Risk

Managing risk is critical in the life sciences. The safety of the wider world depends on the quality and efficiency of the drugs and devices produced by the industry, and ultimately, risk management has a key role to play at every stage of the process. Risk management jobs can be difficult to fill in a candidate-short market, especially when you’re trying to build out an entire function from the ground up.

Whether it’s avoidance, prevention, process planning, or any number of responsibilities in the risk management space, a dependable risk professional can add incredible long-term value to your organisation. Risk has the tendency to confound in droves, and in an industry like the life sciences (comprised of countless moving parts) there is plenty of room for this to happen in abundance.

Companies often need to confront extreme initial costs in the life sciences, so in order to maximise budgets and reduce lead times, learning to manage risk effectively is always a must. Alongside the life-saving aspect of risk management, a high-quality function can provide a substantial boost to your company’s bottom line.

Not only does it help you to develop a better brand image, but it also enables you to optimise your processes in a way that benefits every cornerstone of the business. Where exactly do you find the top risk management talent? You don’t, we’ll do it for you. BioTalent are a life sciences recruitment agency with a difference – our expansive global talent network, combined with our unwavering passion for people and our deep understanding of the life sciences industry, enables us to cherry pick the perfect person for the role.

We always ensure that our candidates are placed into environments that support and nurture them. It’s not just about pinpointing a candidate who ‘looks good on paper,’ it’s about finding a candidate who fits into your positive culture, who engages with your team, and who shares your company values, visions, and objectives. Risk management professionals can improve your products, processes, and ability to remain compliant with policy and regulation. This saves you money, makes you money, and ultimately (and most importantly) improves the health of the end-user, thus strengthen the wellbeing of humanity as a whole.

Suffice to say, it’s an important job, and one that can have an immediate impact on the wider world for a vast array of reasons. If you feel like joining our talent network, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today, we’d love to get to know you better and support you throughout your professional career.

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If you have a background in risk management and an interest in the life sciences, you could be the perfect person for the job – depending on the nature of the role, you don’t necessarily need a specialised science qualification to work in this particular area. Problem solving skills, analytical skills, communication proficiency, tech skills and critical thinking are all key traits in the ideal risk management professional’s skillset – you may already have them.​

​​Life Sciences in London

London is overflowing with opportunity for those wishing to flourish in the wonderful world of the life sciences. Aside from being the best city in the world, (probably) London boasts some of the top bioscience courses found anywhere, such as the Pharmacology programme at UCL, or the Medicine course at Imperial College. The life sciences are closely intertwined with London’s long history of meaningful advancement and discovery, and the vast array of exciting life science jobs reflect this.

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Suffice to say, you can find plenty of opportunities through the life sciences in London. The market is thriving, and London is uniquely positioned to lead the charge. We have seen a megalithic surge in the industry’s popularity and visibility in the post-COVID climate, and a rise in popularity means more funding and even more opportunity for development. The life sciences consistently stand at the forefront of discovery, of healthcare, societal wellbeing, and the future of a global humanity, making for a truly exciting field of work.

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In fields as impactful as life sciences, (of which there are not many) consistent development is critical. For businesses to remain relevant, sustainable, desirable, and effective in what is undoubtably a fast-moving industry, placing an emphasis on facing the future should be part of the day plan. Some of the biggest names in the life sciences field operate out of London and the surrounding areas, (AstraZeneca, Quell Therapeutics, Touchlight, Pulmocide) and there are plenty of visionary startups bursting into life too, marking a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to make an impact as they grow alongside a high-potential enterprise.

If you’re interested in exploring some exciting life sciences jobs in London, or you’re attempting to build a talented team of your own, then BioTalent are here to help you out. We are a Life science recruitment agency with a difference, and that difference is our vast network of top-tier talent, our knowledge-based, DEIB-led methodology, our passion for people and our genuine adoration for the industry.

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We can help you match the ideal candidate to your opportunity (someone that fits in with your company culture too) no matter what kind of project you’ve got going on. Whether it’s an interim short-term project working on medical devices, or a permanent position for a CFO, we have the means, tools, and drive to find you the right hiring the first time. We may be a London staffing agency, but we have a positively global outlook. Our talent network spans the planet. We have locations in Los Angeles, Zug, Boston, Berlin, Dublin, and Manchester, enabling our consultants to cover a huge amount of ground.

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Our granular understanding of the current market (and the talent within in) enables us to pinpoint the perfect person for the role on offer. Whether you want to join our talent network and jump headfirst into your new calling, or you need to build an entire team from the ground up, BioTalent would love to be a part of your journey.

From London biotech jobs to medtech and pharmacovigilance, there is a whole world of opportunity waiting in the life sciences.