Category: Chris Matheus Unleashed

Industry Headwinds: A Reality Check for Clinical Research and Business Development The clinical research sales cycle has become increasingly difficult to navigate amid ongoing industry headwinds. Over the past three years, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, tariffs, FDA and NIH staffing changes, and rapid advances in AI have slowed investment and reshaped hiring and business… Read more »

Clinical Research Industry Cycles: Understanding the Seasons of Clinical Research Clinical research industry cycles are not always obvious at first glance. While it may seem that clinical research operates independently of seasons, those who have worked in this industry know it follows distinct rhythms—its own cycles of momentum, slowdown, and renewal. I was reminded of… Read more »

Networking Is Not Cheating: A Career Story That Matters When I give presentations or workshops on career development, one of the most powerful takeaways people mention comes from the stories I share. Networking is not cheating—it’s how real opportunities are created, especially during difficult career moments. These stories are meant to illustrate that lesson in… Read more »

Virtual Networking in Life Sciences: Adapting Relationships in a Digital World Imagine if the social distancing required during COVID-19 continued for another five years. How would businesses—and individuals—who rely on meeting new people to introduce products, services, and ideas continue to operate? That question came up during a recent conversation with a new connection, Joyce… Read more »