Launching a Boston-based R&D facility for a cutting-edge mRNA biotech.

Here’s how we strategically propelled RVAC Medicines' expansion into the US, enabling them to launch a state-of-the-art facility in Boston and set the foundations for their US operations.

11
Critical senior appointments
84
% Of vacancies filled
32
Days average time to hire

RVAC Medicines, an APAC-based biotech firm specializing in mRNA technology, was embarking on an exciting journey to launch a new R&D facility in Boston—a previously unknown territory to them. Facing logistical hurdles in sourcing talent from their APAC HQ and having minimal brand presence in the US, RVAC Medicines turned to us for a solution.

Problems identified

RVAC Medicines grappled with multiple challenges: they were unable to attract local candidates with the required skillset and mRNA experience; they had minimal presence in the US; and as a new firm, they were relatively unknown to the candidate market. Coupled with the logistical issues of recruiting and onboarding from their headquarters in Asia, they required support from specialists closer to their new site location.

 

What was at stake

The launch of their new facility was at risk—they were planning a site launch just 8 months after engaging us. Failure to deliver could impact essential research and development projects, and delay achieving the upcoming Series B funding round they had in their sights.

Results

Our efficient talent acquisition strategy led to a successful launch of the new R&D facility, filling 11 out of 13 roles with an average time to hire of just 32 days. The effectiveness of our solutions and the impact they had on RVAC's business led us to be retained as their preferred staffing partner for 2023, highlighting their trust in our methods and the value we provide.

 

Impact

The success of the recruitment strategy didn't just stop at the statistics. This successful launch was a key element that led RVAC Medicines to secure a major Series B funding round, demonstrating investor confidence in their growth strategy and new R&D facility.

 

Placement details.

During the initial project we appointed 11 strategic placements ahead of the site launch. These included:

  • Vice President, Protein Therapeutics
  • Associate Director, Data Science
  • Associate Director, Quality and Compliance
  • Senior Scientist, Chemistry
  • Senior Scientist, Analytical Development
  • Senior Data Scientist, Computational Biology
  • Senior Research Associate, Formulation
  • Platform Leader, Nanoparticle Technology

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