One of the key findings within the REC’s monthly Jobs Outlook is that recruitment agencies have continued to improve the service they provide to employers. The latest data shows that 93 per of clients were satisfied or very satisfied with the performance of agencies, a two per increase on the previous month. Commenting on the […]

This week the women at Flame Health have been gearing themselves up for this Saturday’s Race for Life. The Nottingham Embankment will be full of women determined to run, walk or jog 5km in aid of Cancer Research. Some women take part in celebration of surviving a cancer experience. Others take part in memory of […]

Because of Pharma 2020 programme regulations, designed to support local production, an increasing number of pharmaceutical companies are deciding to open their production facilities in the country. The total amount invested by pharmaceutical manufacturers in Russia could reach at least €1bn, according to estimates included in our latest report entitled “Generic and innovative drugs market […]

It is exciting times for Regulatory Affairs professionals at this moment as this week Flame Pharma have received details regarding a unique Regulatory Affairs Leader opportunity in Mauritius We are already recruiting Regulatory Affairs professionals for a number of leading pharmaceutical and clinical research companies in the UK and Europe, and now Flame Pharma has […]

Today’s UK unemployment figures show another drop in the number of people out of work.  In the quarter until the end of March, the number fell 36,000 to 2.46 million. The number of young people aged between 16 and 24 also dropped 30,000 to 935,000. Commenting on this second consecutive drop in the total, Gillian […]

According to the REC’s May Jobs Outlook, confidence among employers has soared to its highest level in a year reflecting renewed optimism in both short term and long term hiring intentions. The survey has shown a major shift in employers’ attitudes over the past month. This has resulted in a total of 44% saying they […]

In 1993, researchers discovered a gene known as ApoE4, carried by about a quarter of us that triples the risk for getting Alzheimer’s. In 2009, three more risky genes were discovered, and one of them, called clusterin, or CLU, was found to up the risk of getting Alzheimer’s by another 16 percent. But nobody could […]

Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical is in talks to buy privately-held Swiss rival Nycomed, in a deal that could be worth more than 1 trillion yen ($12 billion). The scale of this buyout is incredibly large. Exact details are still not known but fund manager at Chibagin Asset Management, Hiroaki Osakabe, states that Takeda has carried out […]

The Clinical Trials market in Russia is currently one of the vibrant sectors in the Pharmaceutical industry. The country has witnessed huge spending in the drug Research and Development process during the past few years which has subsequently effectively broadened its attractiveness as one of the leading destinations for conducting clinical trials. Russia is offering […]

According to the Report on Jobs published today by the REC and the KPMG, permanent staff appointments rose at a strong and accelerated rate in April, although growth remained below February’s tenth month high. Recruitment consultants reported a further improvement in the availability of candidates during April. Permanent staff availability rose marginally, while temporary/contract staff […]

With the excitement from last week’s Royal wedding, you can be forgiven for suspecting that this week could have been dull and grey in comparison, however with the sun shining in the UK for a change, spirits were lifted and we have had what can be described as a very interesting and exciting week! With […]

It is exciting times for CRA’s in Russia at this moment as this week Flame Pharma have received details regarding further potential opportunities throughout Russia. We are already recruiting for 2 International CRO’s in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Belarus and Saint Petersburg. With a 3rd company under discussion, and with office based and Home Based positions, we […]

Flame Pharma are currently working on a number of fantastic CRA opportunities worldwide. Ranging from entry level CRA I in the UK to Senior CRA in Moscow. We have Home and Office, permanent and Contract Clinical Research Associate positions within the Healthcare Industry and within world leading CRO’s across the Globe. Current locations include Belgium, […]

Flame Pharma recognise the importance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research  as experienced candidates in this area are very much in demand. Outcomes research has changed the culture of clinical practice and health care research by altering how we assess the end results of health care services. In doing so, it has provided the foundation for […]

The REC has today challenged the findings of a British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) survey on recruitment services. The report focuses on the cost and time implications of recruiting new staff but fails to recognise the role that agencies can play. Tom Hadley, the REC’s Director of Policy and Professional Services said, “We agree that […]