing scientific knowledge. With this consultative approach comes an understanding that the workforce management requirement goes far beyond what a resume or job description can convey, and this deeper knowledge is crucial for hiring managers to get the talent they need for successful project delivery.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>New Consultative Approach to Life Science Recruitment&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Life sciences positions often involve sophisticated scientific knowledge, specialized skills, and a deep understanding of industry-specific processes. A resume or job description can only scratch the surface of these complexities.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Scientific expertise:</strong> A candidate's actual depth of knowledge in a particular scientific domain may not be fully captured in a resume. Recruiting teams need to assess what a candidate knows and how they apply that knowledge in practical situations.</li>
<li><strong>Interdisciplinary skills: </strong>Many life sciences roles require a blend of scientific expertise and other skills like project management, data analysis, or regulatory compliance. These nuanced skill combinations are often difficult to convey in a standard resume format.</li>
<li><strong>Industry-specific screening</strong>: General recruiting firms may miss red flags or fail to understand nuanced qualifications. Specialized firms conduct <span style="color: #ac1359;"><strong><a style="color: #ac1359;" href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/fraudulent-candidates---life-threatening-lies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">screenings tailored to life sciences</a></strong></span>, ensuring candidates meet technical and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li><strong>In-depth reference checks</strong>: Experienced recruiters perform thorough reference checks, often connecting with industry contacts to verify a candidate&rsquo;s skills, compliance knowledge, and adaptability.</li>
</ul>
<p>Cultural fit and soft skills are particularly important due to the collaborative nature of research and development.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Teamwork and collaboration:</strong> Life sciences often involve working in multidisciplinary teams. A candidate's ability to collaborate effectively is crucial but may not be evident from a resume alone.</li>
<li><strong>Communication skills</strong>: Communicating complex scientific concepts to various stakeholders is vital in life sciences. This skill is best assessed through direct interaction rather than a written description.</li>
</ul>
<p>The life sciences sector faces unique challenges that require specific traits and experiences.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Regulatory understanding: </strong>A deep grasp of regulatory requirements is often crucial. This understanding goes beyond what can be listed as a skill on a resume and involves the practical application of knowledge.</li>
<li><strong>Ethical considerations:</strong> Given the sensitive nature of life sciences work, a candidate's ethical stance and decision-making processes are critical. These aspects are rarely captured in formal documents.</li>
<li><strong>Problem-solving abilities:</strong> A candidate's approach to solving complex scientific problems is a key factor that a resume can't fully convey.</li>
</ul>
<p>Hiring managers in life sciences often look for candidates with long-term potential, considering the investment in training and development. A seasoned recruiting partner ensures that this is covered in the screening.&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Career aspirations: </strong>Understanding a candidate's career goals and how they align with the organization's objectives is crucial for long-term retention and success.</li>
<li><strong>Learning agility: </strong>The capacity to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge is vital in the fast-paced life sciences sector. This trait is difficult to assess from a resume alone.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience is Value in Life Sciences&nbsp;</h2>
<p>For hiring managers in life sciences, having the expertise of a sales and delivery team that understands the full extent of consultative recruiting is crucial for several reasons:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Targeted candidate pools:</strong> Years of industry experience allow for a highly targeted network of professionals, ensuring a higher quality candidate match.</li>
<li><strong>Quick turnaround:</strong> Experienced recruiters can fill roles faster, thanks to their network and targeted approach, reducing downtime for critical projects.</li>
<li><strong>Right fit, first time: </strong>Specialized recruiting firms with a robust sales foundation know how to find qualified candidates and the right cultural fit, leading to greater retention.</li>
<li><strong>Cost savings:</strong> Every day that a position remains vacant represents lost productivity and potential revenue. A fast placement by an experienced recruiter drives down costs.</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced employee engagement and retention:</strong> By focusing on candidates who resonate with the company&rsquo;s mission, values, and work culture, experienced recruitment teams improve employee engagement and long-term retention.</li>
<li><strong>Enhancing team dynamics:</strong> Understanding a candidate's working style and interpersonal skills helps build cohesive and productive research teams.</li>
<li><strong>Driving innovation:</strong> Identifying candidates with the right blend of scientific expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills is key to driving innovation in life sciences.</li>
<li><strong>Ensuring compliance and quality:</strong> In an industry heavily regulated and focused on precision, hiring managers need to be confident in a candidate's ability to maintain high quality and compliance standards.</li>
<li><strong>Facilitating knowledge transfer:</strong> Understanding a candidate's ability to learn and share knowledge is crucial in an industry where continuous learning and collaboration are essential.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Future Outlook: Trends to Watch in Life Science Recruitment</h2>
<p>As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect strategies in life sciences to become even more sophisticated, <span style="color: #ac1359;"><strong><a style="color: #ac1359;" href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/global-life-sciences-clinical-engineering-insights-2024-survey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leveraging data-driven insights</a></strong></span> and personalized engagement to create lasting value for all stakeholders involved.</p>
<p>In conclusion, partnering with an experienced recruiting firm like SRG Talent that offers exclusive life sciences expertise and a foundation in sales can make a significant difference. Bringing specialized knowledge, sales-driven engagement tactics and industry insights helps hiring managers fill positions and build high-performing teams that drive innovation and growth.</p>

Discover the latest trends, strategies, and tactics of Life Science Recruitment: How to understand the complex landscape and navigate the future of talent to benefit your business.

