Delivering niche analytical talent acquisition support in a highly competitive geography
How we secured a Senior Scientist with a highly technical skillset in one of the most competitive talent markets in the US.
We partnered with CRISPR Therapeutics to secure a critical Senior Scientist II in Late Stage Analytical and CMC for their Boston-based operation. Facing a highly competitive biotech hub, we successfully placed a candidate despite multiple challenges around candidate availability, competitor competition and drop-outs.
Problems identified
CRISPR Therapeutics required a highly skilled Senior Scientist II with deep expertise in late-stage analytical assay development and validation for biologics.
The Boston, MA region is renowned for its intense competition in biotech talent, which made this role exceptionally difficult to fill. Despite their in-house recruitment efforts, CRISPR struggled to source suitable candidates in this demanding market and sought external support. They needed a partner with deep sector knowledge and experience to speed up their process and engage top talent.
What was at stake
Without filling this key scientific role, they risked delays in product release and validation processes. This would have significantly impacted their late-stage development programs and collaboration with external partners like CDMOs and CTLs, which was likely to cause delays in meeting their overall business and regulatory milestones.
Strategy and approach
Results
The search successfully concluded with the placement of a highly skilled Senior Scientist II, who met CRISPR’s technical and leadership requirements and aligned well their company culture. Our targeted approach ensured the client secured a candidate with deep expertise in late-stage analytical development, contributing significantly to their ongoing product release and validation efforts.
Impact
By securing this key hire, CRISPR Therapeutics maintained momentum in their late-stage product release and validation efforts. Our partnership allowed them to continue development work without disruption, ensuring that their project timelines remained intact and supporting their strategic objectives in advancing their products.
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