Consultancy in the Life Sciences industry

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About me

Pauwels Consulting:Belgian consulting firm with clients in Belgium, France and the Netherlands

My clients : Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies active in various domains: Immunology, neurology, feminine healthcare, consumer healthcare products

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About me

My job :- Link between the clients and the recruiters

- Commercial aspects

- SPOC for the consultants and the clients

- Client interviews

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• What is consultancy?

• What are the career opportunities and possibilities?

• How can I switch from the academic world to the industry?

• What type of jobs or projects can I do as a consultant?

• How do I choose a consultancy agency?

• How does the selection process work?

• How can I improve my chances to be hired by a pharma company?

About you

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What is consulting?

Temporary missions • Several missions for different companies or the same company

• Missions of 6 months, 1 year, or more

• Need for extra staffing or specific project

2 types of contracts• As employee of a consulting firm

- Permanent contract

- Intermission (bench)

• As a freelance consultant

- Temporary contract

- No bench

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What is consulting?

How does the selection process work?• Interview with the consulting firm

• Interview with the client

• Contract with the consulting firm

Not all consulting firms work the same way• Hiring on profile

• Specialized consultancies

• Consultants participation

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What is consulting?

What's in it for you?• Various missions: expertise

• Training possibilities

• Salary package with benefits

• Network opportunities

The duties of a consultant• Flexibility

• Commercial attitude

• Professional attitude

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What about consulting in your industry?

Types of jobs as a consultant

Quality Assurance

Medical Affairs

Regulatory Affairs

EngineeringQuality Control

Validation

Sales & Marketing

IT

R&D Production Packaging Supply Chain

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What about consulting in your industry?

Some examples :

• Pharmacovigilance consultant • Lab technicians • Project Managers• Clinical Supply Chain• MSL or Medical Affairs• Clinical trial assistants or Clinical Research associates• Analytical Method validation scientists• Quality Assurance Consultant

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Tips for working in the Life Sciences industry

• Experience is key do some extra training

• Work on your CV

• Use job boards and social media

• Train for the interview

• Be smart, not greedy

• Select a good partner

• Play by the rules

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To sum up

• Consulting is great if you are looking for a job with lots of variation and opportunities for continuous education.

• As a consultant you have a lot of freedom to determine your career goals

• Be careful with the consulting firms you work with. Not all firms will suit you equally well.

• Be smart about your career planning. Set long-term goals and take small but conscious steps to achieve these goals.

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Talk to you soon !?

Ilse Annelot

Adrien Tugba

Saskia

Mathieu

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More information?

Caroline TalanAccount Manager

+32 488 87 39 09caroline.talan@pauwelsconsulting.com

www.pauwelsconsulting.com