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Life Sciences Recruitment: Why Partnering with a Sales-Focused Recruiting Firm is Essential

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Driving innovation in the life sciences industry requires a workforce composed of diverse and equitable people possessing multifaceted perspectives and experiences. Achieving this, however, is a challenging mandate, and </span><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey"><span lang="EN"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">SRG and New Scientists Job's 2024 Global Talent Trends &amp; Insights Report</span></span></a><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> reveals that organizations are making inconsistent gains in their efforts. We found some notable steps forward in some areas and setbacks in others. The data confirms employers should redouble efforts to attract and retain a diverse and engaged workforce.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First the good news: we uncovered encouraging data around pay equity for women. Gains were made in all three regions of the world we tracked. This is commendable as STEM employers have long strived to attract female talent and pay them the same rate as men. On the other hand, racial diversity continues to struggle in North America, as only a small portion of STEM jobs are filled by black and Hispanic/Latino workers. Not only are their numbers small in the STEM workforce, but their average salaries are among the lowest. It&rsquo;s a statistic that could hamper the industry&rsquo;s goals of attracting a more diverse candidate pool.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organizations leading in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&amp;I) practices will likely achieve a more equitable and inclusive workforce and reap the benefits. According to </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-matters-even-more-the-case-for-holistic-impact"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1155cc; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">McKinsey</span></a></span><u><span style="color: #1155cc; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,</span></u><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> the top quartile of these companies are 27% more likely to outperform financially, while the bottom quartile are 24% less likely. So not only is having a diverse and equitable workforce the right thing to do, but it also makes financial sense.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Pay Gap Closes for Some</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">In the overall U.S. labor market, women make just 84 cents for every dollar a man makes. For women in STEM fields, achieving pay equity is closer to reality. Our latest data confirms this:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">In North America, the pay gap in 2023 is down to 8.2%, falling from 20.7% in the previous year.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The smallest gap was among mid-career scientists (45-54), with a gap of just 4.5%</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However, the gains have not been consistent, and they remain high in other regions around the world</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Such sizable improvements were not observed in different racial and ethnic groups. Asian scientists, on average, earned the highest salaries at nearly $100k. This was followed by people who identified as two or more races and white workers. Hispanic/Latino employees took home the lowest pay, at just about three-fourths of the highest income, while black workers did slightly better but still ranked among the bottom third.</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Importance of Workforce Diversity to Talent</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">One of the reasons why companies with leading DE&amp;I practices tend to outperform is a higher level of engagement and satisfaction among their employees. According to <a href="https://www.gallup.com/workplace/395102/drives-culture-belonging.aspx"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Gallup</span></a>, 42% of U.S. workers say a diverse and inclusive organization is important to their consideration of a prospective employer. Moreover, cultivating <a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/fostering-connection"><span style="color: #1155cc;">a sense of belonging at work</span></a> is increasingly seen as a lever of productivity and retention.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This is especially true among younger generations of workers, whose values regarding workplace satisfaction differ markedly from their older peers. Among Gen Z, 83% are swayed by a company&rsquo;s diversity and inclusion efforts, according to </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/06/09/attracting-and-retaining-gen-z-through-diversity-and-inclusion/"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1155cc; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Forbes</span></a></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. As this generation grows proportionally in the workforce, companies must remain committed to fostering such a corporate culture.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So how can life sciences businesses ensure they align their efforts to the desires and values of their people? There are several critical considerations when building a DE&amp;I strategy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Three key success levers for a STEM workforce</span></h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Start with the right data&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organizations often go just skin-deep when reviewing hiring data. Benchmarks such as diversity of candidate slates and hires tell half the stories. Tracking the advancement of diverse hires once they join the organization, capturing their sentiment on the talent experience, and surveying unsuccessful candidates offer nuanced and actionable insights.</span></p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seek out more diverse talent pools</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whether it&rsquo;s conducting early career recruitment or sourcing for more senior talent, an effective talent acquisition strategy should be comprehensive in its scope. This means expanding geographic targets, working with diverse universities, and tapping into affiliation groups. Also, consider a skills-based strategy that eliminates the requirements for college degrees.</span></p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Lean on employee resource groups (ERGs)</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Leaders can gain valuable insights from their own employees by establishing ERGs. These not only help talent to grow and advance, but they also provide critical feedback to management&mdash;earmark resources, and secure executive support to ensure the success of these groups.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Although the world of work is progressing in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, it is doing so at an uneven pace. Pay equity still falls short of women&rsquo;s expectations, and many life sciences companies' workplaces still lack true diversity. There is ample evidence that improvements are not only a moral mandate but also a business one.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Want to learn more about the sentiments of life sciences workers? Get actionable insights with SRG&rsquo;s 2024 Global Talent Trends &amp; Insights Report today. Download your copy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey?utm_source=ED%26I+Blog+for+TT%26I&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Talent+Trends+%26+Insights">here</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></p>

Discover how STEM professionals feel about their worth and why employers need to tap into three trends to build a STEM workforce for the future

