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Empowering Scalable Growth in Targeted Alpha Therapy with Flexible Workforce Solution

Skill Sets Supported

Quality Specialists, Chemistry Technicians, Research Associates, Histology Technicians, QC Analysts and Chemists, GMP Manufacturing Technicians, Biotech Quality Specialists, Associate Scientists, Research Technicians, Animal Technicians, Computer Systems Validation Specialists, and Cell Culture Technicians.

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Business Problem

Client is a leader in developing next-generation targeted therapies for oncology using a highly potent alpha-emitting radioisotope therapy. Their focus lies in addressing high unmet medical needs for cancer patients, particularly those unresponsive to existing therapies. The client aims to harness their targeted alpha therapy’s capacity for selective destruction of cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues.

The client faced multiple challenges as they expanded operations

Limited Radioisotope Supply:

  • Scarcity of supply slowed progress in scaling targeted alpha therapies.

High Employee Turnover:

  • Increased recruitment and training costs were hindering operations, particularly in their specialized radioisotope-focused research.

Expansion Goals:

  • The client needed a staffing partner to quickly provide qualified candidates for their growing 11,000-square-foot facility and complex research operations

Results

  • Astrix filled over 74% of critical roles, providing qualified candidates within an average of 36 hours.
  • By streamlining hiring processes and forming strategic partnerships, we accelerated the hire rate and reduced turnover, significantly cutting the time-to-fill for key positions.
  • As a result, the client was able to focus on advancing their therapeutic pipeline, transitioning quickly from the
    preclinical phase to clinical research

Astrix Solution

Astrix conducted a thorough assessment of the client’s staffing needs and delivered a tailored solution that included:

  • Customized staffing strategy: We targeted top experts in radiopharmaceuticals and bioconjugation, leveraging a networking campaign with a state agency supporting cancer research to reach passive candidates often missed by traditional recruitment methods.
  • Rapid candidate fulfillment: Streamlined the candidate selection process, delivering highly qualified professionals that matched client’s needs, allowing them to accelerate their research efforts.
  • Turnover reduction: By shifting from an FTE model to contract/consulting, we reduced turnover, allowing the client to assess skills and cultural fit, building a cohesive, high-performing team.
  • High touch service model: Through ongoing communication, we aligned both client and candidate goals, proactively ensuring job  satisfaction and long-term success

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