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Science & Pharma Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Science & Pharma Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market Ireland has a long tradition of attracting manufacturing facilities from major life sciences companies and the life sciences sector in Ireland has continued to grow strongly in the last decade. There are now over 60,000 people employed in the industry, either directly or indirectly. This trend looks set to continue into 2018 with major expansions of many of the big pharma players across the country. The IDA reports the biopharmaceutical industry has made a capital investment of approximately €8 billion in new facilities in Ireland, predominantly in the last 10 years. This represents one of the largest investments in new biotech facilities anywhere in the world. Out of the world’s twenty-five largest independent, public biotech and pharma companies, Ireland is home to twenty-four of them. However recent figures put the number of pharmaceutical companies operating here at approximately seventy-five. While many of the large companies are major sources of employment here, new smaller start-up companies are also seeking out Ireland as a new home which is exciting in terms of R&D. The growth of the biologics and biopharma industry in Ireland reflects current global trends. According to The Irish Times, sales of biologics products look set to grow by 10% in the next eight years. Given anticipated expansion and growth of new sites here in Ireland, it is estimated that there will be almost 8,500 potential job openings arising within the biopharma industry in Ireland over the next five years. These investments promise the life sciences sector in Ireland will continue to thrive, with strong pharmaceutical hubs based in Dublin and Cork, and rapidly developing areas in Sligo, Waterford and Mayo. The future career opportunities for the scientific workforce is looking very strong for 2018 and beyond. Salaries As further investment continues within Ireland the salaries and remuneration packages are going to increase. With the candidate market so strong and increasing demand for even junior positions, this is driving up already inflationary wage rates across the country as companies try to keep staff. Companies are also implementing various initiatives including flexible work hours, remote working and more to improve their employer brand and ensure they stay ahead of the competition. Top Tip for 2019 Make the most of your network and get involved with as many work-related projects possible to improve your skill set. Contract or short-term placements, in the fields you’d like to work in, can be a great way to break into the relevant sector e.g. move from QC to QA. Looking for a science job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Office Support Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Office Support Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market 2018 saw the office support market grow rapidly. As new companies began to prosper, and established organisations continued to expand, so too did the requirements to support those within – whether it was basic admin staff or senior administrative assistants. 2018 also saw an increase in industry specific positions with 40% of companies seeking candidates that come from their respective field. Due to rapid expansion of the market, companies are scrambling for candidates that can hit the ground running with an understanding of technical lingo. Positions predicted to be most in demand for 2019 are team administrative support or team administration coordinator position roles. These roles see candidates supporting a manager/director, but also their entire team with core PA and admin tasks. These roles are also becoming more tech savvy with the growth of new technologies such as diary, flight and hotel booking apps. Candidates experienced with up to date apps will be highly sought after and can demand salaries upwards of €45k. The temporary market saw an uplift of 15% in 2018 a trend which we are predicting will continue in 2019. Short term temp administrators along with longer term temp receptionists are the two areas with the most demand. Salaries In 2019 We have seen salary increases on the junior end of office support roles. While some companies can choose to pay below market rate, they are beginning to realise that they will not attract suitable talent in this candidate-driven market. Throughout 2018, we have seen an increase in the prevalence of counter offers for candidates and at times companies being drawn into bidding wars. As the market continues to tighten up, we unfortunately expect this trend to continue in 2019. In response to this, companies need to bear in mind candidates expectations of the job and ensure they are selling the benefits of their organisation during the interview. Simple things such as introducing a potential candidate to the team to add a personal touch can really make the difference between a candidate accepting a role or going with another competitor. An interesting development to note is the upwards trend of benefit packages, opposed to candidates simply seeking higher salaries. Work life balance appears to be top of the list as candidates have listed flexi-time working options and increased annual leave as their most sought-after benefits. Top Tips for 2019 Putting real thought and time in to your CV layout and content is crucial. Competition for top roles is high so spending time tailoring your CV for each application you are making is time well spent. The best CVs show demonstrated relevant examples of your skill set/experience in clear bullet points. Ensure technical skills are broken down to show your abilities. Also, be careful of using generic words, show your technical skillset off. If you are in between jobs, keep your skills up to date by filling in any unemployment periods with temping or volunteering. Unexplained gaps on your CV can raise a few red flags. Show up! We have noticed a trend of interviews not being rescheduled when cancelled by the candidate. This is not