Charles River Laboratories
- 7
- person shortlist presented, 4 people interviewed, 2 at final stage and 1 appointment
- 10 week
- from proposal sign off to offer presentation
- 4 month
- from proposal sign off, passing security checks and candidate start
Following an internal promotion, Charles River Laboratories was looking to appoint a new General Manager for its Research Model Services (RMS) business at its Margate facility in Kent.
The facility specialises in providing a comprehensive range of research models and services, enabling clients to research, discover and develop new therapies. As a commercial breeding facility, it operates to rigorous genetic standards, with a strong focus on animal welfare and biosecurity to meet the specific requirements of its clients' research.
The Challenges
- Location: Hiring for a remote location in an area of the UK, which is less known for core CRO business.
- Site Focus: Limited talent pool due to the specialist nature of animal husbandry and candidates' personal views on animal research.
- Finances: Salary expectations varied significantly depending on candidates' industry backgrounds, particularly across Pharma, CDMO and CRO organisations.
Our Solution
- Conducted a retained search to identify candidates with Life Sciences, CRO or CDMO experience, capable of navigating complex global operations and international service delivery.
- Established a robust Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) and a milestone-based roadmap to ensure clear deadlines and a focused search process.
- Worked closely with the HR Director and senior leadership to understand the required leadership style, strategic experience and ability to drive site-wide development.
- Conducted targeted market mapping and candidate outreach, leveraging the HRS network to deliver a personalised recruitment service both in person and online.
Eberhard RankEV VP of RMSWorking with Ricky Martin and Hyper Recruitment Solutions was an outstanding experience, resulting in one of the best hiring decisions I have made in years. Their professionalism was evident throughout, from the high-quality candidates and insightful executive summaries to the timely management of the entire process. The feedback sessions following interviews were particularly valuable, supporting informed decision-making. Ricky and the team exceeded my expectations and played a key role in our hiring success.


