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Brexit threat to UK Genomics industry

22/03/18

The UK’s position as a world leader within the global Genomics industry could be under threat thanks to Brexit uncertainties about the future working status of EU nationals in this country. Research by Front Line Genomics and Paramount Recruitment shows that 26% of the current UK Genomics workforce are nationals of other EU countries, and this percentage has dropped by 3% since the Brexit vote

26.8% Gender pay gap in UK Genomics

20/03/18

The average salary for a male worker in the UK Genomics sector is 26.8% higher than the average female salary. This gender pay gap is higher than that in the USA where males earn 19% more than females and in the average of all other countries in the survey where the gap is 12.7%

Sales & Marketing is highest paid role within Genomics

15/03/18

Sales, Marketing and PR is the highest paid sector within the UK Genomics industry according the Genomics Industry Workforce survey report published this week by Front Line Genomics and Paramount Recruitment

US genomics salaries are double those in the UK

12/03/18

Genomics salaries for professionals working in the USA are twice as much as colleagues working in the UK. This was one of the most striking findings from the Genomics Industry Workforce survey report published this week by Front Line Genomics and Paramount Recruitment

GENE-IUS! THERAPIES THAT ARE BREAKING THE MOULD, HERE AND NOW

19/02/18

Since it was first conceptualised in the early 1970s, gene therapy has been very much considered to be an experimental technique. But recent clinical successes are proving that this cellular level approach could revolutionise the way we treat (and indeed pre-treat) diseases and disorders caused by genetic abnormalities. Here, we take a look at some of the latest breakthroughs and how gene therapy is breaking the mould in the here and now:

LONDON FESTIVAL OF GENOMICS 2018 – HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?

12/02/18

Directors Eugene and Dan, and a seven-strong team from Paramount Recruitment were among the hundreds of delegates who attended this year’s Festival of Genomics in London on 30-31 January 2018. Don’t worry if you didn’t manage to get along, here the Paramount team shares their highlights of the 2-day event at the Excel:

FIVE REASONS TO GO ALONG TO THE GENOMICS EVENT OF THE YEAR!

22/01/18

Paramount Recruitment will be at this year’s Festival of Genomics 2018 in London from 30-31 January to share the company’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities to attracting talent within the wider industry, as well as getting to know more of the movers and shakers in the sector. Thinking of going along too? Here’s our top 5 reasons to attend:

Healthcare Communications, are you GDPR ready?

16/01/18

You may or may not have heard of GDPR, a new legislation intended to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals. We’ve put together a brief summary of how this will affect the healthcare communications industry and what you need to do to prepare.

6 Great Books to read this Christmas

22/12/17

The Christmas break is fast approaching, so whether it’s a last minute Christmas present for the Life Sciences professional in your life or you’re just looking for an alternative to the Christmas TV then you’ve come to the right place. Paramount have compiled a list of some of our favourite must-reads to keep your brain ticking over the festive period:

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