Compensation has always been one of the clearest factors driving career decisions. And while competitive pay will always matter, conversations with Animal Health professionals are increasingly telling us that salary is only one piece of the equation. In 2026, candidates are looking more closely at the complete employment experience: How much flexibility will I have? [...] The post Beyond Compens…
Retained search and contingent search are the two main models executive recruiters use to fill open roles. In retained search, the client pays an upfront fee to engage the firm, a commitment that earns the role dedicated priority, the firm's deep industry-specific network of vetted candidates, and a higher level of service. In contingent search, [...] The post Retained vs. Contingent Search: Wha…
404-445-2035 www.boazpartners.com 404-445-2035 www.boazpartners.com Counteroffers in Animal Health: Why More Candidates Are Saying No After Accepting The animal health industry continues to face a highly competitive hiring landscape, particularly for experienced professionals in technical services, R&D, [...] The post July 2026 Animal and Human Health Newsletter appeared first on…
404-445-2035 www.boazpartners.com How to Write a Job Description That Attracts Top Specialty Chemicals Executives Most executive job descriptions in specialty chemicals fail before they’re ever posted. They read like internal HR templates, bury the one detail a candidate actually cares about, and say nothing that [...] The post July 2026 Specialty Chemicals Newsletter appeared first on Bo…
Carbon fiber has a well-known weak point. The fibers themselves are incredibly strong, but the bond between them and the surrounding polymer matrix is comparatively weak, and that's usually where the material fails. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) say they've found a fix, and it could reshape how advanced materials manufacturers approach everything [...] The post The Nanofibe…
As the pet food industry faces mounting pressure to address environmental, ethical, and supply chain challenges, alternative proteins have emerged as a viable, increasingly strategic, and innovative option. With global demand for protein surging and consumers seeking sustainable, science-backed options for their pets, insect-based and algae-derived proteins are becoming increasingly relevant to t…
Every few months, another headline surfaces: a major chemical producer announcing layoffs, a plant consolidation, an acquisition, a leadership shakeup, or a "strategic review" that has everyone reading between the lines. For most of the industry, it's news to skim past. For a small or midsized company with open seats, it should be a signal [...] The post Uncertainty Elsewhere Is Your Best Recrui…
Billions in new funding are flowing into advanced materials this year, driven by government efforts to secure critical minerals and rare earth supply chains. But the money is arriving faster than the leadership needed to deploy it. For companies building processing plants and magnet lines, and for the executives who might run them, that gap [...] The post Advanced Materials Are Booming. The Exec…
404-445-2035 www.boazpartners.com The CASE for Talent: Why Hiring in Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers Has Never Been More Competitive If you’ve been watching the specialty chemicals space, you already know that CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) is one of the most active and demanding talent [...] The post June 2026 Specialty Chemicals Newsletter appeared first …
The animal health industry continues to face a highly competitive hiring landscape, particularly for experienced professionals in technical services, R&D, regulatory affairs, commercial leadership, manufacturing, and veterinary medicine. As a result, one trend we've seen become increasingly common is the rise of the counteroffer. Candidates who have accepted a new opportunity are often presented …
