Scaling Global Growth: Strategic Talent Partnership Enabling International Expansion

Background

A leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) specialising in small molecule drug products and large molecule drug substance, from complex oral solid dose, semi-solid, biologics to sterile injectable pharmaceutical products, set out on an ambitious international expansion strategy. However, they faced key talent challenges: building strong talent pipelines in new markets where they had limited presence.  

The Challenge 

The company was poised for rapid international growth but faced several key challenges:  

• Limited brand presence outside of their home market in Asia

• Need for specialized talent in new geographic regions 

• Requirement for a partner who understood both global CDMO operations and local market dynamics 

• Necessity to maintain strong cultural values during rapid expansion 

The Solution

The company partnered with Vector Talent, known for its deep understanding of the CDMO industry and global recruitment dynamics. This partnership enabled:

• Targeted Talent Acquisition: Market-specific recruitment campaigns, cultural alignment assessments, and compelling outreach strategies.

• Comprehensive Service Integration: Solutions evolved over time, including executive search, embedded recruitment, leadership assessments, and strategic advisory services.

• Strategic Talent Placement: Key leadership hires and advisory appointments that directly supported business expansion.

Key Outcomes

• Leadership Team Development: Built strong teams in newly established markets.

• Strategic Talent Placement: Secured industry experts across functions from finance, human resources to commercial and operations, who played transformative roles in the company's global expansion.

• Sustained Partnership for Growth: Ongoing collaboration to refine leadership pipelines and support entry into new markets.

One notable success was the placement of a strategic advisor who later transitioned to a key executive role, driving critical collaborations in the biologics sector.

As the company continues its global expansion, this talent partnership remains a cornerstone of its strategic growth, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and evolving industry innovation.