As AI adoption accelerates across biotech and MedTech, demand for data talent is soaring — but so are expectations. Life sciences companies are competing not just on salary, but on meaning, growth, and flexibility. This guide explores how to attract and retain high-impact data professionals in a hiring landscape still dominated by Big Tech. Whether you’re building a data team, expanding your digital function, or simply want to understand what today’s candidates are looking for — this is your inside track.
Hiring differently in 2025
Life sciences organisations have a powerful story to tell, but many are still struggling to connect with the talent that could define their next phase of innovation.
Data professionals today are choosing roles based on mission, culture, and growth potential, not just compensation. That shift has created a new opportunity: to position life sciences as the sector where data work has a real-world impact.
This guide breaks down what matters most to these professionals in 2025 - and how hiring managers can meet them where it counts, from early outreach through to long-term retention.
What you’ll find inside
- A breakdown of data hiring trends across life sciences, including why tech candidates are turning to biotech and MedTech
- Insight into candidate motivations — from work-life balance and career growth to flexibility and mission alignment
- Practical steps to help you stand out: employer branding, EVP positioning, and retention tactics that work
- Examples from companies like GSK and J&J that are building cultures where data talent thrives
If you’re looking to build or future-proof your data hiring strategy in 2025, this guide is the best place to start.
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