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BMS, NJ, Commercial, more than I can count

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Merck: 6000 over the next 2.5 years.

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Big pharma have annual layoffs, even when times are good.
Small pharma / startups have layoffs when the trial results don't reach endpoint.. or experience a failure.
For everything else, there's the Fierce Biotech layoff tracker, so no need to duplicate effort here.

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Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

S&P Global Hey everyone, Heard this rumour that huge layoffs are going to happen in S&P global india....can anyone give heads up about this ?

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Can I join in Nokia R&D unit for java, spring boot backend developer role considering current situation of layoffs in product based companies ?

Exp - 4 years
Tech stack - Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

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Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

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Does anyone got fired, laid off from any company.

How did you manage things after that and by how much time you got the new job?

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With so much uncertainty in the economy and waves of layoffs that have hit tech especially hard... do we think there's really such a thing as a recession-proof job anymore if you're not an "essential worker"?

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Follow up post to my last post…My husband was laid off from the company where I also work. I am feeling really isolated / depressed about working and moving forward. I’m also getting to a stage where I’m really sad that people haven’t reached out to either my husband or myself to send well wishes or provide support. It’s like they don’t know what to say or I make them feel awkward so they don’t bother…I’m trying to focus on a few that have been supportive but it’s hard…Any words of advice? 😞

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Is there a risk of accepting a role with Upstart currently? I seen a 7% layoff recently for hourly employees but I would be salaried. I am well aware it’s a risk in tech overall right now but curious on thoughts thanks!

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Resume question I've had three positions over my career one of which lasted 3 months and that I got fired from, the job search took an additional 2 months. Is it worth it to leave the 3 month stint off my resume? It might be easier to explain getting fired then a 5-month gap I was thinking

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So I've had 2 hiring managers and several recruiters from Amazon reach out to me about applying for some open positions with the company (android). I completed the coding assessment and now they want me to go through a round of 5 hour interviews next week. Is there a good chance I'll be hired if engineering managers are reaching out to me? I'm really not sure how badly I want to work for them and I don't want to be laid off months after being hired on. Anyone know what Amazon hiring is like?

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Layoff going on in Synechron ?

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A buddy of mine is doing free headshots for folks who’ve been laid off in advertising. Everything helps when looking for a new gig.

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I was laid off this month from a US-based company where I've been a reporter for the past 3 years or so... I live in Europe. I wonder if I'm likely to have luck with other remote-friendly US companies. Or are we already past that?

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Has anyone heard about layoffs in PwC? And is it in PwC india or PWC Ac?

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Hey everyone, I was recently laid off from Meta. I am a senior technical recruiter, who also served 20 years in the military. I am looking for new positions working in San Diego or remotely. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much.

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I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

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Does anyone have any insights about the layoff rumors at Morgan Stanley?

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What is the notice period in Cognizant. I joined on JAN 2021 they didn't mentioned on the order letter as well Cognizant

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Hi fishes, can you please tell me what is in hand salary Cognizant

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Cognizant calls me twice in a week whether I am holding any other offer or not.

Does that mean they will match if I am holding another offer?

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What laptop brand does your firm provide?

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Would you accept a job offer where pair programming is mandated 100% of the time? I have no real experience pair programming so would like some perspective.

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Got a call from a recruiter at OCS, what's the travel like these days? Any push to get back on the road for the technology teams?

Anyone has Airbnb rentals? Good venture or not worth the headache?

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6 PM- This bowl will be lit 🔥

More lit than ever!!

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If someone joins a company at a high level within the firm but at a relatively much lower salary than peers at that level....... Does that reflect poorly on the individual?

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Hey fishes, how is the project allotment done in coforge..
It's been a month since I have joined still no tasks allocated not even induction is it a common in coforge?

TFW you win a pitch but your heart drops because you realize you actually have to work on that shit now

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And in wtf news, Innocean is acquiring David & Goliath

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Yesterday only during their press meet they told that they have honored all the offer letters last quarter...and today itself you can see so many delaying and postponing of joining cases in this group only....there must be something very wrong or messed up.

