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Quita Highsmith on changing the face of HR in the pharmaceutical industry

HR Digest

We also work with hiring managers to eliminate unconscious bias and ensure that hiring decisions are based on competencies, not just the experiences listed on a resume. In fact, all prospective hiring managers at Genentech are now required to take Unconscious Bias training, and be certified for Inclusive Hiring before adding to their team.

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What It Takes to Be a Leader

Great Leadership By Dan

What we should be doing is committing to taking action ourselves and holding ourselves accountable for the goals we set out to do. Here is a simple formula you can follow: · Write down your goal (you are committed to it). · When you read your plan to reach your goals, you are reminded of what to do (force of will).

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What to Do When Your Boss Is the Conflict

Lead from Within

I often get calls from HR managers about difficult leaders who need help, but one stands out in my memory. It was from the HR director of a pharmaceutical company, who said, “We have an executive who’s arrogant, angry and forceful all the time and he’s constantly causing conflict—he’s a menace to the organization.”.

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Businesses Are Unintentionally Limiting Their Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

If this aligns with the organization’s goals, it’s not necessarily a bad thing to crowdsource ideas that match its preferences. Similarly, in fields like pharmaceuticals, where finding the best solution is crucial, a focused search may be less efficient.

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Life Sciences Executive Search Firms: Bridging Biotech and Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Finding and attracting top talent is crucial to driving innovation, achieving strategic goals, and staying competitive in the ever-evolving biotech landscape. It starts with aligning talent acquisition and development strategies with the company’s long-term goals and objectives.,

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Learn Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

His name is Sam Arthur, and he is the groundskeeper at Tucson, Arizona’s La Mariposa Resort & Spa – the location of an offsite meeting for two high-powered teams from competing pharmaceutical companies. Consider for a moment that Thompson could have given Sam any job at the hotel – general manager, bellman, concierge, etc. (Or,

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Is Consumer Non-Durables a Good Career Path?

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Pharmaceuticals: Medicines and healthcare products are also considered consumer non-durables. Marketing Managers: Marketing managers are responsible for creating and executing marketing strategies to boost product sales. Brand Managers: Brand managers are tasked with building and maintaining a strong brand image.

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