PharmaScouts: Matchmakers in Science
Originally appearing in Discover La Jolla
Barbara Preston considers herself a matchmaker at heart, even while her head is firmly planted in the scientific realm.
She is the co-founder of PharmaScouts, a La Jollabased company that provides recruiting expertise for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. PharmaScouts identifies, screens and recruits top scientific talent to build effective teams for such companies, while helping scientists keep their careers on track.