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Current Contract Market Analysis: Life Science and Chemicals
The UK contractor market has shifted significantly over the past 12-18 months. As permanent hiring has slowed due to economic uncertainty, regulatory pressures and rising employment costs, demand for contract and temporary workers has grown. This report draws on hiring data, market activity and recruitment trends observed during the first half of 2026 to provide an analysis of the life sciences and chemicals hiring markets, with a particular focus on the growing value and strategic use of contingent workers.
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The obesity market is set to become one of pharma’s largest sectors // Driving demand for specialist staff
The global obesity treatment market is rapidly evolving from a neglected therapeutic area into one of the most valuable segments in healthcare. Driven by breakthrough weight-loss medicines and a growing patient population, analysts predict it could rival oncology and immunology in market value within the next decade.
Join us at ON Helix 2026 // 09 July
We’re pleased to share that our Client Development Manager – Georgia Barnes, will be attending ON Helix 2026 – Disrupting Bio Innovation, taking place on 9 July at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge.
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