May T2B Comm Convo: Navigating the Biopharma Comms Hiring Landscape
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NAVIGATING THE BIOPHARMA COMMS HIRING LANDSCAPE WITH ALMA VILLASEÑOR HEMBREE
Despite an increase in comms jobs coming on the market in Q1, there are still more qualified candidates than there are available roles. As a senior global executive recruiter for some of the most well-known companies in our industry, Alma Villaseñor Hembree will give us a look under the hood of the competitive biopharma comms/PR landscape. This session is designed for communicators across all career stages, from those exploring new opportunities to veterans guiding the next generation of talent. With Alma, we’ll delve into the nuances of hiring practices, cultural fit, executive presence, unconscious biases and more.
WHY ATTEND?
Learn how to read between the lines of job listings and titles, identifying cues that can influence career paths or inform job descriptions.
Gain a clearer understanding of the qualities that make candidates stand out, including the unspoken subtleties of executive presence and cultural fit.
Discuss strategies to recognize and counteract biases in the hiring process, enhancing fairness and inclusivity across our profession.
Explore how networking and ongoing professional development can advance your career or position yourself as a sector leader.
Reflect on changes and upcoming trends in biopharma comms hiring, preparing for the evolving demands and opportunities in the industry.
MEET OUR SPEAKER
Alma Villaseñor Hembree is a senior global talent solutions consultant within pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, with a background in Commercial & Market Access Analytics. She's passionate about healthcare and in finding the best people to impact organizations and drive patients' access to the medicines they need.
Alma's main areas of expertise span executive-level search in the Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs (Scientific Communications, Publications, MSL's)) and Corporate Support functions (Finance, Corporate Affairs, Business Development, Legal, HR, Analytics, IT, etc.), and R&D (Clinical Development & Operations, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance). Her remit spans the US, Europe, India, China, and Japan.