How finance roles in Pharma and MedTech are likely to evolve
Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, finance hiring within pharmaceutical and MedTech organisations is expected to continue evolving in practical but meaningful ways.
While the fundamentals of finance remain unchanged, expectations around scope, contribution and communication are continuing to rise.
Finance roles will continue to broaden
Employers will increasingly expect finance professionals to support budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and operational discussions alongside core accounting responsibilities.
Candidates who can operate confidently beyond traditional finance boundaries will be well positioned.
Regulated industry experience will remain a differentiator
As compliance, audit readiness and governance continue to be business priorities, organisations will favour finance professionals who are already comfortable working within highly structured environments.
This experience will continue to reduce perceived risk in hiring decisions.
Systems and transformation exposure will matter more than titles
With continued investment in reporting tools, automation and ERP platforms, adaptability will be key.
Finance professionals who have supported system upgrades or process change, even without leading it, will continue to stand out.
Contract and project finance will remain strong
Contract finance is expected to remain a key feature of the healthcare landscape throughout 2026.
Organisations will continue to use contract professionals to manage transformation, backfill and growth, while candidates increasingly recognise the strategic value of these roles.
Communication will separate strong finance professionals from the rest
Clients will continue to prioritise finance professionals who can clearly explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
Candidates who can translate data into practical insight will consistently perform more strongly in interviews and in role.
Hiring decisions will stay selective
Rather than hiring quickly, organisations will continue to prioritise alignment, capability and long-term fit.
For candidates, this means clarity of intent and strong positioning will matter more than volume of applications.