Accelerating the appointment of critical QA roles for a global biopharma.
How we swiftly filled essential QA positions for CureVac, addressing key operational challenges in a tight talent market.
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Critical QA appointments
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Days to present the hired candidates
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% of candidates interviewed
CureVac, a global biopharma, faced an urgent need to hire a Senior GCP QA Manager. Despite their internal talent acquisition efforts, the role had been open for nearly 10 months, posing a risk to their ongoing operations. They turned to us to help fill this crucial vacancy in their QA team.
Problems identified
CureVac required a Senior GCP QA Manager with at least three years of GCP QA experience, fluency in both German and English, and availability to work 75% on-site at their German HQ. The role had been open for 10 months, with only one candidate reaching the final stage—who ultimately accepted another offer. With an increasingly scarce candidate pool and no success in finding a replacement, the pressure to fill the role was mounting.
What was at stake
If the Senior GCP QA Manager role remained unfilled, CureVac's QA department would face delays, potentially impacting their ongoing projects and operational efficiency. The position was essential to maintaining their high quality standards and to meet regulatory requirements in their clinical programs.
Strategy and approach
Evalutation
Out of all the candidates we submitted for the Senior GCP QA Manager role, 75% were interviewed—highlighting the quality of our shortlist. Following this success, CureVac entrusted us with three additional roles, including a QC Specialist, SAP Quality Manager, and Senior Group Leader Audit Manager, all of which were filled within four days of receiving the briefs.
Results
Our ability to rapidly identify and place the right candidates resulted in a successful hire for the Senior GCP QA Manager position. Moreover, the swift fulfillment of the additional roles demonstrated our capacity to deliver under pressure, ensuring CureVac could maintain momentum in their QA operations.
Impact
By quickly filling these essential QA roles, we helped CureVac address critical talent gaps in their quality assurance team, reducing operational delays and allowing them to focus on their core business. Our efficient and targeted approach has established an ongoing partnership, positioning us as a trusted recruitment partner for their future talent needs.
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