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As governments look ever more critically at the costs of drugs, those working in the pharmaceutical industry must become aware of the effects on their own career prospects.
Adoption of quality standards, increased legislation and the need to prove due diligence are generating a growing market for personnel with skills in quality control, quality assurance and regulatory matters. This assessment comes from a company offering recruitment services in the field.
The United Kingdom, almost alone among European countries, does not have internationalization as an integral part of its education and training policy.
A comparison of trends and costs between two European Union countries, the United Kingdom and France, and the impact that regulation can have on employment opportunities.
Multinationals are investing increasingly in local operations, with indigenous rather than expatriate managements. Scientific jobs are mainly filled by Australian graduates, many with overseas experience.
Many scientists find bench work unrewarding after some years spent in the laboratory and if there are no prospects of promotion— especially in the research environment — they may consider moving to a technical sales career.