Innovation thrives on a diverse STEM workforce. Are you tapping into these three key success levers?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In a dynamic and rapidly evolving world of work, how can employers of STEM talent attract and retain the best people in a competitive labor market? Contrary to popular belief, good salaries alone won&rsquo;t do it. Rather, companies need to do a better job of offering purpose and other compelling benefits to candidates, according to a panel of work experts who recently spoke on an SRG <a name="_Int_mCIji8nm"></a>webinar. The event focused on the findings of New Scientist&rsquo;s Global Talent Trends &amp; Insights report, which surveyed the sentiments of 4,000 life sciences professionals across the UK, US, and Europe. <a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/careers-in-life-sciences"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Discover </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Who Has the Best Pay in Life Sciences</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Facing today&rsquo;s climate of uncertainty, life sciences companies are challenged to become more agile and competitive, and <a name="_Int_vtPlgZfI"></a>it&rsquo;s clear that talent is the lever to make this happen, according to the panelists. Success, however, depends on employers acquiring and <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">utilizing<strong> </strong></span>talent in cost-effective, impactful ways that achieve milestones more quickly and consistently, whether that&rsquo;s developing a new blockbuster drug, a new medical device, or a diagnostic test.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">&ldquo;There is pressure to do more with less, but there is a real focus on that speed of getting innovation to market as soon as possible. And I really do feel that now more than ever leaders <a name="_Int_k2LQIvDR"></a>have to demonstrate a real level of adaptability and flexibility in everything that <a name="_Int_cgOn7FNf"></a>they're doing,&rdquo; according to panelist Philippa Clark, Senior Client Manager with SRG in the UK.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Clark explained that with investments in the UK life sciences sector remaining strong, employers increasingly turn to contingent talent to get work done more cost-effectively and efficiently. This has led to growing interest in statement of work resources, <a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/business-solutions/direct-hire"><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">direct sourcing</span></a> of flexible talent, and other work arrangements to help medtech and drug manufacturers drive revenue growth. And the pressure to meet work goals is not isolated <a name="_Int_TzmnGWmD"></a>to the UK and Europe. In fact, one-third of those surveyed by New Scientist in North America say they expect their department to receive budget increases by the end of 2025. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN">Demand for talent unabated</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">With <a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/pay-for-life-science-workers-rises-fastest-in-the-uk-but-still-lags-behind-north-america-and-europe">spending anticipated</a> in the near future, demand for STEM talent will <a name="_Int_HWAmTVj1"></a>likely remain sustained worldwide. One reason is that during the pandemic, a disproportionate amount of research went to treating COVID, leading to deprioritization of other projects, according to Justin Mullins, a panelist on the <a name="_Int_faaOO6WJ"></a>webinar and Consultant Editor at New Scientist. He pointed out that when the pandemic was over, many life sciences companies faced a backlog of projects. This led to a surge in demand for talent, and that appetite for resources has not diminished.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mullins pointed out that UK life sciences companies have since stepped up research and development work and appear poised to innovate more quickly. The sector has overcome the backlog and &ldquo;turned into a streamlined, forward-thinking agile agency, which is really accelerating the way in which Innovation can be brought to market,&rdquo; he said, pointing out the post-COVID &ldquo;bounce&rdquo; for businesses has also benefited from greater economic and political stability recently. With the UK&rsquo;s recent elections now over, he said companies can better focus on growth, which will further accelerate the sector&rsquo;s growing need for talent.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This trend, however, will put additional pressure on talent scarcity. Last year, salaries in life sciences rose markedly, especially in the UK, where the average pay rose more than 11%, according to New Scientist&rsquo;s research. Growth reached 3.9% in North America and 3.4% in Europe &mdash; figures all above the average wage growth for all jobs in those regions. At the same time, 60% of all workers surveyed said they planned to change jobs this year, further challenging employers to acquire and retain <a name="_Int_vGs5gESc"></a>great talent.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How can life sciences <a name="_Int_fE48oPgB"></a>employers address this growing problem? As panelist and SRG US Senior Vice President Patrick Stedman noted, companies must offer more than just competitive compensation to acquire, motivate, and retain their best people. In fact, the Talent Trends &amp; Insights report found that 62% of STEM professionals ranked wages lower than other employment benefits as the reason for joining a company. Stedman said today&rsquo;s workforce is focused on the values of an employer, its purpose, and how it treats its people. Specifically, many workers want assurances that they <a name="_Int_EGX5JaSQ"></a>work for a diverse and inclusive organization.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">&ldquo;If you look at the STEM portfolio, specifically within life sciences and clinical, <a name="_Int_kmMLLUOe"></a>we're <a name="_Int_Km8s5b2c"></a>a very diverse population so <a name="_Int_YmicE7sN"></a>it's extremely important that we are keeping at the forefront. <a name="_Int_hA7Gzz5A"></a>It's a catalyst in all these organizations to understand how important it is to promote inclusivity and diversity &mdash; promoting it in a way that <a name="_Int_WTl2CZN0"></a>it's openly discussed and that we're in a position where people are comfortable with understanding the mission, vision, and value of these organizations,&rdquo; Stedman noted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">AI and the urgency for skilling</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another priority for STEM talent is their need for upskilling. With AI proliferating across the life sciences industry, professionals increasingly need training and development to stay current with technology. And <a name="_Int_VAsB5PN4"></a>it&rsquo;s not just their hard skills that scientists seek to enhance; Talent Trends &amp; Insights research found that the competencies most people want to improve are cognitive ones, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability. In the AI era, helping people adjust to the changing nature of work will be critical to long-term organizational success, according to Tracy Monsour, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Impellam <a name="_Int_mgUfE9mI"></a>Group and a member of the <a name="_Int_uN68FDUX"></a>webinar panel.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">&ldquo;The topic of upskilling and reskilling is going to be one that we're talking about for a very long time,&rdquo; Monsour said, especially as artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how medtech and pharma companies operate. &ldquo;AI is necessary for skill sets, in terms of advancing research, development production and manufacturing of the products that impact the greater life sciences industry.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Indeed, half of those surveyed say AI will change the nature of their job completely, with a majority saying the technology already makes them more efficient at work.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In what other ways will </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/blog/ai-transforming-life-sciences"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">AI transform the future of work</span></a></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">? That remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: investing in people will continue to be a winning strategy in the future, whether <a name="_Int_tNmyHsKI"></a>that&rsquo;s through upskilling and reskilling, raising engagement through purpose and value, enhancing human capabilities with technology, or a combination of all these initiatives. The key to unlocking workforce potential requires insights and understanding of people&rsquo;s expectations of work and the key motivators that resonate with STEM professionals. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To better understand the sentiments of life sciences professionals, request your copy of the <a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey">2024 Talent Trends &amp; Insights Report</a> by New Scientists Jobs and SRG. Stay tuned for our 2025 survey questionnaire to be launched soon.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To see the complete round-table discussion on how to unlock talent trends and insights, </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtounlocktalenttrends-insight7235016626008473601/theater/"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">click here</span></a></span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. </span></p>

Recruiting the best talent is a key part of life sciences recruitment. The highly competitive industry and the demand for top talent is higher than ever.

