george james Ltd: executive recruitment capability targeted at SMEs

In this first episode of the Africa biotech conversations podcast for 2023, I spoke with Jayne McLaughlin, a director at george james Ltd, a company founded in 1999 to provide successful recruitment and training services to the technology and science sector.  Jayne and I talked about: Jayne's journey from research through commercial to recruiting supporting the growth of the Life sciences industry across Europe Huge diversity of jobs available to people with a scientific background Taking responsibility for your career and broadening your skillset How biotech startups can benefit from the 3 branches of business of george james Ltd: recruitment, training and corporate development Free access for startups to two databases, of +1500 consultants and non-executive directors from across the globe, built over the last five years. The importance of having quality, diverse, and experienced people as part of the C-level leadership, board of directors and advisors of biotech startups to de-risk and get investment How to manage skills gaps by scientific founders of biotech startups The role of networking in either shaping your career or making a business successful. Practical networking tips Do rate our podcast and share this episode with someone in your network. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-leussa/