Sometimes the best player for your Life Sciences team isn't the one you expected, but the one who brings something no one else thought about.
My recruitment clients often have their own solidified ideas during the role curation phase of Moxee's intake process.
But… so do I.
In February, I was prescreening a candidate for a VP of Sales and BD role I'm working on in the #genomics space in Europe.
And while he was far from paper-perfect… he had that "thing."
We video called, and I just thought... UGGGGH! I CANNOT WAIT TO CALL THEM AND TELL THEM ALL ABOUT YOU!! 🤣
I just… knew. I was energised, and so was he.
During our weekly feedback call, I told the CEO what my reservations were as a result of the “unconventional” profile, but also why this meant he might see things others wouldn’t.
And lo and behold… he accepted the offer one hour ago, despite being up against four others who were their exact type on paper.
My client just knew, too.
But, this also underscores a potential flaw in the biotech recruitment industry.
It's often driven by an internal model that prioritises speed over depth for commission purposes, a fear of losing business, and lacks the sector-specific insight needed to truly champion “unconventional” candidates.
This not only stops creativity/diversity… but also risks turning recruiters into transactional robots with a crappy perception, rather than strategic partners who add lasting value.
Life Sciences startups need minds that often DON'T fit the mould – and that’s where a good recruitment partner comes in.
Connecting the dots that you don’t even see.
Finding your next Life Sciences hire is like when we hired Queenie into the fam.
Sometimes… the one that jumps out isn't the chilled pedigree with a shiny logo.
But the quirky mix that's full of surprises. Like Queenie dawg, and her Queen Ann legs. 🤣
P.S. - Obviously, this is waaaaay less common while I’m filling technical roles.
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