Scaling Bioprocessing Talent for a Global Life Sciences Leader
Advanced RPO delivered end-to-end recruiting to meet a post-pandemic production surge—then flexed support as demand normalized.
Situation: STRUGGLING TO SCALE HIRING AMID SUDDEN DEMAND SURGE
A global bioprocessing-focused life sciences company faced an unprecedented spike in demand when major biopharma customers placed long-horizon orders for critical components in the post-COVID period.
Roles were not purely entry-level; many required cleanroom manufacturing experience, meticulous documentation, and the ability to follow technical drawings and SOPs. The organization also sought to address early turnover drivers (including pay competitiveness) while accelerating time-to-hire across production, assembly, and materials functions.
To hit aggressive delivery timelines while maintaining stringent quality and compliance standards, the company needed to supplement its internal recruiting capacity quickly, and wanted the fastest and most cost-effective path to scale hiring without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Solution: FLEXIBLE RPO PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING TALENT
Advanced RPO developed a scalable, end-to-end recruitment solution that flexed with the client’s production cycles. We managed the full process — from market calibration and pay-rate advisement to multi-channel sourcing, screening, offer management, and onboarding — calibrated to the unique requirements of bioprocessing and cleanroom environments.
Sample roles filled included:
- Fabrication Technicians
- Manufacturing Operators
- Manufacturing Associates
- Assembly Technicians
- Material Handlers
Using insights from our Advanced Talent Intelligence, we uncovered market compensation data that helped the client understand how pay rates were impacting offer acceptance and retention. With those insights, our consultative approach improved hiring outcomes, while our program design enabled rapid ramp-up during the surge and a measured taper as order volume normalized, without burdening their internal team.
Results: 400+ hires, reduction in turnover, and lasting partnership
Since the partnership began in 2021, Advanced RPO has filled more than 400 positions across the client’s U.S. operations supporting large-scale production increases while maintaining quality and compliance. Key outcomes include:
- 400+ total hires to date, aligning workforce capacity with fluctuating production needs.
- Reduction in turnover: Competitive pay-rate recommendations and precise screening improved candidate fit and reduced early turnover.
- Scalable recruitment support: Recruiting capacity expanded rapidly during peak demand and flexed down as hiring needs decreased, without disruption to business operations.
- Long-term partnership: A trusted collaboration spanning multiple years, providing ongoing recruiting expertise for evolving life sciences and cleanroom manufacturing needs.