Despite facing market uncertainty, life sciences employers’ winning strategy begins with talent 

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">In our recent SRG</span><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Global Life Sciences Talent &amp; Trends Insights Report</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">, we learned that there is a strong desire to change jobs within the life sciences field. While job mobility was relatively low as companies recalibrated after the pandemic&mdash;just 16% of respondents changed roles in 2023&mdash;61% of North American respondents expect to change roles in 2024. That rises to 90% for those working full-time onsite.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This leads to the question of how those 61% of professionals will look for their next opportunity. Choosing the right staffing agency and recruiting professionals can significantly impact your career trajectory, especially in a highly specialized field like life sciences.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Whether you are a seasoned professional or advancing in your career, you need a recruitment partner who understands the industry's intricacies and can provide comprehensive support throughout the job search process. SRG is the recruiter for mid-level and advanced life-science roles for several compelling reasons.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">In-Depth Life Sciences Industry Knowledge</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">SRG has over thirty years of experience in life sciences, and our expertise is unparalleled. With years of experience in the field, we deeply understand the specific skill sets and qualifications required for mid-level to advanced </span>life sciences, engineering, and clinical<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> roles. This industry insight allows SRG to match you with positions that align perfectly with your skills and career aspirations. We are filling roles, building careers, and fostering long-term professional growth.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">PRO TIP</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: We are a relationship-driven organization that seeks to build long-lasting relationships with clients, hiring managers, and candidates seeking our help for years to come! While some other firms may have their agendas, our best interest lies within your best interest, and we strive to build long-lasting partnerships with our candidates so that we can work together for years to come.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Personalized Life Sciences Career Advice</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Navigating the job market can be challenging, especially in a specialized field. SRG offers personalized career advice tailored to each candidate's unique background and goals. Whether you need guidance on career advancement, transitioning to a new role, or exploring different sectors within life sciences, SRG&rsquo;s expert recruiters provide valuable insights and strategies to help you make informed decisions. This individualized approach ensures that you are not just another candidate but a valued professional with a clear career path.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">PRO TIP</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: Our Life Sciences recruitment team values our relationships with candidates and clients more than anything! In this challenging market, it can be tough to juggle searching for a job with everything else going on. Whether you are actively looking or just seeing what else is out there, we would love to be another set of eyes on the market for you and help guide you to opportunities that may be unknown otherwise. Our team at SRG is happy to offer guidance and counseling at any time &ndash; even if you are not on the market! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Comprehensive Skill Set Assessment</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Understanding your skill set and how it fits into the current job market is crucial. SRG conducts thorough assessments to identify your strengths, areas for development, and how your skills match the demands of specific roles. This meticulous evaluation helps ensure you are positioned as a top candidate for the right opportunities. By highlighting your unique qualifications, SRG enhances your chances of securing a challenging and rewarding position.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">PRO TIP</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: Our recruitment team takes the time to learn the ins and outs of your background, your motivators, your drivers, and what makes you tick. In this crazy world of job searching, we realize that every candidate is different in what they hope to obtain in a new position/ company. We&rsquo;ll put in the effort to get to know you on the front end to create a more meaningful partnership for the long term.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Expert Resume Review</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Your resume is often the first impression you make on potential employers. SRG&rsquo;s team of experts offers detailed resume reviews to help you present your skills and experiences in the best possible light. We provide actionable feedback on format, content, and how to effectively highlight your achievements and competencies. This service ensures that your resume stands out in a competitive job market and accurately reflects your professional value.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Life Sciences Interview Best Practices</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Preparing for interviews can be daunting, but SRG equips you with the tools and knowledge to excel. We offer comprehensive interview preparation, including best practices for different types of interviews, common questions and how to answer them, and strategies for effectively communicating your skills and experiences. This preparation helps you approach interviews confidently and professionally, increasing your likelihood of success.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">PRO TIP</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: Our team works closely with you, the candidate, every step of the way. Whether doing pre-interview role plays or doing technology calls to ensure that your devices are all working, SRG prepares you for interviews so that you can truly shine in the opportunity with as little stress as possible. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong Client Relationships</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">SRG&rsquo;s strong relationships with leading companies in the life sciences sector provide our candidates access to a wide range of prestigious opportunities. We understand what our clients seek and can effectively position you as a top candidate. Our insider knowledge of client needs and company cultures helps ensure an excellent technical and cultural fit, crucial for long-term job satisfaction and career growth.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">PRO TIP</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: We are experts in the STEM and Life sciences space! While some may try and do it all, we have been specializing in Life Sciences with our clients for over 20 years, and our relationships and industry knowledge set us apart. We know that navigating the job market can be challenging and intimidating, but by working with our seasoned team, we will help you find the best role for you and your career in the long term.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Conclusion</span></strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Choosing SRG as your partner means more than just finding a </span><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/jobs"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">job</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> within Life Sciences; it means advancing your career with the support of a dedicated and knowledgeable team. Our in-depth industry expertise, personalized career advice, comprehensive skill set assessments, expert resume reviews, and interview preparation make them the recruiter for mid to advanced life-science roles.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">With SRG, you gain a partner committed to your professional success who will provide the tools and support you need to thrive in the competitive life sciences job market.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Join our </span><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/job-seekers#join-our-talent-network"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Life Sciences Talent Network</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> today</span></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. Register your resume with SRG Talent and let our recruitment team find your next opportunity!</span></p>

Discover why SRG Talent is the best staffing and recruitment company in the US to find the latest jobs and careers in the Life Sciences industry.