always the case but it’s certainly a tip to bear in mind when you are actively looking for a new role. Looking for an office support job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Multilingual Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Multilingual Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market The competition for multilingual talent is higher than ever. As per previous years German, Dutch and the Nordic languages are the highest in demand. However, in 2018 we have seen companies avoiding competing for candidates based in Ireland by sourcing from mainland Europe and increasingly by setting up local offices to hire for senior local talent in-country. The pace of change in technology has led to a demand for more experienced candidates, where before entry-level roles required candidates merely to be fluent in a language(s). Now companies are requiring candidates to have experience, either practically or academically, in the industry or technology they are dealing with. Salaries In 2019 We expect some companies will increase their salaries in 2019 as the demand for talent is outstripping supply in some areas. However, we have noticed a trend of candidates seeking extra benefits and flexible working hours in place of increased remuneration. Companies, especially those struggling to source talent, seem to be responding to this by broadening their benefits packages. Top Tip for 2019 If you are working within a customer service role or a position where you are looking to progress, try and specifically talk about any targets or deadlines you have had to work to. Most clients are looking to develop candidates into a variety of positions if they have worked within a target based position. Looking for a multilingual job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Marketing Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Marketing Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market The majority of industry sectors experienced growth throughout 2018 boosting the availability of jobs. Niche sectors such as social media have continued to experience meteoric growth as companies seek to exploit the many opportunities that social media presents. However, as companies scramble to catch up with the ever-changing social media landscape, quality, engaging and relevant content has become central to companies’ strategies with influencer marketing content topping the pile. This has led to greater demand for content marketing specialists, SEO specialists, data analysts, digital marketing managers and eCommerce specialists. As usage and penetration rates of social media show no signs of slowing, we expect this trend to continue into 2019. There appears to be disparity between the supply and demand of suitable talent in many sub sectors resulting in companies selling themselves in more unique and creative ways. Aspects such as company culture and benefits packages are being advertised in a bid to attract top talent. Demand for candidates with experience in the professional services sector in particular communication and demand generation specialists grew in 2018 and we foresee this to continue to grow in 2019. Salaries In 2019 It’s a common enough phenomenon - an increase in activity in a specialised jobs market leads to competition for talent and the economic factors of supply and demand kick into play. This quarter alone we have seen a number of senior positions in performance marketing, ecommerce and insights where the hiring manager states that unless the candidates come from named competitors they will not be considered for the role as they believe they will not have the correct skillset. For these lucky candidates salaries can be negotiated upwards. In general marketing salaries remained constant for 2018 and we predict slight increases of approximately 5% across the board in 2019. Top Tip for 2019 Experience in video marketing strategies will be key in 2019. As companies begin to augment their content strategies to engage their online audience, we predict video to be a core aspect of this. Looking for a marketing job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Sales Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Sales Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts On The Market The overall trend is an increase in opportunities across a number of core industries such as technology, construction and engineering sales. With almost every company recruiting in each of these sectors looking for the same profile as their competition, it creates a massive demand for candidates who fulfil these criteria. Those with 1-3 years’ consecutive sales experience are in constant demand and getting snapped up swiftly by hungry employers keen to add to their ranks. The overall trend is for this to continue which will put pressure on salaries as companies seek to outbid each other for the hottest talent. Salaries In 2019 Basic salaries are facing more and more scrutiny as living costs consistently increase. Whether the person is renting, looking for a mortgage or has a family, the priority is what they will consistently get in their fixed income. Base salaries have increased year on year in part due to the lucrative nature of the tech industry, but many companies simply cannot afford to match these salaries. For companies limited in this regard, look at ways you can reduce the individual’s cost base – offering health insurance, TaxSaver for commuters and so on. Small benefits like this do add up and contribute to reducing a candidate’s net outgoings which in turn may lure talent your way. Top Tip for 2019 Companies want to feel like you want to work for them. In a market where candidates have multiple options available to them, what can often be lost is demonstrating you have researched the company and actually want to work for them. Show a prospective employer why you want to work for the company and what aspects of the role interest you. By doing this, you stand a much better chance of getting over the line! Looking for a sales job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Supply Chain Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Supply