Careers article - October 14, 2024
International researchers help fuel Swedish innovation
Sweden boasts a global reputation for cutting-edge research and innovation, but the country's ambition to maintain its leading position as an innovation nation faces a significant challenge: securing and retaining top talent from abroad. Why then is the route to work permits for international professionals complex and lengthy?
Careers article - August 12, 2024
10 tips for going back to work after vacation
Getting back to work after a long and relaxing holiday can be quite hard, here is some advice to make things easier and make your return less stressful.
Careers article - May 15, 2024
Q&A: Ulrika Hammarström, CEO & Founder, SCRO
Ulrika Hammarström, CEO and Founder of Scandinavian CRO (SCRO) was recently awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in Uppsala, and NLS asked her about building successful teams, her leadership style and women in life sciences. This prize is awarded by jury to an entrepreneur who has performed above and beyond and whose company has demonstrated long-term […]
Business article - May 7, 2024
AstraZeneca lay off 200 people
Astra Zeneca is terminating 200 jobs at the facility in Mölndal, reports Göteborgs-Posten. In a written comment, the company highlights that the number of employees has increased by several hundred in Mölndal in recent years and that it is not about any cuts. “On the contrary, we continue to grow and constantly recruit new employees, […]
Careers article - May 1, 2024
“The most rewarding part of my job is when people grow”
Jennie Ekbeck, former CEO of Umeå Biotech Incubator, is now working for the business incubator Lead that supports promising start-ups in Östergötland. Her mission is to transform the academic potential in Linköping and Norrköping into flourishing companies. Jennie Ekbeck has a background in biomedicine and she has also studied business economics and law at Umeå […]
Biotech Business - April 17, 2024
Ultimovacs implements operational adjustments, including reducing its workforce
Ultimovacs has announced a plan to optimize its business operations to support the continuous advancement of UV1 and long-term business growth. “We remain dedicated to our investigation of the potential impact of UV1 vaccine across several cancer indications and immunotherapy combinations, and we are prepared for both challenges and accomplishments along the way. We anticipate […]