Introduction
We are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership between The Biostatistics Group and Adoc Talent Management. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the biostatistics and life sciences communities with comprehensive support, this collaboration marks an important expansion of our service offerings.
At The Biostatistics Group, our mission has always been to deliver quality information, educational materials, training, consulting, and career support through biostatistics.ca and our network of partners. This partnership with Adoc Talent Management represents a natural extension of that mission, bringing specialized expertise in executive search, human resources consulting, and career development directly to our community.
Adoc Talent Management’s services complement our existing offerings, providing valuable resources for both individual professionals seeking career advancement and organizations looking to recruit top talent in specialized fields. We’re particularly excited about the focus on PhD-level recruitment and development, which aligns perfectly with the needs of many in our biostatistics and life sciences network.
In the following sections, we’ll introduce you to Adoc Talent Management’s expertise and the specific services that will now be available to our community through this partnership.
About Adoc Talent Management
Adoc Talent Management stands as the first consulting firm specialized in PhD recruitment, bringing a unique approach to connecting highly-skilled technical experts with organizations that need their specialized knowledge. Founded with a deep understanding of the academic-to-industry transition, Adoc Talent Management has established itself as a leader in supporting PhD holders and technical professionals throughout their career journeys.
What sets Adoc apart is their triple-focused approach, combining:
Recruitment Consulting: They work with over 300 companies to identify and recruit the best talent, with particular expertise in placing PhD holders and scientific specialists across various sectors. Their hybrid team of PhD holders and HR professionals brings firsthand understanding of both academic and industry environments.
Training & Development: Adoc Talent Management offers specialized training modules and coaching for PhD candidates, Postdocs & research personnel, helping them navigate career transitions and develop professional skills. Their comprehensive training catalog covers everything from defining career paths to building professional networks.
Research, Studies & Innovation: Through their Laboratory of Interdisciplinary studies on the Doctorate (LID) and their researchers, Adoc Talent Management conducts original research on PhD careers, competencies, and employment trends. This research informs their recruitment and training methodologies, ensuring evidence-based approaches.
With established offices in Montreal, Paris, and Brussels, Adoc Talent Management brings international perspective and connections to their work. Their Montreal office, established in 2017, has been actively supporting Canadian organizations and professionals in the life sciences and beyond.
The Adoc Talent Management team comprises specialists in career coaching, human resources, and recruitment, alongside PhD holders from diverse disciplines including work psychology, life sciences, biodiversity, physics, political science and public administration, and other specialized fields. This interdisciplinary expertise enables them to truly understand the unique needs of both technical professionals and the organizations seeking to hire them.
Services Offered Through This Partnership
Through our partnership with Adoc Talent Management, The Biostatistics Group is pleased to offer our community access to several specialized services that complement our existing offerings:
Executive Search and Specialized Recruitment
- Targeted recruitment of PhD holders and technical experts in biostatistics and life sciences
- Adoc Talent Management has a candidate database of over 80,000 specialized profiles.
- Where traditional job postings only allow you to target candidates who are actively searching, and where traditional firms only approach candidates who are present on professional social networks, their research-based methods go beyond this to find the rarest profiles – publications, patents, theses, conferences…
- Custom recruitment solutions for organizations seeking to fill specialized roles
- Their network – Trusted partners of industrial players, clusters, incubators, associations and academic organizations, with whom they collaborate on consulting and recruitment projects as well as professional training and career management, their network anchors them at the heart of the global innovation ecosystem.
- Comprehensive candidate evaluation focusing on both technical expertise and soft skills
Career Development and Coaching
- Individualized career coaching for biostatistics professionals at all career stages
- Workshops on key career development topics such as:
- Skills assessment and professional portfolio development
- Effective job search strategies in specialized fields
- CV optimization and interview preparation
- Professional networking in scientific communities
- Support for PhDs transitioning between academia and industry
HR Consulting for Organizations
- Guidance on structuring research and technical teams
- Support for developing competitive recruitment strategies for specialized roles
- Training for internal teams on effective interviewing and assessment of technical candidates
- Consulting on retention strategies for scientific and technical talent
Professional Skills Development
- Training modules on project management for scientific contexts
- Communication skills development for technical professionals
- Leadership development for research team managers
- Entrepreneurial skills for innovation-driven professionals
These services are designed to address the specific needs of our biostatistics and life sciences community, providing targeted support for both individual career advancement and organizational talent development. Whether you’re seeking new career opportunities or looking to build your technical team, this partnership offers specialized resources to support your goals.
