Contract Opportunities
Contract positions are those that offer a candidate’s services to a client via a Limited Company or umbrella company. These roles are usually either urgent, temporary, project-based or for a client that does not have head-count provisions. Contractors are generally assigned for a fixed period of time (E.g. 6 months) or for a specific piece of work or project where the contract is terminated after completion.
Contractors are paid monthly and the amount reflects the hours signed-off on weekly timesheets, multiplied by an hourly rate of pay. Contractors generally earn approximately 1.6 times the equivalent annual salary for the same permanent role. However, contractors are not generally entitled to company benefits, training, paid holidays or the long-term security of a permanent role. There will usually be a notice period of around 1 month for termination of the contract by both parties. Contracts are usually arranged very quickly and only require one interview. Some of the work can sometimes be performed remotely.
For more information on contracting within the Pharmaceutical industry, upload your CV or call us on 0845 338 6223.