Case Study

Reducing Time-to-Hire for a Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Learn how iPlace helped a US-based pharma manufacturer cut hiring delays and improve workforce productivity through process optimization and offshore delivery.

THE CHALLENGE

A US-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company with operations across North America, Europe, and APAC was facing prolonged hiring cycles, with an average time-to-hire of 46 days.

Key challenges included:

  • Prolonged hiring cycles delaying projects
  • Candidate rejections from unclear requirements
  • Delayed hiring manager feedback globally
  • Repeated vacancies in high-attrition roles

Extended vacancies led to productivity loss, operational inefficiencies, and revenue leakage — putting both short-term execution and long-term growth at risk.

THE ACTION

Phase 1 - Diagnosing Hiring Bottlenecks

We identified process gaps that were slowing hiring, including candidate rejections for skills not listed in job descriptions and misalignment on cultural fit. To address this, we introduced structured intake calls with hiring managers to clarify requirements before initiating searches.

Phase 2 - Improving Stakeholder Alignment

Two dedicated Account Managers were assigned for stakeholder coordination. To reduce delays caused by slow feedback, roles pending hiring manager input were deprioritized. Candidate feedback status was reviewed during regular cadence calls to drive accountability.

Phase 3 - Building Scalable Talent Pipelines

We built curated talent pipelines for recurring roles and positions with high attrition and dropout rates. This ensured faster access to pre-qualified candidates and improved first-time-right submissions across regions.

THE RESULT

45%

Reduction in
Time-to-Hire

21

Days Reduced in Hiring Cycles

30%

Less Costs via Offshore Delivery

These improvements minimized productivity loss, reduced revenue leakage, and enabled the client to meet project timelines more consistently across global operations.

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