Challenge:
Our client had a key leadership member depart the company for personal reasons. As they worked on securing funding and pushing a drug into clinic, they needed to find someone with both the professionalism to step in and lead an existing team, as well as a highly specialized set of scientific skills.
Solution:
HireMinds has built strong networks within pioneering research spaces, including novel gene editing/protein design, AI/ML-focused drug discovery, and spatial multiomics. When trying to find strong leaders for biotech startups, knowing where to search is half the battle. Often, leaders in big pharma are not used to the limited resources and hands-on approach needed to effectively manage a NewCos. While big pharma can sometimes be the solution, HireMinds has a strong understanding of where to find top candidates from the startup community, whether through VC networks, incubators, or academic affiliations.
Results:
- HireMinds identified 13 qualified candidates for consideration
- 7 were selected for interviews
- 3 went to on-site visits
- References were requested for 2
- 1 lead candidate was identified and was thrilled to accept
- The placed candid was introduced less than 1 week after the job was opened
Learnings:
We provided a variety of options to the client. Some candidates were highly in-line with the company’s early-research area. Others were well-equipped to support the company’s next round of growth. We found that the client gravitated to the best candidates on both sides of that spectrum. Ultimately, finding top talent from different sources can be a valuable strategy in securing a filled role.
Corey Imparato is a Senior Director with a knack for identifying exceptional talent and matching them with groundbreaking opportunities. With a deep understanding of the biotech landscape, he specializes in sourcing, engaging, and securing the brightest minds that push innovation forward. His expertise spans synthetic biology, data science and clinical operations. And is particularly skilled at identifying unique talent from upstarts in life sciences and biotech.