lead innovation, cultivate a skilled workforce
The life sciences and pharma sector is at a turning point, brimming with both challenges and opportunities. Game-changing AI advancements and the booming specialty medicine market continue to take shape, while global pricing controls, geopolitical tensions, talent shortages and restructuring add pressure. Nevertheless, innovation remains a driving force, with R&D investments powering breakthroughs in specialty medicines — an essential revenue engine. However, rising costs and stagnant employment growth underscore the urgent need for workforce agility and strategic focus in this dynamic industry.
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attract the right talent in a hyper-competitive market.
Life sciences and pharma companies are innovating rapidly, but talent pipelines are lagging behind. With increasing demand for digital, data and specialized scientific skills, attracting top candidates goes beyond job ads. The people you need are often passive and selective. Using market insights, targeted sourcing and talent marketing strategies helps build skilled talent pools to compete for high-impact hires, faster.
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gain visibility and agility in contingent workforce strategy.
As demand shifts and specialized, project-based work increases, life sciences companies rely more on contingent talent. But, fragmented systems and low visibility make it hard to scale, control costs and ensure quality. Centralized oversight, data-driven decisions and supply chain optimization provide greater control, quality, agility and confidence in your extended workforce.
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develop and retain skilled people who can adapt to change.
Life sciences talent with niche skills are increasingly targeted by your competitors. Seeking growth, those who lack the support they need to thrive will look for opportunities elsewhere. Find out how to unlock potential in your people, discover untapped skills and keep your people engaged. Empower talent at all levels, invest in leadership potential, accelerate career mobility, and foster a culture of growth and retention.
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manage workforce change with integrity.
M&A activity, digital transformation and workforce restructuring continue to reshape the sector. HR leaders must navigate these transitions with compassion, ensuring both the business and its people are supported. Deliver personalized support and redeployment strategies — helping individuals land on their feet while preserving brand reputation, team morale and productivity.
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build a workforce strategy that is agile.
While innovation moves fast, talent strategies can fall behind. Whether you’re scaling for trials, navigating regulatory change or embracing digital models, reactive planning can slow progress and impact. Our advisory services offer an outside-in view to help you rethink how work gets done. From improving talent acquisition and internal mobility to aligning workforce plans with business goals, we help you stay agile, competitive and ready for what’s next.
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our life sciences & pharma experts

Ruby van den Hoff
managing director, global accounts

Veronica Frisch
Canada country leader

Farid Jahanian
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country director, Australia, New Zealand and Japan

Rachel Qiao
senior vice president, country director, China
are you ready to develop a skilled, scalable, agile workforce?