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Breakthroughs in the life sciences have the habit of changing lives for the better, but it’s not just the end-user that benefits. The industry sports boundless opportunities for those wishing to make an impact, many of them life-changing.
Times are changing, and industry access is more widely available today than it has been in decades. You don’t need a PhD to explore the latest BioTech jobs, nor do you need a lifetime of experience to take on a data science & AI career.
Whether you’re hoping to enter the industry for the first time or make a career switch, it’s worth thinking about just how life-changing careers in the life sciences can be.
Hands-On Impact
The BioTalent team talk to hundreds of candidates, many of whom want little more than to work a hands-on role at the leading edge of innovation. For a chance to work closely with life-saving science, areas like biopharma, medtech, research & development, and clinical trials are worth delving into.
From drug discovery to the development of sustainable fuels, there are opportunities to pioneer products that change the shape of the future, contributing to a healthier, happier humanity.
The meteoric rise of mRNA tech is a prime example in recent history – Moderna’s first clinical batch of COVID vaccines was rolled out in just 25 days following regulatory approval of the mRNA-led methodology. By embarking on a career in the life sciences, you could be part of a ground-breaking journey just like this one.
Global Opportunities
An increasingly globalised industry, the life sciences present plenty of opportunities for international work. Be it fieldwork or openings for remote careers, the life sciences space is no stranger to international collaboration. If you’re hoping to move around and experience a range of scientific perspectives and methodologies, it could be the best move.
Typical roles that involve travel include compliance monitoring, audit reporting, CQV engineering, biologists, and statistical analysts, although it’s common for most roles to incorporate some form of travel (the industry is famed for its international conferences).
Interdepartmental collaboration is often an essential part of life sciences jobs too, so you will likely have the opportunity to explore new career paths once you’re inside the industry, and they can take you to some incredible places.
Competitive Compensation
Life sciences careers tend to come with a substantial wage premium, partly thanks to the overwhelming talent demand we’re seeing recently. Alongside the base salaries, professionals in this industry can expect to enjoy a slew of benefits, such as stock options, bonuses, healthcare coverage, and many upskilling opportunities.
Specialisation
Speaking of upskilling, the life sciences are home to some of the most highly specialised professionals in the working world. If you’re hoping to hone your skills and direct your experience towards a particular area, where better to look than emergent fields in the life sciences?
Bioprocessing & MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) jobs are prime examples – much of the science is brand new, presenting an opportunity for ambitious individuals to truly make their mark.
Support from BioTalent
Our expert recruitment consultants are equipped to help anyone who wants to explore jobs in the life sciences. If you want to talk about all things careers, life sciences, or the current layout of the wider industry, reach out to the team today.