Recruitng for Roles in the Pharmaceutical Sector
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Introduction to Pharma for Recruiters
The pharmaceutical industry can seem daunting to people who are unfamiliar with its processes and jargon. As a recruiter, it seems like you are expected to understand the complete structure of the industry from day one so you can find the best possible candidates. SocialTalent has recorded a whole course on recruiting for Life Science positions. In this preview, Johnny Campbell provides an overview of the structure and departments in the Pharma industry.
Key Takeaways
This video is a great place to start if you’re new to the pharma industry. There’s still lots more to learn (and we have the videos to help) but these key points will help
- Quality management is key to the pharma industry. This ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent.
- Production and manufacturing are the most common roles in the pharma sector The number of people in sales, finance, marketing roles etc are traditionally a lot smaller in pharmaceutical companies.
- Make quick notes of all the ‘jargon’ and stick them somewhere you can check quickly- pretty sure you’ll know them off by heart!
Learn more about recruiting in the pharmaceutical sector by contacting our sales team and asking about our Life Sciences content!