Why This Partnership Matters to Our Community
This partnership between The Biostatistics Group and Adoc Talent Management represents a significant advancement in the support available to our biostatistics and life sciences community. Here’s why this collaboration matters:
Addressing Specialized Talent Needs
- The biostatistics field requires highly specialized skills that are often difficult to assess through traditional recruitment channels
- Adoc Talent Management’s expertise in evaluating technical competencies ensures better matches between professionals and opportunities
- Their understanding of PhD-level qualifications helps organizations properly value advanced research skills in industry contexts
Enhancing Career Pathways
- Many biostatisticians navigate complex career transitions between academia, industry, and regulatory sectors
- Adoc Talent Management’s career development programs are specifically designed to support these transitions
- Their international perspective provides valuable insights for professionals considering global career opportunities
Complementary Expertise
- While The Biostatistics Group excels in technical training, consulting, and educational content, Adoc Talent Management brings specialized expertise in talent acquisition and career development
- Together, we can now support the full professional journey – from skill acquisition to job placement and career advancement
- This holistic approach addresses the interconnected challenges facing both professionals and organizations in our field
Evidence-Based Approaches
- The research conducted by Adoc’s internal laboratory (the LID) on the careers and skills of PhD holders ensures that its recommendations are based on data.
- This aligns with the scientific, evidence-based values of our biostatistics community
- Their deep understanding of the evolving job market provides strategic advantages for both job seekers and employers
Community Building
- This partnership strengthens connections between academic research, training institutions, and industry
- It creates additional networking opportunities across sectors and specializations
- It reinforces our commitment to building a supportive ecosystem for biostatistics professionals at all career stages
By combining The Biostatistics Group’s technical expertise with Adoc Talent Management’s specialized recruitment and career development services, we’re creating a more comprehensive support system for our community. This partnership directly addresses the unique challenges of career development in highly specialized technical fields like biostatistics and data science in life sciences.
How to Access These Services
Accessing the services offered through our partnership with Adoc Talent Management is straightforward. We’ve established several pathways to ensure our community can easily connect with these valuable resources:
For Individual Professionals
- Visit Adoc Talent Management’s website
- Contact the Adoc Talent Management office closest to you
- Schedule a free initial career consultation by emailing admin@biostatistics.ca with “Adoc Career Consult” in the subject line
- Join our monthly newsletter
- Connect with Adoc Talent Management career coaches through our professional development portal
For Organizations
- Contact our partnership team to discuss recruitment needs specific to biostatistics and data science roles at admin@biostatistics.ca
- Schedule an exploratory call to discuss HR challenges related to specialized talent acquisition
We’ll be continually expanding the services available through this partnership based on community feedback, so we welcome your suggestions on additional ways we can support your professional journey.
Conclusion
This partnership between The Biostatistics Group and Adoc Talent Management represents our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive support for professionals and organizations in the biostatistics and life sciences communities. By combining our educational and technical expertise with Adoc’s specialized recruitment and career development services, we’re creating a more robust ecosystem for everyone we serve.
The biostatistics field continues to evolve rapidly, creating both challenges and opportunities for professionals at all career stages. Through this collaboration, we’re better positioned to help you navigate these changes, whether you’re seeking to advance your career, build your team, or develop new skills.
We invite you to explore the services now available through this partnership. Reach out to our team to discuss how these resources can support your specific goals, and stay tuned to our newsletter and website for announcements about upcoming events and opportunities.
Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited about this new chapter and the enhanced value we can bring to biostatistics professionals and organizations. Together with Adoc Talent Management, we look forward to supporting your success in 2025 and beyond.
