Medical Director, Medical Manager and Business Unit Manager. They are some of the most sought-after managerial figures in the pharmaceutical sector in Italy in 2010, according to the processing of labor data by the Hays group, a global leader in recruitment specializing in middle and senior management. And if, on the one hand, the selection process has become increasingly ruthless, on the other, there are encouraging signs from the Pharma market: according to Hays data, in fact, in 2010, there was a considerable increase (+40% compared to 2009) in hiring in large companies. The identikit of the perfect candidate? Highly qualified profile, many years of experience and a strong orientation towards new business. And of course, a real 'must have', the knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably English, in order to be able to follow projects of a broad international scope. "After a period of contraction due to the economic crisis - says Simonetta Saprio, Hays Italia manager - companies are finally starting to hire again. The screening of candidates has become even tougher and more selective, especially for the managerial figures of the Pharma division. searches are being commissioned for professionals with an increasingly rich and specialized background of experience. And the globalization of some markets has made the knowledge of at least one foreign language and constant travel abroad indispensable. The new managers are 'hybrid' figures - concludes l 'expert – who know how to alternate academic scientific knowledge with a strong managerial ability".
Pharmakronos January 13, 2011
