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What are some of the biggest mistakes you see leaders make when hiring?
Beyond "rinse and repeat:" How to avoid the top hiring trap in life sciences
In this Mix on Talent clip, our team dives into a common pitfall we see across the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors: the “rinse and repeat” hiring mistake.
Many leaders lean heavily on their trusted networks and past performance when building teams. While loyalty is important, assuming that an individual’s success in one environment will automatically translate to another – without accounting for the new therapeutic area, the specific culture of the organization, or whether they are entering a launch phase – can be a costly error.
Insights
Key takeaways for your talent strategy:
Context is Everything
Success in a large pharma environment is fundamentally different from the agility required in a small, emerging biotech.
Benchmark for the Specific Opportunity
Leaders should avoid simply hiring from their existing inner circles and instead seek out the “packs” of high-performing talent they may not yet know.
Assess Generalizability
Before making a hire, rigorously consider how well a candidate’s previous wins will translate to your current business strategy.
At Mix, we believe the best talent solutions are built on behavioral science and custom assessments that ensure the “right mix” for long-term success.