On-demand Webinar
Making Contract Talent Work:
How Life Sciences Teams Stay Agile
Practical strategies for building a flexible, high-impact workforce that scales with your most critical milestones.
In the fast-paced world of life sciences, momentum is everything. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a clinical trial, preparing for a pre-commercial launch, or managing the shifting demands of a commercialized product, your success depends on having the right talent in place at exactly the right time.
Staying productive requires a strategic approach to workforce planning – one that balances permanent stability with the agility of contingent expertise. Join Chris Sauls, Director of Business Development at Mix Talent, for a practical session on how life sciences leaders can strategically leverage contract talent to keep key projects moving.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- Strategic Advantages: How to tap into niche expertise and scale your workforce up or down to align with clinical and commercial milestones.
- Timing and Purpose: Identifying the optimal moments to choose a contractor over a direct hire – from regulatory deadlines to specialized project support.
- Best Practices for Success: Practical tips for structured onboarding and integrating contingent staff to ensure cultural alignment and high performance.
- Managing Risks: How to navigate compliance, vetting, and legal requirements to protect your project’s success.
Meet the presenter
Chris Sauls
Director, Business Development
Chris brings over 25 years of staffing experience to Mix Talent. Throughout his career, Chris has worked with a variety of life sciences companies with a prominent focus in the pre-commercial arena. With a Masters in Physiology from NCSU, Chris has been able to utilize his education to better understand his clients’ needs—making each relationship more effective. With his client-focused approach, Chris has a track record for providing innovative solutions for a diverse slate of clients over his staffing tenure.