In this episode of Pharma Talks, Nataliya Andreychuk sits down with Steve Swan, founder and CEO of The Swan Group Executive Search, to discuss how to attract and retain AI talent in pharma.

As pharma integrates AI-driven healthcare solutions and adapts new business models, the demand for AI experts in pharma and life sciences AI talents is at an all-time high. Yet, pharma HR strategies face a unique challenge: competing with big tech and finance for top digital health expertise.

Steve shares insights from 26+ years in executive search for biotech and pharmaceutical firms, covering:

• Why pharmaceutical AI talents are critical for clinical trials, R&D efficiency, and commercial strategy.
• How life sciences hiring challenges differ from other industries – and why mission-driven candidates often choose pharma.
• The rising importance of hybrid roles bridging business and IT, redefining pharmaceutical leadership.
• The "work in the middle" of recruitment that AI cannot replace – human judgment, empathy, and cultural fit.
• Future trends: from Chief AI Officer roles to evolving digital healthcare careers in pharma and biotech.

Whether you're navigating AI recruitment in pharma, rethinking your pharma HR strategies, or planning your next phase of pharma industry innovation, this episode provides actionable insights into building the future pharma workforce.

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Find out more about Swan Group: https://swangroup.net/

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