Overview
A multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company partnered with Brunel to strengthen its talent pipeline in clinical, medical, and regulatory areas. Through a strategic shift to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), the organization expanded operations into new regions and filled over 120 roles in under a year.
Challenge
- Difficulty sourcing high-quality candidates in specialized life sciences roles
- Fragmented recruitment processes across internal HR and multiple staffing agencies
- Lack of structured metrics for high-volume hiring
- Challenges in establishing global roles in Canada, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
Solutions
Brunel collaborated with senior HR and Talent stakeholders to:
- Develop a strategic case for moving global recruitment operations to Canada, backed by local labor insights and economic factors
- Deliver talent mapping and workforce landscape reports for Canada, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
- Transition to an RPO model to scale recruitment effectively across geographies
- Expand RPO support to include a newly acquired rare disease business unit
- Engage candidates through targeted sourcing and networking events tailored to life sciences
Results
- Seamless global role relocation to new regional hubs
- Enhanced recruitment performance using structured KPIs
- Elevated employer brand within competitive life sciences markets
Roles Filled:
- Clinical Research Associates
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Medical Affairs Professionals
- Quality and Compliance Experts
- Scientists and Validation Engineers
Big Wins at a Glance:
- 1 global RPO implementation
- 3 regional hubs activated: Canada, LATAM, Eastern Europe
- 120+ hires within 9 months
Conclusion
Brunel’s deep experience in life sciences recruitment and global RPO delivery enabled this organization to scale efficiently, access top talent across regions, and strengthen its position in key therapeutic areas.
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