Chain Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market As Brexit approaches the supply chain and logistics market industry in Ireland has undergone significant self-assessment. Traditional methods and practices have had to be examined, and from a creative thinking point of view this is advantageous. Companies have had to examine why they do things and not just accept “the way we have always done it”. As a result, companies have already made changes regarding sourcing, costing and transportation that will benefit them even if the status quo remains. In addition, companies are looking to become more cost effective and have invested heavily in many supply chain management (SCM) solutions and warehouse management solutions (WMS) to further increase efficiencies. Ultimately there is still a lot of uncertainty in the sector given the various ramifications of possible Brexit outcomes. What is certain however is that the practices of previous years will be gone by the end of 2019 and that new creative ways of business will prevail. Salaries In 2019 While there was no significant rise in salaries in 2018, it remains to be seen how Brexit will affect salaires across the sector in 2019. Top Tip for 2019 Think creatively! 2019 will be a watershed in the supply chain and logistics sector. Previously successful methodologies will no longer be guaranteed to work; upskill, think creatively and learn continuously. Looking for a supply chain job? Check out our latest jobs here
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Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market The manufacturing and engineering Sector in Ireland employs over 200,000 people directly (400,000 indirectly). It is estimated that over 43,000 more people could be working directly in manufacturing in Ireland by 2020. This sector contributes hugely to employment across all skill levels, in all regions throughout the country and across a range of sectors including medical devices, pharma/biopharma, food, ICT/electronics and engineering. Manufacturing plays a crucial role in Ireland’s economy, but it is rapidly changing and becoming more complex meaning a different set of capabilities will be required. In terms of sectors - as a whole, the medical technology industry is estimated to be worth somewhere between €173-193 billion and Ireland is the second biggest exporter of medical technology in Europe with giants like Boston Scientific and Medtronic employing 5,200 and 4,500 respectively in Ireland alone. The main area of expertise lies in the cardiovascular area (Abbott, Medtronic and Boston) but there are a host of orthopaedic (J&J and Stryker) and diagnostic manufacturers such as Beckman Coulter. According to the IDA, Ireland’s MedTech sector manufacturers 50% of ventilators used in acute hospitals worldwide, 33% of the world’s contact lenses and 30 million people with diabetes use Irish-made injectable devices. Advances in science and technology sees the rise of combination products particularly with pharma and ICT. The rise of the “Smart Device” has prompted a significant increase in the demand for niche skillsets. Similarly, to changes within medical device manufacturing, the pharma/biopharma sector has shifted towards healthcare that is tailored to the specific needs of the patient. Targeted therapeutic interventions has led to the growth of innovative delivery mechanisms, niche products targeting specific or rare illness/diseases and an increase in biologics. Ireland is also a host to a number of global players in the ICT manufacturing sector including Intel, Dell, TE Connectivity, Analog Devices and Valeo. Growth opportunities are in systems integration and R&D with the creation of the above mentioned “intelligent” devices. These devices are not just limited to medical devices however. ICT permeates almost all sectors. Companies such as Valeo Vision Systems (automotive electronics) in Galway are leading players in the smart technology and machine/deep learning space – self-driving cars being their main area of focus. This sector has a great impact across all businesses with adoption of ICT becoming a necessity for all manufacturing companies. Engineering companies in Ireland (sub-supply and own brand products) serve a range of markets including the med-tech, pharma/biopharma, ICT as well as engineering industrial products, products for the aerospace industry, agricultural equipment, plant and machinery.in the demand for niche skillsets. The Irish start-up scene continues to gain momentum with interesting new inventions particularly incorporating the use of artificial intelligence. Sonarc is a company developing the world’s first commercially viable speaker with no moving parts. Coroflo claims to have developed the world’s first accurate breastfeeding monitor. EnteraSense has developed a capsule that can be ingested by patients after surgery to monitor for any subsequent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Kite Medical has created a novel device for detecting kidney reflux in children. Salaries In 2019 Salaries have been increasing across the sector, particularly for junior engineers entering the workforce. It remains a candidate driven market with highly skilled engineers holding a lot of the power on their side at the negotiating table. Where employers struggle with internal equity and capped salary bands, they are paying more attention to their benefits, offering flexible working options. These options include remote working, flexi-time, reduced working hours, more appealing healthcare packages/pension schemes, extra days annual leave, bonuses and stock/share options. Top Tip for 2019 The modern engineer needs more than a technical skillset to succeed. Engineers need to have an array of soft skills such as team work, communication, critical thinking etc. These soft skills will make you stand out from the crowd. Looking for a manufacturing and engineering job? Check out our latest jobs here
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HR Jobs - Market Overview 2019
HR Jobs - Market Overview 2019
