MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY · SWITZERLAND
Device Development
Challenge
A pharmaceutical client preparing to scale its product development pipeline, faced a critical talent bottleneck in R&D. Niche roles were taking months to fill, which created difficulties for managers working against aggressive timelines. The organisation needed a recruitment partner who understood skills around drug delivery devices and could deliver talent quickly.
Solution
Verena provided flexible hiring models (contract, contract‑to‑hire, and permanent) to support both immediate technical needs and long‑term product roadmap growth. Targeted recruitment across different skills, including Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors, Primary Packaging, Project Leads, DHF Management, Risk Management, as well as support with wearable devices and Cyber Security. Streamlined screening process for high priority roles and accelerated shortlisting.
“Our hiring needs changed regularly as the programme developed. Verena adapted swifly and continued to deliver high-quality talent across multiple disciplines. Their flexibility and engagement made them an asset across our leadership team." (Director of R&D.)
Result
Quick response time in Verena’s recruitment process, led to major reduction in time-to-hire, easing timeline pressure on management. 18 critical device development roles filled across different skills. Framework now in place to support every stage of the client’s device development journey, with a strong future pipeline of talent.
VERENA'S KEY ATTRIBUTES
● Flexible hiring models - Contract and Permanent hiring.
● Targeted recruitment to source niche skills.
● Response Speed & Understanding the critical needs of the client.
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