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  • Publish Date: Posted 10 months ago
  • Author: Jake Thomas

Partnering with a Cell & Gene Therapy Client

Executive Summary

Next Phase has worked within the fields of Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals and Medical Technology for over 18 years. Back in 2013-2014 we began to hear more and more about the Cell & Gene Therapy sector, which was showing the potential to become a fast-growing area.

Client Overview

Through a mutual contact, in early 2014 we were introduced to a Cell & Gene Therapy organisation (from here called “Partner”) that had been set up to act as a facilitator for a range of ATMP & Viral Vector projects, in both development and manufacturing. They provide resources and scientific expertise to academic spin-outs, start-up biotechs and larger organisations, to enable these collaborators to advance quickly into clinical trials and process scale-up. In addition to expertise, they setup and manage development and manufacture of ATMPs and facilities with their collaborators. Partner has needed to hire a range of individuals with very specific expertise, across multiple functions including lab-based Scientific, Bioinformatics, Quality, IT (Support, LIMS Administration and SoftwareDevelopment) and Supply Chain roles.

Recruitment Solution

From the outset, Next Phase assigned an Account Manager as the central point of contact to Partner, with a second individual included in all communication for contingency. As Partner has grown over the last 10 years, this relationship has expanded and we now have a team of 4 people assigned to the Partner account, all of whom have detailed knowledge of Partner’s culture, company structure and job roles. We manage all correspondence centrally and this process works very efficiently.
Outside of the more transactional side of filling positions, we also support Partner with other projects. For example:
  • We have provided market comparison/salary benchmarking reports.
  • We have provided market & competitor insights, as well as best practice guidance on competitive benefits packages within the industry.
  • We have invited key individuals from Partner to accompany us at industry events, such as the Advanced Therapies Congress in London, where they joined us in a roundtable discussion about addressing skills shortages in the ATMP sector (click here to view the report).
  • We refer graduates (at no fee to Next Phase) to Partner’s graduate internship / apprenticeship scheme.
  • Moreover, we take a very active role in promoting their business within our candidate community, through our social channels as well as through our direct candidate communication.

Results

Over the last 10 years, Next Phase has filled over 81 positions with Partner. Jobs we have filled since 2020 include:
  • Head of Analytical Development
  • IT Systems Project Manager
  • Industrialisation Scientist
  • Data Integrity Analyst
  • Lead Bioprocessing Scientist
  • Test Analyst
  • QC Scientist
  • Intellectual
  • Property Manager
  • Programme Manager
  • Bioprocessing Scientist
  • Senior Viral Vector Scientist
  • GMP Trainer
  • Business Development Executive
  • Senior Process Development Scientist
  • QA Specialist
  • IT Service Delivery & Enterprise Architect Manager

Conclusion

This case study illustrates Next Phase’s credentials as a genuinely specialis recruitment consultancy within Cell & Gene Therapies. When you have specific requirements and need to fill permanent or contract positions with people who have exactly the right background, it is essential to partner with an agency with the expertise, connections and resources to represent you, and who can become a true collaborative partner.

Contact Information

Telephone: 01403 216216
Email: jobs@nextphaserecruitment.com
Website: https://www.nextphaserecruitment.com