SRG is the Staffing Firm of Choice for Finding Jobs in Life Sciences

<ul>
<li><strong>A slowdown in compensation increases</strong> eases the pain for employers but the relief may not last long</li>
<li><strong>A majority of workers plan</strong> to change jobs this year, with an overwhelming number of full-time, in-office talent looking to make the switch</li>
<li><strong>Hybrid and remote work policie</strong>s remain unsettled, with job flexibility highly valued</li>
<li><strong>Workforce diversity remains elusive</strong>, but workers say they see progress occurring</li>
<li><strong>AI continues to be a central discussion</strong>, and results show that AI has already made workers more efficient</li>
</ul>
<p>Salaries in the UK for life sciences workers have risen exponentially compared with peers in other parts of the world, but average pay still trails that of North American and European counterparts, a new survey conducted by SRG and New Scientist Jobs reveals. Since 2022, average salaries have risen 11.1% in the UK to &pound;57,725, a rate nearly three times faster than in North America. Even so, this is still lower than the average pay in comparative markets, according to the 2024 Global Talent Trends and Insights report.</p>
<p>Among all life sciences workers, North American respondents averaged $87,874 in annual pay, the highest ever surveyed by the publication. The average in Europe is &euro;65,070. Those in the engineering field are the highest paid, with an average salary of $98,720 in the U.S. and &pound;68,177 in the UK. Other highly-paid jobs can be found in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech fields.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Pay for life sciences specialists had jumped tremendously in the two years following the COVID outbreak, but growth has since slowed, with the market normalizing and inflation retreating from recent highs. Moreover, wage inflation has subdued in light of a broad reduction in hiring and increased layoffs in life sciences positions.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;This is good news for companies struggling to rein in increasing workforce costs but a challenge for talent in search of better opportunities and pay,&rdquo; said Andrew Turner, UK Managing Director of SRG. &ldquo;However, with talent scarcity caused in part by a structural deficiency in the labor market, this balance may shift again with an improvement in the global economy. Regardless of where we are in the economic cycle, employers need to focus on attracting and retaining the best and most in-demand talent.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Data from the survey, conducted with more than 4,000 scientists and STEM professionals from December 2023 through February 2024, indicated cautious optimism about the future. One-third of North American respondents expect their budgets to increase this year. However, job mobility may rise as more than 60% say they expect to or will change roles in 2024.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Such sentiments reflected unmet needs for job flexibility, higher pay, and health and wellness benefits. Workers in North America were more likely to say they will change jobs this year than counterparts in the UK and Europe (61% vs. 51%). Job satisfaction levels among life science specialists have been historically higher than other occupations, and more than two-thirds of those surveyed said they remain happy in their roles. Nevertheless, the high percentage of people seeking new opportunities may be a wake-up call for employers to do more to incentivize people to stay.</p>
<p>One of the reasons for workers&rsquo; strong desire for new opportunities is the unsettled debate over remote and hybrid working arrangements. An overwhelming majority (90%) of those who are on-site every day say they plan to switch jobs. Furthermore, two-thirds say they prefer a hybrid schedule, but just 40% currently have this benefit. As executive leaders push for greater in-office attendance, this insistence may diminish their appeal as employers of choice.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Whether it&rsquo;s life sciences or the IT sector, policies and practices regarding hybrid and remote working must remain agile and responsive to the needs of the workforce,&rdquo; said Patrick Stedman, Senior Vice President of SRG North America. &ldquo;Leaders understandably are pushing for more people to return to the workplace, and their concerns around innovation and accountability are certainly valid. They need to, however, weigh the impact on retention, engagement, and satisfaction. Does being in the office daily lead to greater productivity? Each company must do their homework to make this determination.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The 2024 Global Talent Trends and Insights report closely examines remote work and many other critical issues facing life sciences human capital leaders. New Scientist Jobs has been tracking the salaries of professional scientists for more than 20 years, and results from the latest report show that wages, despite a recent slowdown, remain high compared with many other occupations. The publication also provides geographic breakdowns of salaries in various science hubs across Europe, the UK, and North America.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The data also tracks the chronic pay gap between men and women scientists, with the differences ranging as high as 19% in the UK to 14% in Europe to 8% in North America. Progress toward pay equity has been inconsistent over the years but trending in the right direction. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, the report examines employers' progress in achieving a more diverse and equitable workplace. A standout finding is that black workers account for just 4% of life sciences specialists in the UK, compared with 11% in North America. However, 40% of those surveyed in the UK said they have witnessed efforts within their organization to be more diverse.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other findings in the Global Talent Trends and Insights report examine people&rsquo;s priorities when considering an employer, the skills they need to keep their careers future-proof, and their outlook on AI and its impact on jobs and the future of work. Despite fears that the technology will lead to large job losses, most survey respondents say they don&rsquo;t believe they will be made redundant. Rather, they believe AI will make their jobs easier, with 60% saying AI has<br>already make them more efficient. An even larger majority (78%) say they will be even more so in the future.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Pro tips for employers to consider as they strategize on workforce planning, learning and development, talent attraction and retention, internal mobility, and other critical human capital issues:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Closely track and mirror competitive wage levels and prevailing benefit offerings at a time when most people are expressing a strong desire to change jobs &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Regularly survey workers and develop actionable plans to mitigate growing dissatisfaction or unmet needs of people</li>
<li>Build on a culture of inclusion and equity to ensure workers are fully engaged, can bring their best selves to their jobs, and maximize collaboration with other team members</li>
<li>Identify the skills needed today, and in the future, and leverage this insight to map the learning journey for every employee as a way to address the skills gap &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Access the full report in both the UK <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/global-talent-trends-and-insights-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></span> and North America <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.srgtalent.com/us/salary-survey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></span>, respectively.</strong></h4>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>About SRG</strong></h4>
<p>By applying specialist industry expertise and knowledge built over decades of experience as a global STEM network, SRG recruits across the whole product life cycle, from scientific research and clinical trials to manufacturing, helping to create meaningful connections, empower STEM talent, and shape a better, brighter future.</p>
<p>SRG is powered by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.impellam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Impellam Group</a>, a global leader in workforce and STEM talent solutions.<br>&nbsp;</p>
<h4><strong>About New Scientist Jobs</strong></h4>
<p>New Scientist is the world&rsquo;s most trusted source of science and technology weekly news. New Scientist Jobs was created over 20+ years ago to connect leading employers and candidates. New Scientist Jobs also provides dedicated career advice and job opportunities across the STEM industry.</p>
<p>To find out more, visit <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/nsj/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.newscientist.com/nsj/</a></p>
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<p><em>Press contact:</em> <em><span class="TextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8" lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8">Kirsty Tranter,&nbsp;</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8">Head of Communications,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8">Impellam</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8">&nbsp;Group</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW49313340 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;-<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><a href="mailto:press@impellam.com"><strong><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW49313340 BCX8" lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW49313340 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">press@impellam.com</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW49313340 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></strong></a></em></p>

A new report by SRG and New Scientist Jobs reveals that UK life sciences salaries have risen rapidly but still lag behind North America and Europe. The report highlights key trends in job mobility, remote work preferences and workforce diversity.

