testimonials from candidates and clients
"It's been a month today since I started my new job in pharma and I thought to drop you a line and let you know how well I am settling in. I have a mentor who is brilliant and the Medical Leader is fantastic. The team I work in is very friendly, everybody works very hard but there is always a chance for a coffee, a chat or a birthday celebration (almost every day!)
In short, it feels right, I love every minute of it and I am positive. No huge surprises as I knew exactly how it was going to be. Elaine, thank you for giving me the opportunity to join
this company. Keep up the good work and don't forget to let me know when you are next in. I'd love to catch up with you even for a few minutes.
Pharmacovigilance Physician, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Thank you for all your help and support over the "I want to thank you for your help and guidance, professionalism, organisation and brilliant communication. You are very good at your job and I've felt informed at every stage of this process. Your website is an incredible wealth of resources that made preparation for this process so much easier. It's been a pleasure working with you."
Medical Adviser, hired into an international pharmaceutical company
"Thank you so much Elaine for keeping us informed in so thorough and prompt a manner throughout the recruitment process. This assignment has turned out to be somewhat painless!"
Medical Director, specialist international pharmaceutical company.
"Elaine and Rob, many thanks for your kind help and support in helping me to find a great new job."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Sorry I missed your call yesterday. I am glad you liked the little surprise. I don't think that any words or gift can describe my gratitude. It has certainly been a pleasure knowing you, Elaine and I will always remember your professional, optimistic and knowledgeable attitude. I am still learning from you. Thanks a million."
Pharmacovigilance Physician, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Thank you for all your help and support over the past few months and for not giving up on me!"
Clinical Research Physician, hired into a world leader in early clinical development programmes.
"Thanks so much to you and Rob for helping me to find a position! I am also most grateful to you for all your kind support and understanding over the past few months, it is very much appreciated. It has been great working with you again and I still can't thank you enough for all your help."
Senior Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"As of today I have been in-post for 3 months (how time flies!) so I thought I'd just drop you a quick line to once again say thanks for your help and also to let you know how I've been getting on. As I'm sure you can imagine it's still something of a whirlwind in terms of getting used to the variety of tasks that I've been involved in but I'm gradually finding my feet and things are beginning to make a bit more sense. I'm still thoroughly glad I made the move into the Pharmaceutical industry and very grateful for your help. Thanks again."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Very best wishes for 2008 and many thanks for helping me to get a great new job this year."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Thanks so much for your help and negotiation with my new employer and my role there."
Medical Leader, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"We had been trying to recruit for two medical roles for nearly six months and none of the other recruitment agencies we tried were able to deliver. We were alerted to only medics by HR colleagues at another company for whom they provide an exclusive recruitment service. After a discussion with HR and our Medical Director, only medics began working on the assignment and within just 6 weeks, both roles were filled by first rate applicants.
Quite simply, the most competent and professional recruitment agency we have ever had the pleasure to work with."
HR Director, specialist pharmaceutical company.
"Many thanks for all of your fantastic and wise advice. Have a great Christmas"
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"I just wanted to put in writing my gratitude to you in helping me to secure my exciting new job. I hope some of this came across on the phone this evening but nonetheless I wanted to say again that your knowledge and interview coaching was second to none and by far outstripped any careers advice that I received in 10 years of working for the NHS.
If I can be of any assistance in providing a testimonial or recommendation for you please let me know."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Thank you Elaine for all your support and very practical help. I've enjoyed working with you over the past few months - you are great at what you do and one in a million in the world of recruitment agents!
It's been a time of real transition for me in many ways and I feel the professional outcome could have been very different and more difficult without you. Your work has made a real difference to not only my life but that of my family too - so thanks from all of us. We must definitely keep in touch. Let me know if your schedule ever allows a shopping trip to Milan - there will always be a place for you to stay with us! Take care and kindest regards to both you and Rob."
Interim Medical Director, hired into specialist pharmaceutical companies.
"Thank you very much for all your guidance, help, support and unbiased advice throughout this process of career change. I feel truly privileged to have a person like you as a friend and mentor."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"I started in my new role last Monday and am on the upward part of the steep learning curve but nothing I can't handle - I know I'm really going to enjoy myself here. Thank you again for all your help and numerous words of encouragement."
Head of Medical Affairs, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Elaine, thank you for all your help which has led to me getting a great new job. The contract is signed and I'm very much looking forward to starting in my new role."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"It has been a real pleasure to work with you. I think you have a unique approach in carefully selecting opportunities for your candidates. This is really different from other agencies that flood candidates with opportunities and don't necessarily match the expectations of both future employer and candidate. I will definitely recommend you to colleagues looking for new positions.
Director of Internal Medicine, hired into a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company
"Elaine - just to let you know that I signed my contract today. Thanks a million, I appreciate your help all through. Customer satisfaction above and beyond ... and you can quote me on that !!!"
Medical Adviser, hired into a leading biopharmaceutical company.
"I’ve been in contact with many recruiters prior to joining the industry and since, and I can say in all sincerity that you offer a service which is superior to any of the others, not least because you are so professional and supportive. Concern for the candidate’s interests in addition to the company’s agenda sets you apart."
Medical Adviser, Product Safety, hired into a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company.
"It was an absolute pleasure to know you and meet with you. I have learned a lot from your guidance and advice and now am very happy with the choice I made and obtained. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your time, effort and help which was invaluable in my preparation to the next step in my career."
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Although I have mentioned it before, I wish to reiterate my gratitude for your very honest, unbiased opinion - this I consider a worthy virtue so vital in your field. To put the interest of the candidate and company ahead of vested interest is indeed commendable."
UK Head of Oncology, a global pharmaceutical company.
