Blackfield Associates launches new partnership with HDA UK
Blackfield Associates has announced a new strategic partnership with the Healthcare Distribution Association UK (HDA…
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Unlocking US Career Opportunities with Blackfield Associates’ E-2 Visa Programme
With significant investment continuing across US engineering, life sciences, technology and infrastructure projects, demand for…
Blackfield’s E 2 visa gives U.S. clients faster access to scarce talent – and a competitive edge
As capital investment across U.S. manufacturing, life sciences and advanced engineering accelerates, project owners are…
Recruitment scams: Find out how to protect yourself
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AI in CVs and Interviews: A Hiring Red Flag
Across the US, recruiters and hiring managers are reporting a sharp rise in candidates using…
Project Controls in Capital Projects: The 2026 Watchlist
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Blackfield and ISPE present latest in GMPCast series: ‘Commissioning for Success’
In life sciences capital projects, commissioning will continue to be one of the most critical,…
Blackfield celebrates incredible ISPE accolade
ISPE is the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), a worldwide association for pharmaceutical professionals…
Is your internal hiring working? Here’s how to tell.
In the fast-paced world of life sciences, where innovation moves quickly and demand for skilled…
Beyond EPCMs: A leaner, smarter way to staff life science projects
You’ve signed the contract, the EPCM’s star presenters have dazzled you with their credentials, and…
Beyond solutions: How Blackfield provides clients with tangible added value
In today’s talent market, the choice of staffing agencies, all promising you the best candidates,…
Beyond STEM: How Blackfield Associates delivers complete workforce solutions
When it comes to sourcing top-tier STEM talent, Blackfield Associates, part of the STR Group,…
The slow demise of UK life sciences manufacturing: A timeline of decline… and hope
Over the last 15 years, I’ve witnessed a seismic shift in the UK’s life sciences…
Exclusive Interview With Liv Breen: Resilience And Renewal
In this candid conversation with Yasmin Hutchings, Paralympic athlete Liv Breen opens up about her…
Blackfield secures E-2 VISA STATUS to expand U.S. Operations and attract Top UK Talents
Portsmouth, UK | 30th June As part of STR Group, Blackfield Associates, an international STEM-specialist…
5 Sought-After Benefits to Help You Attract Top-Tier Talent
Attracting top talent in today’s competitive market requires more than just a good salary. Employees…
Beyond the Cleanroom: How Service Platforms Are Powering the Next Wave of Cell & Gene Therapies
Over the past decade, the UK has made bold investments in advanced therapy medicinal products…
IDAHOBIT 2025: The importance of community
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global moment of solidarity…
Biologics Boom vs. Oral Formulations: Is Pharma Facing a Skills Gap?
Over the last few years, the pharmaceutical industry’s capital investment strategy has been undeniably focused…
Empowering Women in Engineering: A Spotlight on Faye Litherland
Engineering is more than a profession – it’s a platform for solving complex problems and…
The true cost of a bad hire
Hiring the right people is crucial for business success, yet recruitment remains one of the…
International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL women and girls
This Saturday 8th March is International Women’s Day and marks the 30th anniversary of one of…
EMPOWERING WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: A CONVERSATION WITH SARAH BONNICI, CEO OF ARYIUM
The field of engineering, long dominated by men, is witnessing an inspiring shift led by…
ESSENTIAL TALENT INSIGHTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
As we enter 2025, many companies are considering their hiring plan for the year. With…
JOIN THE NEW YEAR JOB HUNT!
As the new year begins, many people reflect on their career satisfaction, often leading to…
Women in STEM: Meet Sarah Ahmed
The STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—have long been a male-dominated arena. This blog continues…
Feeling Buoyant with the Bratman!
On Tuesday 22nd October, STR came together to celebrate the Group’s joint Q3 performance. With…
Hello Yellow: Spreading Sunshine on World Mental Health Day!
On 10th October each year, the world comes together in support of World Mental Health Day,…
Cell and Gene Therapy Growth in the UK
The UK has emerged as a global hub for cell and gene therapy over the…
It’s time to revolutionise your job advertising
Attracting the perfect candidates for your company’s key roles is essential, but not easy! What…
Don’t Miss Out the next GMPCAST Webinar: How to Build an ATMP Facility!
Are you ready to dive into one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields…
Dreams, deserts and Dubai: A new chapter begins
As summer fades and the first signs of autumn begin to set in, many of…
Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Building a Future – An Interview with Emma Bould
In the next instalment of our Women in STEM blog series, I had the pleasure…
Leveraging AI in Project Controls: Transforming the Future of Project Management
In the rapidly evolving landscape of project management, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within…
Top 5 considerations when choosing a candidate
For many businesses, the road to finding a perfect candidate can be surprisingly long and…
World Ice Cream Day: What’s the scoop?