Life science workers pay rises fastest in the UK

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">LONDON, 21<sup>st</sup></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> MARCH 2024:</span></strong><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">HeadFirst Group and Impellam Group <a href="https://www.impellam.com/insights/HeadFirst-group-join-forces">today announced</a> that they have joined forces to become one of the world&rsquo;s leading STEM talent and Managed Service Providers with a distinctive HR tech platform for professionals. The expanded group has &euro;8 billion spend under management, 2,100 expert colleagues, and over 75,000 professionals serving customers across the globe.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This strategic step provides customers with a unique, truly global tech and talent solution to ensure they stay at the forefront of their industry. The deal has created an unparalleled force in digital, IT, data, life sciences, clinical and engineering talent and leaves the expanded group well-placed to drive market beating growth and to deliver increased value for colleagues, customers, professionals, suppliers, and shareholders.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Han Kolff, chairman of the Board, commented: "We are proud to have brought industry leaders HeadFirst and Impellam together. As well as vast geographic reach, our expanded group combines world-class expertise and market-leading tech, providing customers with mission critical talent, hereby creating a unique platform for growth in a growing market. I am confident HeadFirst and Impellam will power the next world of work together.&rdquo;<br><br>Julia Robertson, CEO of Impellam and the enlarged group, said: &ldquo;We have an exciting future ahead of us. In a world where talent and tech must come together to build better businesses, we will collaborate to leverage the combined strength and capability of our market-leading brands, our people, and our distinctive technology. Our complementary cultures and our focus on our customers&rsquo; needs will ensure we deliver market leading, digitally enabled and differentiated solutions to our customers across the world.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br></span><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Experienced team driving growth agenda</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Leading the future success and growth of the combined business, the Board of the new group includes: Han Kolff, non-executive chairman, Julia Robertson, group CEO, Tim Briant, group CFO, Marion van Happen, CEO of HeadFirst Group, as well as non-executive directors and co-founders Koen Bekkering and Boyd Sleeman.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There will be no immediate changes to the day-to-day operations of Impellam Group and HeadFirst Group. Impellam and HeadFirst will continue to deliver industry-leading solutions to customers, suppliers and professionals.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Following the completion of the transaction, Lord Ashcroft, the former majority shareholder of Impellam Group will serve as non-executive director on the board.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">About HeadFirst Group</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">HeadFirst Group is a leading, international HR-tech service provider and the largest platform for professionals in the Benelux, operating across fifteen European countries. The organisation offers a wide range of HR solutions, such as Managed Service Providing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, IT Sourcing &amp; Recruitment and HR consultancy.</span><span lang="NL" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;"> More than twenty-five thousand professionals work for over five hundred customers in Europe, through which HeadFirst Group realises an annual gross revenue in 2023 of over two and a half billion euros</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. The main brands of HeadFirst Group are MSP (including intermediary services) labels HeadFirst, Between and Staffing Management Services, RPO and recruitment specialist Sterksen, IT talent sourcer StarApple, and Belgian HR-tech company ProUnity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For more information about HeadFirst Group: <a href="http://www.headfirst.group/"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.headfirst.group</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">About Impellam Group</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and STEM talent solutions. Our 1700 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pac. Our award-winning Global Managed Services provide a diverse range of digitally enabled, multi-disciplinary workforce solutions to organisations. We are upper quadrant industry leaders in Managed Service Provision and Services Procurement, and IT. Our STEM businesses are specialists in recruiting and engaging talent in the key growth markets of technology, digital, data analytics, science, clinical and engineering and work with customers across all sectors and sizes. We believe in the power of work. Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Our brands include: Comensura, Guidant Global, SRG, Lorien, Carbon60 and Bartech.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For more information about Impellam Group: <a href="http://www.impellam.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.impellam.com</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Note to editors</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Please contact Bart van der Geest, Head of Marketing &amp; Communication at HeadFirst Group, on +31(0)6 &ndash; 15 89 95 74 or <a href="mailto:bart.vandergeest@headfirst."><span style="color: windowtext;">bart.vandergeest@headfirst.group</span></a> or Kirsty Tranter, Global Head of Communications at Impellam Group, on <a href="mailto:kirstytranter@impellam.com"><span style="color: windowtext;">kirstytranter@impellam.com</span></a>.</span></p>

HEADFIRST GROUP AND IMPELLAM GROUP JOIN FORCES TO BECOME A GLOBAL LEADER IN STEM, DIGITAL AND IT TALENT, MANAGED SERVICES AND HR TECH

HeadFirst Group and Impellam Group join forces

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<h2>Need help starting your STEM career?</h2><p>Utilising decades of experience and a deep understanding of the STEM careers and the job market, SRG connects talented graduates with top employers across the STEM industires, whilst supprting you with advice on CV content, interview preparation, how to stand out from the crowd and much more.</p><p>Our extensive network includes renowned companies, innovative start-ups, and exciting SMEs, offering roles that match your skills and aspirations.</p><h3>How we can help you</h3><p>CV Registration: Submit your CV and get noticed by potential employers who are looking for fresh talent.</p><p>Latest Job Listings: Stay updated with regularly updated job openings for STEM graduates, including roles that align with your qualifications, interests and career goals.</p><p>Career Guidance: Enhance your employability with SRG&rsquo;s expert advice on CV writing, interview preparation, and career development and stand out in a competitive market.</p>

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<p>As a global STEM network, we apply our specialist industry knowledge to the full spectrum of roles and talent solutions. We recruit across the product life cycle, from scientific research and technology, clinical trials, manufacturing, and engineering disciplines to market access. We have over 30 years of experience in taking projects from discovery to completion and developing bespoke solutions to help unlock new ways of working and thinking.</p>

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<h5>The Global STEM Salary Survey 2024: Helping to shape STEM’s future</h5><p> SRG’s annual Global Life Science, Clinical and Engineering Insights Survey is created – in association with New Scientist Jobs – to gain and provide such knowledge and insights, help us benchmark vital data and discover the information STEM companies need to deliver fair, competitive and – most importantly – attractive salaries and employment prospects.</p><p> Click the link below to take part – as a thank you, all respondents who complete the survey will be entered to win a £250 Amazon voucher.</p>

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<h5>The Global STEM Salary Survey 2024: Helping to shape STEM's future</h5><p><br></p><p>SRG’s annual Global Life Science, Clinical and Engineering Insights Survey is created – in association with New Scientist Jobs – to gain and provide such knowledge and insights, help us benchmark vital data and discover the information STEM companies need to deliver fair, competitive and – most importantly – attractive salaries and employment prospects.</p><p><br></p><p>Click the link below to take part – as a thank you, all respondents who complete the survey will be entered to win a £250 Amazon voucher.</p>

