A strategic move that can significantly impact your career trajectory within Biotech is relocation. With the sector continuing to thrive across the UK, making the right move across counties can not only open doors to exciting opportunities for professional growth, but also help connect you to a thriving community of experts and potential collaborators.
In this article, Nicole Bandtock, Talent Executive at Singular, explores how changing location can help to enhance your Biotech career in the UK.
1. Diversify your experience
The UK is home to several thriving Biotech hubs that are leading the way for global innovation and excellence, from Scotland’s growing life sciences cluster to the Cambridge, London, Oxford golden triangle, and many key locations in between. Each hub has its own varying specialties, areas of expertise, and unique culture.
Relocating from one location in the UK to another will present you with a variety of experiences, challenges, and approaches, and ultimately help to broaden your skill set and perspective. It may also expose you to diverse roles, from R&D to regulatory affairs and business development, helping to bolster your versatility.
2. Expand your professional network
Each hub provides possibilities to connect with key professionals, researchers, leaders and companies in the life sciences sector. Building a diverse network across multiple Biotech clusters can open doors to collaboration, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
3. Access to greater resources
Different life science hubs may offer access to specialised facilities, research institutions, funding opportunities, and support networks. By moving to a new location, you may be able to leverage a wider range of resources to support your projects and career goals.
Moreover, with different locations contributing unique expertise and knowledge to the broader life sciences community, by working across different hubs, you can facilitate knowledge exchange and cross-pollination of ideas, ultimately driving innovation in your chosen field.
4. Build adaptability and resilience
Working in different environments fosters adaptability and resilience, key traits in a rapidly evolving industry like life sciences, and skills that are difficult to teach. Through relocation, you will likely learn to navigate different organisational structures, regulatory landscapes, and work cultures, which can enhance your ability to thrive in diverse settings.
Having experience in multiple hubs can in turn make you more attractive to future employers, as it demonstrates your ability to work successfully in different contexts.
5. Personal growth opportunities
Experiencing different Biotech work environments and cultures can contribute to personal growth and development. Relocating may help you gain insights into your own strengths, preferences, and areas for growth, so you can shape your career path and goals more effectively.
6. Potential salary increases
Some studies indicate that relocating for employment can result in a salary boost, especially when venturing into thriving regions.
According to research conducted by the Social Mobility Commission, people who relocate from all backgrounds have better employment outcomes than their peers that stay put in the area they grew up in, earning on average 33% more.
Are you ready to relocate?
Ultimately, working at multiple life science hubs in the UK over the course of your career will offer you a range of benefits, from professional development and networking opportunities to personal growth and resilience-building.
How we can help
If you’re thinking about relocating, but aren’t sure what your options are, please get in touch with Nicole today.
