In today’s competitive Life Sciences market, attracting and retaining the right talent is key to sustaining growth, especially in regions with diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes. This case study examines how Kinetic assisted a major industry player in overcoming hiring challenges in the Middle East, successfully filling critical roles across multiple functions and laying a strong foundation for future expansion.
Client Overview:
Our client is a leading multinational company, providing laboratory solutions and services globally. They were referred to Kinetic by colleagues in the industry and approached us exclusively to strengthen their workforce across multiple critical roles. They recognized our expertise, extensive network, and experience in delivering high-quality candidates. The goal was to find talent that met technical, regulatory, and cultural requirements while balancing the recruitment of both expat and national candidates.
Objectives:
⬩ Fill Critical Positions Efficiently: Ensure timely recruitment of key roles across administrative, technical, sales, and operational functions to support the client’s ongoing business growth and project deadlines.
⬩ Maintain a Balanced Workforce of Expats and Nationals: Achieve an optimal mix of local and international talent to meet regulatory requirements, support diversity and inclusion, and bring global best practices while retaining local expertise.
⬩ Ensure Smooth Recruitment: Execute a seamless recruitment process that integrates with the client’s operational timelines, minimizes disruption, and keeps candidates engaged throughout the hiring journey. The goal was to maintain a high-quality candidate experience while meeting strategic staffing objectives.
⬩ Leverage Expertise and Network for Quality Hires: Use Kinetics’ deep market knowledge, industry connections, and team experience to source and attract top-tier talent that aligns with technical requirements and organizational culture.
⬩ Support Strategic Growth and Future Needs: Beyond filling immediate vacancies, anticipate the client’s future workforce needs and build a talent pipeline to support long-term growth in the Middle East.
Positions Filled:
Kinetic successfully recruited top-tier professionals for a wide spectrum of positions, including:
⬩ Administration & HR: Administration Officer (x 2), Administrative Executive, HR Administrator, HR Director & HR Specialist
⬩ Finance & Compliance: Compliance Officer, Finance Executive & Financial Controller
⬩ Sales & Commercial: Commercial Manager, Country Sales Manager, Marketing Director, Sales Executive (x 2), Sales Manager (x 2) & Tender Executive
⬩ Operations & Logistics: Application Specialist (x 2), Logistics Officer, Order Processor, Service Coordinator & Service Engineer (x 3)
Our Approach:
✔ Exclusive Partnership: Leveraged our exclusive engagement to prioritize the client’s hiring needs, ensuring top candidates were sourced and evaluated efficiently.
✔ Targeted Sourcing: Identified high-calibre candidates across administrative, technical, sales, and operational functions using our deep market network.
✔ Tailored Screening: Assessed candidates against technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and cultural fit to meet client expectations.
✔ Ongoing Engagement: Maintained proactive communication with candidates to enhance experience, reduce drop-offs, and ensure readiness for client requirements.
Results:
✔ Total Positions Filled (12 months): 25
✔ Geographic Distribution: Hires are strategically spread across the region, with 40% based in Saudi Arabia, 16% in Oman, and 44% in the UAE, ensuring coverage aligned with client operations and regional workforce requirements.
✔ Process Efficiency: Streamlined recruitment process without compromising quality or candidate experience.
Client Testimonial:
“When we partnered with Kinetic, our goal was to strengthen our workforce across the Middle East while balancing regulatory, cultural, and technical needs. They quickly became more than a recruitment agency; they acted as a true partner, understanding our business and delivering exceptional candidates for even the most challenging roles. Their market knowledge, proactive approach, and seamless process helped us fill critical positions across multiple functions, positioning us for continued growth in the region.”
Conclusion:
Through an exclusive partnership, Kinetic has successfully addressed the client’s talent needs across multiple critical roles and continues to support their ongoing recruitment requirements. This ongoing engagement demonstrates our ability to deliver high-quality, tailored recruitment solutions that drive strategic growth in the Life Sciences sector.