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<h1>Shaping the Future of STEM</h1><p>As technological advancements accelerate, new fields emerge, and competition intensifies, the demand for professionals within STEM industries continues to outpace the available talent pool.</p><p>Utilising our outstanding client portfolio our dedicated team of consultant will provide you with amazing opportunities that will enable you to flourish in your career</p>

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<div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s the tightening of budgets, pressure to work with existing or even dwindling resources, or the influence of emerging technologies, Lab Leaders are facing a variety of significant challenges and changes in the day-to-day operation of their laboratories.</p><p>To better understand these challenges and what can be done to address them, <strong>Synergy by SRG surveyed over 1,000 laboratory leaders </strong>for their insights into current concerns and future expectations. This data-driven research provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, with strategies to help lab leaders drive innovation and efficiency to thrive in 2025. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Download the Lab Leader Vision report now for valuable insights, as well as advice and guidance from experts, on:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Talent attraction and retention &nbsp;</li><li>Skills and expertise gaps&nbsp;</li><li>Efficiency and operational challenges&nbsp;</li><li>Technology, automation and digitisation</li></ul></div>

<div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s the tightening of budgets, pressure to work with existing or even dwindling resources, or the influence of emerging technologies, Lab Leaders are facing a variety of significant challenges and changes in the day-to-day operation of their laboratories.</p><p>To better understand these challenges and what can be done to address them, <strong>Synergy by SRG</strong> <strong>surveyed over 1,000 laboratory leaders</strong> for their insights into current concerns and future expectations. This data-driven research provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, with strategies to help lab leaders drive innovation and efficiency to thrive in 2025. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Download the Lab Leaders Vision report now for valuable insights, as well as advice and guidance from experts, on:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Talent attraction and retention &nbsp;</li><li>Skills and expertise gaps&nbsp;</li><li>Efficiency and operational challenges&nbsp;</li><li>Technology, automation and digitisation&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Want to know more about<a class="customLink" href="https://www.srgtalent.com/synergy-scientific-solutions"> Synergy Scientific Solutions</a>?&nbsp;</h2><p>If you, like many lab leaders we asked as part of this survey, are concerned about the efficiency, expertise and output of your laboratory, Synergy are ready to provide the expertise and strategies required to tackle these challenges. &nbsp;</p><p>Contact us today for a confidential, obligation-free discussion at: synergyqueries@srgtalent.com&nbsp;</p></div>

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<h2>What are the core pillars of a managed service programme or contingent workforce solution?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By using a vendor management system, a robust managed service programme provides complete oversight into the status of each contingent worker at your company &mdash; optimising contingent workforce management and driving performance through people, processes, and technology.</p><details><summary>The core components of a managed service programme include:</summary><ul><li>Management of the non-permanent workforce (timesheets, payroll, etc.)</li><li>Qualified pools of talented candidates</li><li>An efficient recruitment process</li><li>Supplier management</li><li>Contract management</li><li>Candidate selection</li><li>Data-driven analysis</li><li>Invoice management</li><li>Frequent progress reports</li><li>Business reviews</li><li>Payrolling</li><li>HR management</li><li>Metrics dashboard</li></ul></details>

<h2>What is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A managed service provider (MSP) or contingent workforce solution (CWS), manages the temporary worker recruitment for an organisation and is responsible for the end-to-end management of the contingent workforce - from supplier management and strategic workforce planning to contractor care and offboarding.</p><p>In the recruitment industry, the term &lsquo;MSP&rsquo; can refer to either a managed service programme OR a managed service provider. The difference between the two is that a managed service programme is a contingent workforce solution (CWS), while a managed service provider is a specialist who delivers this solution.</p><p>In other words, &lsquo;managed service programme&rsquo; and &lsquo;contingent workforce solution&rsquo; can be used interchangeably to describe the service offered by a managed service provider like SRG. To avoid further confusion, we&rsquo;ll stick to full terms from here on out.</p>

<h2>What are the benefits of a managed service provider or contingent workforce solution?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an increasingly competitive contingent talent market, turning to a managed service programme brings several key benefits to a business.</p><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Control</strong></summary><p>Hiring managers can easily acquire strong talent thanks to streamlined, standardised processes across all suppliers &mdash; driving down time-to-hire.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Visibility</strong></summary><p>You&rsquo;ll gain oversight of the entire contingent workforce via a tailored VMS that provides regular reporting and a clear audit trail.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Compliance and risk mitigation.</strong></summary><p>&nbsp;With external experts managing all legislative and governance requirements, you&rsquo;ll be brought up to speed on compliance best practices and ensure your business is fully compliant.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Supply chain efficiency</strong></summary><p>By running all contractor and supplier engagement through a single trusted provider, you&rsquo;ll significantly reduce administrative burden.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Agility</strong></summary><p>With the experience of a managed service provider to call upon, you can better respond to market shifts and improve efficiencies &mdash; making your organisation more agile in the process.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Cost savings</strong></summary><p>A managed service provider will secure substantial cost savings through exercises such as supply base reduction and staffing benchmarking.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Scalability</strong></summary><p>Working with an extensive supplier base, a managed service provider can find you alternative sources of talent when your supply chain fails to deliver &mdash; enabling you to scale your programme up or down according to your immediate business needs.</p></details><details class="mce-accordion"><summary><strong>Governance</strong></summary><p>Ensuring internal mandating of rates, compliance, and processes.</p></details><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Utilising a managed service provider is a win-win for any business with a sizeable temporary workforce. By building relationships with your business users to understand the ins and outs of your organisation, a dedicated team of industry experts manages your suppliers, sources top talent, and drives best practices on your behalf.</p>

<p>One of the most effective ways a business can successfully manage its contingent workforce is by calling on the expertise of a third-party solutions provider &mdash; particularly one with a dedicated account management team, an optimised vendor management system (VMS), and a focus on control and cost savings.</p>