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I reached out to a former boss earlier this week to connect about potentially returning to their company. We were on good terms and have spoken a few times since I left, but they didn’t email me back this time. Should I assume no reply = no or follow up again?

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This is dumb, but. How can I pull and average the numbers in column b associated with the 4 values in column a? So, (sum of all As/total number of As) without filtering?

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Happy Monday everyone! What are you guys/ladies rocking today? I’ll start

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Hi my firm recently laid me off with many because they had to close our project as they had no funds left.
Yesterday was my last day
I am a Network Service Operations Associate with 1 year of experience in customer service
Would like to get into a Project Management roles.
Any leads would be very useful.
Thanks!

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Looking to transfer to Upstate NY due to family in the area and was wondering if anyone had some insight? How are the office dynamics, as well as work life balance??

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I have 5.5YOE, Got an offer for 25LPA CTC + RSU 10L vested over 5 years.

Domain is semiconductor software validation, can i do better ?

Not sure what salary to ask or expect since a lot of people get paid less than me and some get paid upto double for almost the same work.

Any tips for negotiating CTC and RSU ?

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What career advice would you give to a 25 year old? Recently got diagnosed with a lifelong disability and it’s really made me contemplate what’s most important to me in terms of my job and how I’m ever going to “make it” in my career with a debilitating condition… or whether I even want to, for that matter. I used to be really ambitious and now all I want is to live well and put my health first

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Does anyone ever feel morally or ethically conflicted working in this space? Serious question.

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Why are there so few members here? What bowl has all the big pharma members that is not LS consulting?

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hi guys! i wanted to ask for advice if anyone can help. currently i’m a scientist at a CRO and i’m doing work that is at least a title or two above mine. feels like im overworked and underpaid. i keep getting rejected to positions i feel like i can fill due to my years of experience. i technically only have been working since may 2020. but i have learned so much so quickly, im already doing method development/discovery work. should i settle for a job title below my current in pharma?

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I accepted a $115K base salary, 13% bonus, 10k sign on bonus (scientist supervisor) job and two weeks later, got a $135K base, 17% bonus, and 15K sign on bonus (Senior scientist role) offer from another company. Should I accept the new offer ? How do I tell the previous company about this? Also, I’ve already negotiated with the first company and the $115K base is the negotiated salary. I really do not prefer one company over the other. They’re both great! I’m very confused here. TIA🙏

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Hello Fish Friends! Does a PhD count as project management experience?

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Does anyone have a referral for Rancho Biosciences?

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Hi any advice for someone who has 1 1/2 year experience in industry and wanting to switch from market access to medical affairs. I'm open to any job opportunities in small or midsize pharma or guidance I have a vaccines and neuroscience background

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Negotiation in new offer: I’m moving from fully remote to fully in office (with chance of hybrid later) offer for associate director in quality in pharma for 170k base, 18% bonus and 75k equity. I’ve asked for a sign on bonus as I’m not eligible for annual next year and will be missing my current jobs bonus. I should hear tomorrow (asking for 28k). Thoughts about the offer? Should I ask for more equity or is that standard? They’re public (currently ~$20)should I get the hybrid option in writing?

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Hi all,
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Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

I'm looking to get in to pharma sales and have a sales background but in medical device. Has anyone made this switch? Would you be willing to offer any advice?

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Got an interview coming up for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Position: Marketing Intern.
Any suggestions on how should I prepare myself?

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Hey fishies! Been a GVP consultant for 3.5 years now, hard work, tough “in trouble” clients, and just haven’t had the chance to work with a team long term! Been in the industry a while, current Head of DSPV and looking to jump back into FT work. Non-MD so it’s hard to find companies that will hire me even though I teach in grad school and headed for my PhD. Any thoughts? Openings?

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Has Pfizer done away with Assoc. Director roles in favor of Sr. Manager roles?

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