In the fast-paced world of life sciences, timely access to specialized talent can be the difference between success and stagnation. Compass recently partnered with a biopharmaceutical company in the autoimmune disease prevention space that faced similar challenges during their recent search for skilled professionals.
The company encountered some hurdles in their recruitment process as they attempted to move away from a third-party vendor for their insurance specialist (IS) roles. It was vital they filled these critical positions quickly, as a prolonged vacancy of this insurance expertise would disrupt operations and hinder relationships with healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients. The ramifications of delayed hiring were dire, risking revenue loss and customer dissatisfaction.
Fortunately, the company found Compass, a leading provider of life sciences staffing and consulting solutions. Compass’s ability to rapidly source top-notch candidates and deliver high-quality hiring solutions emerged as the perfect remedy. Read on as we examine how Compass ensured a smooth transition for the organization, empowering them to thrive in their dynamic field.
Initial Challenges
The biopharmaceutical company needed to swiftly identify and onboard temporary talent to fill their IS positions and replace the services previously provided by the third-party vendor.
Additionally, the client was acquired during the partnership, adding friction in the hiring timeline. It was crucial their business operations remained intact and uninterrupted, so the company could continue to serve healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients.
The company’s unique position in the market with an innovative solution for Type 1 Diabetes presented distinct challenges. With no comparable offerings available, it was difficult to find candidates with expertise specific to this niche treatment.
Not to mention, the launch of a new product without a permanent J-Code, coupled with the absence of established payer policies, complicated the hiring process further.
Thankfully, Compass has extensive experience staffing highly specialized positions in the life sciences industry. The client knew Compass had filled similar roles for billion-dollar companies; this track record provided the client with confidence in Compass’s ability to deliver quality talent swiftly.
The successful completion of the project, which entailed hiring and training the new IS team, would have a positive impact on the client’s team, HCPs, and patients alike. It would lead to improved business value propositions (BVPs), directly enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of accurate coverage.
Standout Solutions
Throughout the partnership, Stephen Butters, Director of Business Development at Compass, and the highly skilled recruiting team, maintained frequent check-ins, pursued feedback, and promptly provided resumes of qualified candidates to the client.
This approach kept lines of communication open and expedited the hiring process. Compass successfully navigated the unique requirements of the client and adapted to their evolving circumstances.
Delivering Success
Compass’s work played a major role in helping the company achieve its goals. The Compass team perfectly balanced between patience and acting swiftly when necessary, providing the client with the experienced insurance specialists they urgently needed.
Compass enabled a seamless transition away from their former third-party vendor, ensuring uninterrupted operations and facilitating accurate coverage understanding for HCPs and patients.
“If you need to quickly staff top-notch case managers or reimbursement specialists, Compass Consulting is the way to go,” said the client’s Executive Director of Patient Services. “They find talent quickly, are super communicative, and can work through contracting negotiations in hours.”
Compass is honored to serve a company positively impacting so many lives. They look forward to witnessing the organization’s continued advancements in innovative autoimmune disease treatments.