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<h2>Is an MSP solution right for my business?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While contingent working has grown at a phenomenal pace in recent years, finding top contingent talent with the most critical skills is an increasingly costly and time-consuming process. With contingent workers (ie. non-employees) making up 40% of the workforce, being able to attract the best talent is crucial.</p><p>If your organisation has a medium-to-large contingent workforce, a managed service programme is the ideal solution. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to improve visibility, compliance,&nbsp;or control, or simply want a fresh recruitment strategy with a new partner, we can build a solution that works for your business.</p><p>Managed service provider solutions don&rsquo;t work for every business, particularly those without sizeable contingent workforces. If you&rsquo;re a scaleup or a startup with a smaller contingent workforce, one of our other recruitment services may prove a better fit.</p>

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<p class="fs-2"><strong>How does it work?</strong></p><div class="mb-4"><p class="x_xxelementtoproof">Good people tend to know good people. In fact, around a third of our placements are recommended by existing candidates and contractors.</p><p>So, when you recommend a friend to SRG and we place them in a contract or permanent job, you can receive a &pound;250 Love2Shop voucher as a thank you.&nbsp;</p><p>All you need to do is&nbsp;complete the short form&nbsp;at the bottom of this page.<br aria-hidden="true"><br aria-hidden="true">A referred candidate should satisfy the following criteria:</p><ul type="disc"><li class="x_xxmsonormal">Not already be registered with us</li><li class="x_xxmsonormal">Be relevant to the roles and sectors we cover</li></ul><p>Once the referred candidate is placed, they must complete 3 months of work before a reward can be claimed.</p><p>We will send you your voucher once we have successfully placed your friend or colleague into a new job and they have passed the probation period.</p></div><h5><strong>To refer a friend, please complete the form.</strong></h5>

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<h3>Looking for your next opportunity?</h3><p>SRG work with leading global organisations at the helm of innovation in STEM. We have job opportunities across the STEM industries, covering all experience levels from graduate and entry level to executive leadership.</p>

<h2>Salary insights and trends from over 4,000 global professionals across STEM industries</h2><p>Wondering how your company’s salary offers compare to your competitors? Are you offering above, or below industry standards? Is your business as diverse, inclusive and fair as it should be?</p><p>Or are you a STEM professional seeking to uncover salary trends and expectations for your role?</p><p>The exclusive insights from our Global STEM report not only offers the answers you're looking for, but also empowers you to make informed decisions for your career or recruitment strategy.</p><p><strong>Download now to discover:</strong></p><ul><li>Global Life Science, Engineering and Clinical sector salary trends</li><li>How ethnicity affects salary</li><li>Differences in the gender pay gap</li><li>Insights into AI in the workplace</li></ul>

<h1>Global Talent Trends and Insights 2024</h1><p>Finding, attracting and retaining the very best talent isn’t just vital for the future of your business, it is critical to the future of STEM too.</p><p>In the competitive and skills-short STEM recruitment market, understanding salary levels and expectations, along with embracing diversity and inclusion, can give your company an advantage. Anticipating future industry skill needs can also benefit potential hires.</p>

<h3>Need help hiring?</h3><p>SRG can partner with you to take your recruitment strategy to the next level - our recruitment experts are on hand to help you find and retain the right people. Contact us today for an informal discussion at <a href="mailto:solutions@srgtalent.com"> <strong>solutions@srgtalent.com</strong> </a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Looking for your next opportunity?</h3><p>SRG work with leading global organisations at the helm of innovation in STEM. We have job opportunities across the Life Science, Engineering and Clinical industries, covering all experience levels from graduate and entry level to executive leadership.</p>

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<p>At SRG, we have served STEM industries and companies in the UK, Europe and beyond for over 30 years, using our skills, expertise and understanding of what job seekers and employers are looking for to find the right people, for the right roles, at the right time.</p><p>As industry leaders, we know where to find the very best talent, and recognise the potential for innovation that will help build a brighter future for STEM.</p><p>That’s why our STEM recruitment experts in Ireland, located in Dublin and Cork, are ready to provide tailored STEM Recruitment and Global Managed Services to clients and candidates, drawing on technical and scientific knowledge to begin a journey to success that will continue long into the future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At SRG, we understand the challenges that come with hiring scientific and engineering talent – whether you’re starting and scaling up a business or an established leader in your field. That's why we offer tailored services to best serve our clients' needs.</p><p>With over 30 years of experience, our team of consultants can provide guidance and support on all aspects of the recruitment process.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>Need help hiring?</h3><p>SRG can partner with you to take your recruitment strategy to the next level - our recruitment experts are on hand to help you find and retain the right people. Contact us today for an informal discussion at<a href="mailto:solutions@srgtalent.com"><span><strong> solutions@srgtalent.com</strong></span></a></p>

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Lorien&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135433514 BCX0">m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135433514 BCX0">ay</span>&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135433514 BCX0">include</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135433514 BCX0">:&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135433514 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></sup></h5></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW135433514 BCX0"><ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW135433514 BCX0" role="list"><li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135433514 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" 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<h4><strong><span class="EOP SCXW135433514 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"><span class="TextRun SCXW64043463 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW64043463 BCX0">Professional Referrals</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW64043463 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></h4><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW175820273 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">At SRG, we believe in the power of professional connections to fuel our industry's future. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">That's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">&nbsp;why we highly value candidate referrals from our trusted network of contractors. These referrals are more than just names&mdash;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">they're</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">&nbsp;seasoned professionals who come highly recommended for their skills, reliability, and dedication to their career.&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW175820273 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW175820273 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">When a contractor refers a candidate to us,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">it's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">&nbsp;a testament to the candidate's quality and fit for upcoming projects. We carefully consider each referral, aiming to seamlessly integrate these skilled individuals into our staffing solutions, thereby ensuring our clients receive top-tier talent.&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW175820273 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW175820273 BCX0"><p class="Paragraph SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="TextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">This collaborative approach not only enriches our talent pool but also strengthens the bonds within our professional community, leading to more successful projects and satisfied clients.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0">&nbsp;Please speak to your recruiting contact to discuss our referral bonus</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW175820273 BCX0"> program in greater detail.</span></span></p></div><p>For all other questions, please complete our form:</p>

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