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How is Market Volatility Impacting Biotech?

How is Market Volatility Impacting Biotech?

​After record-breaking investment figures in 2020 and 2021, biotech is starting to experience the impact of market volatility.European biotech startups raised €4.1 billion of investment in 2020 alone, and in 2021, the...

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Why is Recruitment a Great Career for Graduates?

Why is Recruitment a Great Career for Graduates?

Once you’ve graduated it can be difficult to know where to start your career.You may already have some knowledge or interest in recruitment, or perhaps your degree was related to the field of life sciences – regardles...

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The Emergence of Data in Life Sciences Processes

The Emergence of Data in Life Sciences Processes

​As an industry that is constantly innovating and adapting, there is often the perception that life sciences developments have the potential to shape the industry for the future.This is particularly relevant when disc...

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What Does Digital Transformation Mean for the Future of Life Sciences?

What Does Digital Transformation Mean for the Future of Life Sciences?

From the pandemic to the acceleration of digital health, there are a number of factors that have considerably impacted the digital transformation of the life sciences industry.For many life sciences businesses, this p...

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The Recruitment Evolution – Daisy Tazelaar – Co-Founder and COO

The Recruitment Evolution – Daisy Tazelaar – Co-Founder and COO

​Though Panda International’s journey began over 10 years ago, Co-Founder and COO Daisy Tazelaar is no stranger to the recruitment industry.Having worked in recruitment for 16 years, Daisy has seen first-hand the chan...

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A Life of ‘Why’ – Jay Freeman | Co-Founder and CEO

A Life of ‘Why’ – Jay Freeman | Co-Founder and CEO

​Have you ever wondered what inspiration was behind starting a life sciences recruitment agency? Panda International’s journey began nearly ten years ago, founded with the intention of being a forward-thinking and inn...

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Major Medtech and Medical Devices Trends in 2022

Major Medtech and Medical Devices Trends in 2022

​Medtech and medical devices are critical components of healthcare infrastructure, which was highlighted clearly during the pandemic.Though 2021 saw many challenges – namely the manufacturing and supply chain capabili...

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How is a Candidate-Driven Market Impacting MSPs?

How is a Candidate-Driven Market Impacting MSPs?

​The Great Resignation combined with a high demand for skilled candidates (and a lack of matching supply) has meant that now, more than ever, candidates are driving the job market.In the life sciences sector skills sh...

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Why is Switzerland a Life Sciences Hotspot?

Why is Switzerland a Life Sciences Hotspot?

​Ranked as the world’s most innovative country for the tenth year in a row by the United Nations Global Innovation Index, Switzerland has been a leader in life sciences for some time.Some of the largest pharmaceutical...

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What is the Life Sciences Investment Outlook in 2022?

What is the Life Sciences Investment Outlook in 2022?

​Life sciences has continually hit record-high investments in the last couple of years, with the sector set to continue at a steady pace throughout 2022.Though issues continue to impact the industry – labour shortages...

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How is Germany’s Life Science Market Growing?

How is Germany’s Life Science Market Growing?

​Ranked the number one healthcare market in Europe by market volume, patients, manufacturers and providers, Germany’s reputation for life sciences has always been favourable.With sales of €49.5bn in 2020, the German p...

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How is Technology Advancing the Pharmaceutical Sector?

How is Technology Advancing the Pharmaceutical Sector?

The pandemic offered the pharmaceutical sector the opportunity to implement more technology than ever before, accelerating the digitalisation of the sector and shaping the future of how pharma will operate.AI and big ...

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Working at Panda: Christian Steenkamp | Team Leader, Permanent Division

Working at Panda: Christian Steenkamp | Team Leader, Permanent Division

Are you curious about what a job in life sciences recruitment is like?In our last blog, we spoke with Team Leader of the Delivery Division, Merel van Os, about her experiences working at Panda International.This week’...

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Working at Panda: Merel Van Os | Team Leader, Delivery Division

Working at Panda: Merel Van Os | Team Leader, Delivery Division

Have you ever wondered what working in life sciences recruitment is like?​Whether you’re an experienced recruitment consultant or entirely new to recruitment and looking for a new challenge, working in life sciences r...

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Which Life Sciences Sectors Are Booming in 2022?

Which Life Sciences Sectors Are Booming in 2022?

The life sciences market is dynamic and fast-paced, even with the continued disruption of the ongoing pandemic.For those interested in finding their career in life sciences, it can be overwhelming trying to know where...

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What Lessons Can Life Sciences Learn From the Pandemic?

What Lessons Can Life Sciences Learn From the Pandemic?

Unlike many other industries, life sciences were relatively prepared for an event like the pandemic.26% of life sciences companies had risk registers containing pandemic/a major health crisis as a top 10 risk prior to...

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The 2022 Life Sciences Diversity Outlook

The 2022 Life Sciences Diversity Outlook

In the Life Sciences 2030 Skills Strategy report, a key recommendation for achieving future growth was to attract and retain a diverse workforce.Diversity and inclusion efforts have been increasing across industries, ...

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Early-Stage Life Sciences Business Survival Guide

Early-Stage Life Sciences Business Survival Guide

Whether you’re an up-and-coming life sciences entrepreneur, or spearheading an early-stage life sciences business, there’s never been a more exciting time to be in the industry.Record-high investments, new technologie...

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Life Sciences 2021 Round-Up: What to Expect in 2022

Life Sciences 2021 Round-Up: What to Expect in 2022

​It’s been a record-breaking year for life sciences, with the effects of the pandemic still informing the shifts of the industry at large.From changes around supply chains to technological innovation to recruitment ch...

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A Hiring Manager’s 3 Step Guide to Attracting Top Life Sciences Candidates

A Hiring Manager’s 3 Step Guide to Attracting Top Life Sciences Candidates

The life sciences sector is dynamic, innovative, and rapidly growing – particularly due to the changes brought by the pandemic which saw rapid digitization and newer ways of working.This year has set the high watermar...

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