An oncology-focused biotech startup opening its regional headquarters in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) faced a critical challenge of filling 30 key roles across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and drug safety quickly and effectively. With tight clinical timelines and mounting investor pressure, the company needed a talent partner that could move fast and deliver the right expertise.

The biotech aimed to quickly fill specialized roles in immuno-oncology and cell therapy. Yoh’s recruiters, experienced in both the RTP market and the oncology space, teamed up with the client’s hiring managers to understand each role’s unique requirements and the company’s long-term goals. With that insight, we launched a targeted outreach strategy and leveraged our network of qualified professionals to deliver the right talent and expertise at the right time. Key deliverables included:

• A Rapid Discovery Phase: Yoh’s recruiters embedded with the client’s hiring teams to learn not just job specs, but company culture, protocol goals, and growth strategy. This helped them craft targeted, compelling pitches that attracted the right experts to help the client meet their goals.
• Targeted Sourcing Strategy: Yoh tapped into a curated network of oncology professionals, many with niche expertise like immuno-oncology and cell therapy. By combining passive outreach with strategic advertising and referral incentives, Yoh’s recruiters quickly built strong pipelines.
• Critical Placements: Within nine months, all 30 roles were filled, from clinical trial managers and regulatory strategists to CRAs and senior directors. A year later, 95% of those hires were still in place, helping the company hit key milestones and move into Phase III trials ahead of schedule.
  
  

Here’s what helped make the partnership a success:

• Embedded, High-Touch Approach: Yoh’s recruiters integrated directly with the client’s team, offering high-touch support that built trust and ensured alignment from day one.
• Specialized Talent Acquisition: With deep industry expertise, Yoh provided targeted sourcing and outreach strategies to identify and engage the right candidates across clinical, regulatory, and safety functions.
• A Focus on Meeting Critical Deadlines: Yoh’s support helped the client keep pace with tight clinical timelines and growing investor expectations..
  

Three years later, the client successfully completed their study, and their best-in-class oncology drug received FDA approval. In clinical research, where every hire matters, Yoh did more than fill critical roles - we helped the biotech scale with confidence. As the company prepares for future trials and potential expansions, our team remains a trusted partner ready to support their next phase of growth.

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