Client Profile
- Industry: Life Sciences
- Practice: Strategy & Operations
- Function: Supply Chain
- Roles Hired: Consultant to Manager
- Location: Boston, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago
Our client, a global strategy consulting firm was looking to establish a dedicated Life Sciences Supply Chain practice within their broader Strategy & Operations division. The aim was to scale a team of delivery-focused consultants with deep sector expertise while maintaining credibility and operational impact.
The Task
Historically, the firm operated with a generalist approach to Strategy & Operations projects. Rising demand in Life Sciences required specialists who combined:
- Deep supply chain, operations, and procurement expertise
- Proven consulting delivery skills
- Ability to make an immediate impact on client engagements
Finding candidates with this rare combination of sector knowledge and consulting experience was a challenge.
The Solution
We adopted a consultative, market-led approach:
Market Mapping & Role Definition
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to define the ideal Life Sciences Supply Chain profile
- Aligned on target consulting backgrounds, skillsets, project experience, and indicators of sector depth
Focused Outreach and Messaging
- Focused exclusively on candidates with demonstrable Life Sciences supply chain experience
- Positioned opportunities as practice-build roles with high visibility, ownership, and long-term progression
Additional Generalist Talent
- Leveraged candidates blending broader sector knowledge with Life Sciences experience
- Provided the client flexibility and scalability within the strategy and operations practice
The Result
By combining targeted specialist searches with broader talent mapping, our client was able to secure high-quality candidates quickly, establish immediate delivery capacity, and lay the foundation for senior levels to continue expanding revenue streams.
Consultant Hire
Time to hire: 43 days
- Nearly half of CVs submitted progressed to first interviews
- 1 in 3 first-round interviews advanced to final-round interviews
- 1 in 4 final-round interviews resulted in an offer
2x Manager Hires:
Time to hire: 68 days
For the manager roles, the slightly longer timeline reflects the seniority and selectivity required. Qualifying calls ensured that only candidates with deep Life Sciences supply chain expertise and immediate delivery capability progressed, supporting high-quality outcomes.
- 88% of CVs led to interviews
- Over half of first-round interviews progressed to final rounds
- 1 in 2 final-round interviews resulted in an offer.
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Next Steps
Reach out to Ben Thompsett (Generalist) or Henry Sweetland (Life Sciences) if you are looking for similar support.
