A bi-coastal Series A biotech company advancing innovative therapies had to quickly scale its team, requiring the build of foundational HR infrastructure ahead of its first clinical trial. With cutting-edge science at the core of its mission, the company needed to attract top talent – scientists, clinical development experts, and seasoned executives – to ensure both short term goal achievement and long-term alignment with its purpose-driven approach to patient care.
Partnering closely with leadership, we developed a strategy to support this company through its initial build. We designed and implemented scalable business practices and HR frameworks, including:
- A mission-aligned hiring approach, ensuring cultural and scientific excellence in every addition to the team.
- A structured onboarding experience to integrate new hires efficiently and with care.
- A deliberate approach to culture and organizational effectiveness, communications, and ways of working through the use of DiSC assessments, onsites, and a baseline employee engagement survey in the first year.
In the first year, we built a high-performing team, defining key leadership roles and laying the groundwork for long-term success.
The results speak for themselves:
- Zero turnover – a testament to the cohesive work environment and strong employee engagement.
- A learning and development strategy and plan, fostering career growth and continuous learning at the individual and organizational level.
- A deeply rooted connection to the patient and care-giver community, reinforcing the company’s mission-driven approach.
By combining strategic HR practices with deep industry insight, this company has built a team ready to drive innovation and transform patient care.