Building a strong talent pipeline is essential for organizations to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage in the fast-paced and competitive life sciences industry. A proactive recruitment strategy that focuses on identifying, engaging, and nurturing potential candidates gives companies a significant advantage in a competitive environment. Planet Pharma partners with life sciences clients of all sizes to build a talent pipeline and through the development of a proactive recruitment strategy to support the needs of clients in a dynamic and complex environment. Identify Future Talent Needs ..read more

The life sciences industry is rapidly evolving, and so are the recruitment and staffing practices within it. Staying up to date with the latest trends is crucial for organizations to attract and retain top talent in this competitive landscape. As recruitment and staffing needs evolve, Planet Pharma is uniquely positioned to support clients with identifying, recruiting, and placing candidates that meet their needs in a dynamic environment. Embracing Virtual and Remote Hiring The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual and remote hiring practices. Video interviews, virtual onbo ..read more

Inclusion on the list marks the second consecutive year Planet Pharma has been recognized as one of the Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firms Chicago, IL (July 19, 2023) – Planet Pharma, a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for Life Sciences, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firms in the US for its achievement as a top provider of life sciences staffing. This is the second consecutive year Planet Pharma has been included on this list. To qualify as a Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firm, agencie ..read more

JOB SEEKERS WHO WORK WITH WINNING AGENCIES ARE [1.8 TIMES OR 80%] MORE LIKELY TO BE COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE SERVICES PROVIDED.   Westlake, OH (February 7, 2023) — Planet Pharma, a leading staffing agency servicing the nursing and healthcare sectors, announced today that they have won a Best of Staffing Talent Award for superior service. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their candidates. Planet Pharma received a Net Promoter Score of 61.7%, significantly higher than the ..read more

Inclusion on the list marks the first time The Planet Group has been recognized as one of the Largest Direct Hire Staffing Firms Globally Chicago, IL (September 19, 2022) — The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for the Technology, Diversified Energy, Healthcare, Professional Services and Life Sciences sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest Global Direct Hire Staffing Firms. To qualify as a Largest Direct Hire Staffing Firm, agencies had to ha ..read more

Inclusion on the list marks the third consecutive year The Planet Group has been recognized as one of the Largest US Staffing Firms Chicago, IL (August 2, 2022) — The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners and a leading provider of outsourced human capital, advisory and consulting services for the Technology, Diversified Energy, Healthcare, Professional Services and Life Sciences sectors, was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest US Staffing Firms. To qualify as a Largest US Staffing Firm, agencies had to have generated at least $100 million ..read more

We’re highlighting some of the amazing people who make up our Planet. Today, let’s get to know Lucy Bycroft with our Planet Pharma EU team.     Name: Lucy Bycroft Job Title: Account Coordinator, Planet Pharma (EU)       What was your experience prior to joining Planet? Before joining Planet Pharma, I was working as a PA within the Financial Industry.   Why did you choose to join Planet? Working in the staffing industry had never crossed my mind, however, I was made aware of Planet through a family friend that worked there. I was immediately sold by the pure hones ..read more

We’re highlighting some of the amazing people who make up our Planet. Today, let’s get to know Alastair Aitken with our Planet Pharma EU team.   Name: Alastair Aitken Job Title: Senior Recruiter, Planet Pharma (EU)       What was your experience prior to joining Planet Pharma? 3 years as a Commis Chef and 2.5 years in Recruitment within Healthcare and Construction.   Why did you choose to join Planet Pharma? I was approached to join Planet Pharma and was intrigued by their business model and their way of working, it seemed like a very positive and productive atmospher ..read more

If you’ve spent the last five or six years building a biotech career at one company, you may be ready to move on to another organization and role that more closely aligns with your goals. However, every move has its own complications, so it’s important to consider what leaving your current employer will look like, and how it will affect your career and professional relationships. The biotech space is currently very much a candidates’ market, and the industry’s fluidity has created an environment where managers are accustomed to employees working out their notices. But the dearth of experienced ..read more

Whether it was to support loved ones, provide childcare, recover from health issues or as part of a furlough or layoff, the past few years have caused a vast number of people to temporarily leave their careers. For job seekers who fear a resume gap will make their search trickier, here are some tips for overcoming. Tell the truth Hiring managers, recruiters and organizations know how difficult the pandemic has been on everyone and will not hold a temporary work stoppage against you. Be honest on your resume and fill the gap with what caused your absence. Go into as much detail as makes you com ..read more