Let’s clear something up: hiring for diversity doesn’t mean the best person for the job isn’t the one hired! In biotech and pharma, where the work is complex and the stakes are high, there’s this lingering idea that you can either hire the best person or hire for inclusion, but not both. That’s just not true. In fact, diverse teams tend to be more innovative, collaborative, and better at solving tough problems. And in this industry, that’s everything.
