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Knowing that both CROs and pharmaceutical companies conduct research and trials, what do you think would be an advantage working with a CRO like Parexel, rather than seeking employment with a large pharmaceutical company?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
The interviewer would like to know if you understand the differences between CROs and pharmaceutical companies. They also want to hear your views on working for a CRO like Parexel versus a standard pharmaceutical company like Amgen or Johnson & Johnson. Consider the benefits of working for a CRO and select a couple to highlight in your answers. Keep your response positive and avoid speaking negatively about pharmaceutical companies, as many now often outsource some of their work to CROs.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I feel there is more job stability because CROs work with several clients or sponsors. If one project is dropped unexpectedly or the contract ends, a CRO can easily place an employee on a new project with a different sponsor. CROs are, to a certain extent, better shielded from the effects of economic decline than pharmaceutical companies. If one of their clients is forced to go under, they still have other companies to work with."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"In many pharmaceutical companies, only a few drugs are studied. In a CRO, because you work with many clients and sponsors globally, you have more opportunities to work on various drug and device projects across a more diverse range of therapeutic areas. Not only does this give you more experience and opportunities to expand your skills, but it also allows for more growth opportunities. I have also found that CROs offer more resources from an experience and technology perspective, which is a major benefit."
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