The STR Board kept its pledge to treat staff despite some dreary July weather last…
Blackfield Associates Summer Event at Goodwood 2024: A Day to Remember
On Friday, Blackfield Associates celebrated everyone’s incredible efforts and achievements over the first half of…
Blackfield Associates welcomes latest hire to STR AG!
With our presence in Switzerland continuing to expand and our continental clients with ever-growing requirements,…
Women in STEM: Engineering the future – Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of Blackfield’s mini-series where Yasmin Hutchings, Team Manager, interviews some…
New Blackfield Associates Checklist Release: LGBTQIA+ Community and the workplace
With many Pride events taking place in June and July, ensuring LGBTQIA+ equality in the…
Top 5 reasons to make Denmark or Switzerland your next destination
Ever considered a move to Denmark or Switzerland? Here’s why you probably should… We spoke…
ChatGMP Webinar – Trending Tools and Capex Best Practices
Blackfield Associates and ISPE UK have partnered to bring you ChatGMP, an exclusive webinar tailored…
A brief history of automation in pharma
Over the last 100 years, the pharmaceutical industry has been at the forefront of the…
Women in Engineering
Gender equity in STEM Last week, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science…
Proud to announce new website revamp!
Blackfield Associates, internationally renowned talent provider, is excited to reveal their new website, designed with…
Blackfield’s Macmillan Coffee Morning 2023
Blackfield is proud to support Macmillan Cancer Support and this year, we fought against cancer by hosting…
The consequences of hiring the wrong person
Are you aware that hiring the wrong person can have significant consequences to your business?…
The difference between Retained and Contingent Recruitment
Recruitment companies commonly use two different approaches to hiring candidates for a job, Retained and…
The different types of flexible working and business benefits
In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, investing in flexible working has become increasingly vital for…
Why work with a recruiter?
Good question. These days, recruitment consultancies are seen as an essential part of the hiring…
Back to school for Blackfield!
James Rafter, Operations Manager at Blackfield Associates, visited his old school last week to give…
Exploring Denmark’s thriving Life Sciences Industry
In the dynamic world of recruitment, staying connected with clients and understanding their unique needs…
Blackfield’s unforgettable team holiday for hitting target
Blackfield Associates, a thriving and close-knit team in the competitive world of recruitment, recently achieved…
Implementing lean to life sciences in 2023
Partnering to succeed In 2023, partnerships and collaborations across industries are predicted to intensify. Traditionally,…
Blackfield Associates Signs Strategic Partnership with Aryium
The news confirms that Blackfield Associates will now offer Aryium’s services as part of their…
Stainless steel or single use: what’s the future for pharma?
Across the industry, Blackfield Associates is witnessing a wave of change in the on-site infrastructure…
A drill-down into GMP
Our talent specialist, Erin Curley, explains the quality standards of the pharma industry and their…
The 2nd Basel Why Capex Summit: Innovations in CapEx Project Delivery in Pharma and Biotech
Blackfield Associates recently sent two members of the team, Callum Jones and Kyle Barrett, to…
Blackfield Associates announces successful SECO licence application
Blackfield Associates, part of the STR Group, is delighted to announce its successful SECO licence…
Recruiters climb 3 Peaks to raise funds for In2ScienceUK
Next weekend, 23rd/24th July, Blackfield Associates will be taking on (and conquering!) the National 3…
Blackfield’s SUDEP superhero
We’re excited to announce that Tom Fitzmaurice, Lead Consultant and all-round great bloke, completed the…
Looking for help with your Medical Affairs roles?
With the ever-increasing scientific developments in precision medicines, the use of big data in the…
Pivotal Women in Pharmaceutical history
International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year. This year, we…
Blackfield Associates – Jeans for Genes Day
Blackfield Associates will be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day, which is on Friday…
How to start a career in Bioinformatics
What is Bioinformatics? Bioinformatics is the scientific discipline that uses information technology to query, interpret…
What will the new year bring for the Life Sciences industry?
These facts demonstrate the substantial growth that the UK Life Sciences industry has recently experienced.…
Lawmakers aim to reduce drug waste in pharmaceuticals
Following the findings of an investigation conducted by ProPublica, US legislators seek a solution to…
Merck’s multiple sclerosis pill is now available in the UK and Ireland
Merck is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company provides leading…
Teva has sold off remaining women’s health assets
Israeli pharma group, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, has published that it has entered into two…