"Heartfelt thanks for helping me through the process and attaining the job. Couldn't have done it without you!"
Medical Adviser, recently hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Thanks Elaine. Congratulations to you! You have been truly fantastic and have helped make a potentially quite daunting career change into a pleasant experience. Lets meet up some time as planned to discuss ways of reaching other doctors like myself and as I mentioned I will always be happy to help you in the future in any way that I can.
With all good wishes and great thanks once again!"
Medical Adviser, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Elaine, thank you for your effort and endless support that resulted in this successful end."
Medical Director, hired into a leading international Phase I to IV Clinical Research Organisation.
"We were heavily under resourced in the HR team and struggling to recruit for medical positions. When Elaine came in to meet with us and discuss our vacancies, we felt confident that only medics would be able to help. It was a relief to have all the administrative arrangements for interviews taken care of promptly and professionally and in six weeks, two offers of employment have been accepted.
For medical recruitment assignments, we will definitely use only medics again."
HR Manager, global pharmaceutical company.
"Within a few days of discussing our requirements we were presented with four excellent candidates. With only one position available, it was difficult to choose between them - a situation we hadn't experienced with any other recruitment agency. Knowing our headcount allocation was to be increased in the next quarter we negotiated approval for an additional position ahead of schedule and were able to take on two people.
Well done!"
Medical Director, global-facing medical department within a major pharmaceutical company.
"only medics differs from many other recruitment agencies in that they take a personal and very professional interest in you as a person and your career. For medics uncertain of the realities of working in industry, Elaine Ford's industry experience is a welcome reassurance that she knows what she's talking about. only medics makes sure that you get a job that meets your expectations and keep you informed every step of the way with useful and practical CV and interview advice.
If you are serious about a move into pharmaceuticals then I couldn't suggest a better company to contact."
Medical Adviser, hired into the UK affiliate of one of the top three global pharmaceutical companies.
"A truly professional (and dare I say it nice!) company to work with. The difference with only medics is that they really do listen to your needs on both a personal and professional level whether you are coming to pharma from the NHS or moving within pharma companies. In a nutshell, I would recommend only medics as 'the' first port of call for anyone looking for a pharma position."
Pharmacovigilance Physician, hired into a global pharmaceutical company.
"Without only medics I would never have been able to make such a smooth transition from clinical practice to a job in the pharma industry.
I felt as though Elaine took a personal interest in me and really listened to my career hopes and desires. She provided me with the insight and information I needed to make the right career choices. Her guidance was invaluable at every step of the process and she helped arm me with the necessary skills to secure the job I really wanted.
There was no pressure - just honest and helpful advice."
Medical Assessment Physician, hired into a global-facing department with a major pharmaceutical company.
"I approached a recruitment consultancy about a year ago and found them unhelpful and unprofessional.
After reading Elaine's article in the BMJ I decided to approach only medics as they were the only recruitment agency dedicated to placing doctors in jobs in the pharma sector. Not only were they professional and always available, they were proactive and diligent. They were constantly available for advice and support ranging from help with deciding what the best career choice was for me to active interview preparation. The NHS2pharma workshop was extremely insightful and it was clear that they had pulled out all the stops to make it as interesting and helpful as possible.
I would recommend them above and over any other recruitment agency out there."
Medical Adviser, hired into a UK pharmaceutical company.
"Elaine provided me with excellent pre-interview preparation and efficient follow up during the job selection process. I particularly enjoyed her unique and personal attention which you rarely see in larger recruitment companies. I would recommend only medics to other candidates without hesitation."
Senior Clinical Research Physician, hired from France into a UK-based Japanese pharmaceutical company.
"We had been looking for a Clinical Research Physician with particular skills for a number of months and were getting to the stage of wondering if the position would ever be filled. Luckily a chance comment lead us to only medics and after a face to face meeting with Elaine Ford and an intensive question and answer session, results started to appear.
We were not worried about the number of applicants presented provided they met our criteria and we were not let down. Very quickly we were presented with CVs and interviews were arranged resulting in a very experienced and competent candidate being offered the role and accepting.
We will have no hesitation in using only medics again because they are prepared to think outside of the box and act in a very proactive manner."
HR Director, Leading Japanese pharmaceutical company.
"only medics provide an invaluable service which is efficient, well-researched and tailored to the individual. They provide support throughout the whole process and get excellent results. I would recommend them to anyone."
Medical Adviser, hired into a European pharmaceutical company.
"It has been a pleasure to work with only medics on this assignment. I was helped and communicated with every step of the way and felt that the candidates similarly were being helped and supported. Any one of the final candidates could have filled the role, the only difficulty was choosing between them! I will certainly be using only medics again when the next vacancy arises."
Vice President, Product Development, Global Clinical Research Organisation.
"When contacted by Elaine about this position she was very professional and accurate in her presentation so that my interest was aroused and maintained. Throughout the process she has been very supportive, providing excellent follow-up both ways and keeping me fully informed. She was efficient and considerate at all times and made me feel her main interest was to place the right person in the right position and not just to fill a recruitment brief. Thank you so much Elaine for your professionalism."
Executive Director, Product Development, hired into a Global Clinical Research Organisation.
"I was impressed by the service and professionalism of only medics. Elaine was cheerful, reliable, accessible and provided clear and open feedback. She was also very helpful in the preparation for interviews with the company. I felt the level of contact was just right and I was kept informed at appropriate intervals throughout the recruitment process."
Head of Pharmacoeconomics, hired into the UK subsidiary of a global pharmaceutical company.
"A friendly, professional and efficient service. Far more reliable and reassuring than other recruitment companies I have experienced. Well done and thank you."
Medical Adviser, hired into a UK pharmaceutical company.
Print this Page
|
