The Talent Crossover: Extending Your Workforce Through Supplier Partnerships

The convergence of advanced manufacturing technologies with a new generation of novel therapeutics focused on treating the previously “undruggable” is paving the way for innovation and reinvention across the industry. However, the specialized skillsets and cutting-edge technologies necessary for the production of these complex molecules are leading to a shortage of qualified candidates in the biopharma workforce. As a result, more companies are looking for “team extensions” and support models that can help them expand their capacity without having to seek new hires.

Suppliers play a vital role in fulfilling these talent gaps for their customers by building teams that can take that burden away from their customers. In addition, the historically transactional relationship between suppliers and drug manufacturers is falling to the wayside in favor of an ongoing partnership where suppliers become an extension of their customers’ business.

This article outlines hiring and training strategies that could be effective in strengthening a supplier’s internal teams as well as how they can help guide their customers through each step of the process and what they will need along the way. Experts from Sartorius also discuss how to organize these skillsets and teams into a functional structure of support no matter where a customer is in the world, as their needs can be influenced by a number of factors based on their location.

Download the complete article to learn more about what the future demands from your organization and whether the supplier you choose is ready to meet the challenge.