Sourcing a Growing Biotech with 21 Top-Notch Professionals
Challenge
Working as a preferred partner across their translational team Warman O’Brien were tasked with assisting a growing biotech from series A funding through to their IPO during an exciting expansion stage. Through briefing with both Talent Acquisition and Line Managers, we have been responsible for finding candidates for multiple flexible focusing cross data science, bioinformatics, biostats, scientific and QA/QC. The client is focusing on developing novel cancer therapeutics that are the first of their kind, as such, there are not many candidates with the experience they were looking for on the market.
Approach
We mapped out the UK market, specifically focusing on candidates who had experience in areas where skillsets would be transferable, such as Machine Learning, DNA Sequencing, CRISPR, and gene editing. Each role required a proactive search of passive candidates, the majority of which came from our existing network. Where appropriate, detailed shortlists were provided before moving to the initial screening.
Average time to hire 5 weeks
21 hires
Development of a novel personalised cancer therapeutics
The Results
3 x Bioinformatics Specialists
5 x Scientific Researchers
2 x TMF Focused Clinical Research Specialists
2 x Project Management Clinical Operations
2 x Clinical Research Associates
7 x Data Scientists / Statisticians
The Warman O’Brien team act as an extension of our Talent Acquisition team, working diligently to identify technical talent within niche domains. We have been impressed by their ability to reach talent in both academic and industry settings which other suppliers are not able to identify. The team deliver our message with clarity whilst helping to guide us around market conditions and providing solutions with skillsets we hadn’t even considered. I would highly recommend them as a recruitment partner from entry level up to leadership positions in any science-led organisation.
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