Breakthroughs, Partnerships, and Bold Predictions: Key Takeaways from JPM 2025

    The 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPM 2025) wrapped up last week in San Francisco, once again solidifying its reputation as the premier event for life sciences, biopharma, and healthcare innovators. With a packed agenda of presentations, panel discussions, and deal-making, this year’s conference was defined by groundbreaking announcements, strategic partnerships, and […]

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent: A Leader’s Imperative for Lasting Impact

    In 1990, Wendy Kopp founded Teach for America with a bold vision to address educational inequities. Yet, 18 years after its inception, when asked about her greatest challenge, her response wasn’t about funding or policies—it was about finding and retaining the right talent. This sentiment resonates across industries and leadership levels: talent is […]

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: The Short- and Long -Term Effects of Underpaying Talent in Clinical Research

  Introduction: The Post-Pandemic Financial Squeeze   The financial constraints of 2023 and 2024, brought about by economic uncertainty and rising operational costs, have forced many clinical research organizations (CROs), sponsors, and biotechnology firms to do more with less. One common cost-cutting measure has been offering compensation below market averages for employees and contractors. While […]