PharmStorm, by CareerStorm, is a new online career development platform dedicated to matching and connecting job seekers and employers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Like so much else in our lives in the 21st century, the job search has entered the digital dimension. But catch-all job search websites like Indeed, Monster and even LinkedIn are proving increasingly ineffective at yielding results, both for job seekers and for hiring companies. Job seekers spend hours combing job postings for positions that match their interests and qualifications, only to risk their application to buried under hundreds of others; meanwhile, hiring managers must wade through hundreds of resumes from unqualified applicants in order to find actual, viable candidates for their positions.

CareerStorm is setting out to simplify and streamline the job search process for job seekers and companies alike by building industry-specific career platforms that cut out the inefficiencies and put job seekers and job posters on the fast track to finding the fit that’s right for them. The CareerStorm job search model is poised to revolutionize the way people search for and post jobs for years to come; with PharmStorm, we’re bringing the revolution to our first industry: pharmaceuticals.

PharmStorm is the ultimate job search platform for the pharmaceutical industry.

With numerous displacements and organizational shifts happening across the industry, the job hunting and hiring landscape can be particularly tricky to navigate, both for job seekers and for the companies that hire them.

The unique challenges and conditions of the pharma job market make it the perfect industry for the CareerStorm job search platform to take root and take off.

For job-seekers in the pharmaceutical industry, PharmStorm provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain visibility to potential employers and be matched with the right job for their qualifications.

For hiring companies, PharmStorm provides a streamlined, cost-effective alternative to traditional online job boards and other recruiting practices, saving hours of valuable time and resources. PharmStorm also acts as a valuable career development resource for companies to offer former employees to aid them in finding the next step that’s right for them.

The PharmStorm job search process begins when candidates build their profile, post their resumé and, soon, upload an introductory video, all of which they can edit and update at any time.

Once the job seeker’s profile is complete, our unique matching algorithm goes to work, matching the candidate with available positions based on the their qualifications and the company’s specific job requirements. Unlike most job search platforms available today, PharmStorm only shows candidates jobs for which they are already qualified, saving candidates hours of frustrating searches and fruitless applications.

For hiring companies, the process is equally streamlined. When a hiring company posts a position to the PharmStorm platform, complete with the specific qualifications they are looking for in a candidate, our software automatically scans our database of applicants, extracts the top 10 qualified matches (or more, if desired) and delivers them to the hiring manager. Unlike other electronic job boards that come with steep fees attached, both posting positions and viewing PharmStorm candidates are 100% free of charge to hiring companies.

When a hiring manager finds a candidate or candidates they feel may be a good match for their position, they can request access to those candidates’ personal information. When a hiring company requests access to a candidate’s information, the request is forwarded to the candidate, who can authorize the access. With that access granted, communication can then begin between the candidate and the company about the available position and the candidate’s potential future at the company.

The PharmStorm website is live and operational, with our matching algorithm already at work helping job seekers find pharmaceutical industry jobs that are the right fit for them. Now, we’re ready to turn our attention building our databases of candidates and job postings and solidifying our position as the go-to resource for the pharma industry job search.PharmStorm is already getting noticed by leading pharma companies as an affordable, efficient, effective alternative to their existing recruiting practices. P&G, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and numerous other leading companies in the pharmaceutical space are already posting positions through PharmStorm, and we recently commenced talks with one company that would add well over 600 job postings to the PharmStorm database. We’re also getting attention from colleges and universities interested in adding PharmStorm to their arsenal of career development resources for students, graduates and alumni.

PharmStorm is just the tip of the iceberg at CareerStorm: our company owns more than 50 domain names, corresponding to numerous other industries in need of more streamlined, individualized job search and recruiting methods.

Once PharmStorm is self-sustaining, our team will turn our attention to developing similar platforms for these other industries. For more information about PharmStorm, the development of the CareerStorm family and how you can get involved, please request access to the business plan page of this profile!

Maryellen Ruvolo, President & CEO
Maryellen has over 30 years of experience in the Pharma & Biotech industries as Director of Operations. She previously owned & operated Edge Consulting, specializing in recruiting for Pharma and Biotech positions before expanding to include recruitment for all levels of employment, ranging from manufacturing to clinical positions.

John Ruvolo, CFO
John brings with him over 35 years as an underwriter and underwriting manager for several major insurance companies. His responsibilities have included managing the P&L for a specialty product line, as well analyzing and trending risks. He currently oversees a profitable specialty product generating in excess of $90M in annual premium for OneBeacon, a Warren Buffet company. John’s experience also includes product development, compliance and tactical and strategic planning.

Bill Mack, Director of Sales & Business Development
Bill’s experience includes over 30 years in the insurance industry, working for several major insurance companies including Hartford Life, Chubb and Mutual of Omaha in various sales and sales management positions. His experience spans both regional and home office locations and includes tactical and strategic planning & execution.

Michael Simbrom, Director of Operations