The market is strengthening rapidly, with the likes of junior HR roles and recruitment roles leading the way, but other senior and specialist roles are not far behind. Throughout 2018, we saw companies beginning to invest more in their employees as they struggle to attract and retain talent. This in turn has created more HR positions in the areas of L&D, reward, and employee engagement. We forsee this trend continuing throughout 2019 as the fight for talent intensifies. Furthermore, there has been a sizeable increase in the number of companies hiring recruiters. This is a trend mirrored throughout Ireland and we expect a notable increase in the number of recruitment vacancies in 2019. Specifically, HR professionals with strong operational/ER experience in the manufacturing sector will see more opportunities in 2019. Salaries in 2019 There has been a marked increase in salaries, especially for more junior roles, where competition for talent is fierce. Companies are broadening their overall packages, not just with the traditional offerings such as healthcare/pension/bonus, but with more bespoke perks such as flexible/remote working, wellness initiatives, CSR initiatives, etc. This trend will have to continue into 2019 as companies vie for the strongest candidates. Top Tip for 2019 Don’t be afraid of temp contracts! You will appear more attractive to potential hiring managers as you have decided to take up a temp contract while in between jobs. This shows that you are eager to work, will potentially be broadening your skillset, and that you are proactive in your approach. It’s also a great way to increase your network. Looking for a HR job? Check out our latest jobs here
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IT Jobs - Market Overview 2019
IT Jobs - Market Overview 2019
Thoughts on the Market QA & Testing The QA and test market is now a hot topic for many, if not most, companies. With stories hitting the headlines of QA/testing disasters leaving customers in chaos, companies are now focused on upping their game to prevent them being next in line, and ultimately provide a better experience for their customers. Throughout 2019, technology will continue to advance and the continued transition towards more of an engineering led culture by most companies will mean the QA & test market will need to continue to adapt. The increasing adoption of DevOps meaning testing is introduced at a much earlier stage, machine learning within testing and performance engineering will all feature heavily in 2019. Big Data & Analytics 2018 saw a very noticeable increase in demand for candidates within the big data and analytics space. As the market moves more towards AI and automation of processes, the more “traditional” analytics roles are being combined to form a unique combination of skills that may not have been seen before. Over the next few years, candidates can be expected to upskill in a number of areas to reflect the creation of these new “hybrid roles” (data analysts working as BI consultants, actuaries working as data scientists etc.). Infrastructure IT infrastructure is the largest and most fluid market within IT. As technology advances, so too must a business’ operations in order to be as productive with their tech as they can be. Over the last few years the two areas which have best represented that dynamic are the migration to cloud and the growth of DevOps. Both are in demand for companies and a valuable but rare skill in candidates. Mobile/Gaming With creativity at an all-time high, the Irish IT market is thriving within the mobile and gaming industries. Allowing candidates to combine their passion for working with ground-breaking technologies with their creativity, we are seeing a noticeable trend of more and more candidates moving towards this area. Furthermore, as companies move towards digital transformation, we are seeing a noticeable increase in the demand for strong mobile developers across all industries. Business Analysis With more and more tech companies choosing to set up operations in Ireland, we will see business analyst positions that require not only impeccable interpersonal skills but also a solid knowledge and understanding of evolving technologies. This is evident in the increase of hybrid positions such as roles that include a mix of business analyst and data analytics attributes. Project Management The increasing demand for project managers will continue in 2019. With an accelerated pace of digital transformation, companies will seek project managers capable of utilizing these changes while applying a systematic approach to deliver projects successfully. Product Technical understanding and ability to translate technical requirements into everyday language, is a crucial part of product management. Commercial awareness and strong business acumen are a must have on today’s IT market, and because of that, product professionals are in a big demand and key factor of every software environment. IT Security/Risk The security market is a fine balance of technical and soft skills. The challenge for companies is finding people with the technical prowess to identify, mitigate, fix and prevent different threats/attacks/breaches, while also finding the right leaders in IT security to drive a culture across a business which makes the staff a security conscious group - lowering the margin of human error which leads to security breaches. Salaries In 2019 We now see what is very much considered to be a “candidate-driven” market. As a result, companies are now relying on a combination of both salaries and other benefits such as educational assistance, flexible working practices, exciting projects and career progression opportunities in order to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Top Tip for 2019 Upskill, upskill, upskill! Employers are interested in candidates who show an interest in their own personal development. By constantly developing your skillset, you are not only showing yourself as pro-active but also increasing the salary you can command for your skillset. Looking for an IT job? Check out our latest jobs here
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