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Biotech Boom: Executive Search Strategies in Life Sciences

N2Growth Blog

A solid grasp of the latest advancements across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices is essential in driving innovations and the ability to synthesize information and translate it into actionable strategies quickly. This ability to bridge the gap between science and strategy is crucial in such a highly dynamic space.

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The Reason Silicon Valley Beat Out Boston for VC Dominance

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, New England has increasingly become a hub for ventures in life sciences; the first three-quarters of 2016 saw almost 60% of VC investments in New England go to ventures in biotechnology and medical devices.

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Joining Boards: It's Not Just Who You Know That Matters

Harvard Business Review

For many, a corporate directorship is a career capstone. Both paths are problematic — neither is particularly transparent or relies on objective measures and given that many boards are stubborn bastions of white masculinity, pursuing the "right" network can be fraught, especially for women and other diverse candidates.

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How to Revive a Tired Network

Harvard Business Review

Without a good network, you will also limit your own imagination about your own career prospects. Your network’s strategic advantage and, therefore, the extent to which it helps you step up to leadership, depends on three qualities: Breadth: Strong relationships with a diverse range of contacts.

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Case Study: Is a Promotion Worth Hiding Who You Are?

Harvard Business Review

” Hanguk was a large, fast-growing company with diversified interests spanning electronics, biotechnology, shipping, construction, and chemicals. He’d always pushed Mark to advance in his career, and this was an internal promotion, on a three-year contract, so they’d still be working for the same company.