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[IMS Health](http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imshealth.com%2Fdeployedfiles%2Fims%2FGlobal%2FContent%2FInsights%2FIMS%2520Institute%2520for%2520Healthcare%2520Informatics%2FGlobal%2520Use%2520of%2520Meds%25202011%2FMedicines_Outlook_Through_2016_Report.pdf&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFU4TJh-64A2KG0Q-lerhfYII951w) predicts that by next year Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) will all be in the top 10 global pharmaceutical markets. Within the sector, some companies have already firmly established a footprint in those booming markets; while others are just getting started. As business extends its global reach further into emerging markets, talent management strategies are also being reshaped. However, as we all know, no matter how well you prepare to immerse yourself in a new country, it’s almost inevitable to experience culture shock to some extent. The same can be said about talent management.  [Read More](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/how-can-the-life-sciences-sector-benefit-from-a-glocal-approach-to-talent-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/how-can-the-life-sciences-sector-benefit-from-a-glocal-approach-to-talent-management#comments-listing) Topics: [industry insights](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/industry-insights), [life sciences](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/life-sciences) [All posts](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/all) ### Sign up to receive our updates! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [workforce planning (9)](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/workforce-planning) - [industry insights (8)](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/industry-insights) - [Logistics (4)](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/logistics) - 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