Shepherd Regulatory Search is the premier staffing agency dedicated to locating, recruiting, and hiring regulatory affairs and life sciences professionals. In fact, that’s all we do. Our laser-focused team of RA professionals understands the unique requirements of the regulatory affairs space. We live and breathe the latest industry trends and hiring practices.

We recognize that every regulatory affairs search and every client is unique. We also recognize the need for a mutual, sincere and trusted commitment to success.

We frequently get that question from our hiring clients and candidates. So let’s walk through our proprietary, straightforward seven-step process.

1. First, we need to establish the type of engagement that best fits your search objectives.

The engagement guidelines will ensure a mutual commitment to success, within your budget and hiring timelines. There are four engagement models that serve as guidelines for your customized solution:

• Contingent Search
• Exclusive Contingent Search
• Co-Tained (or Engaged) Search
• Retained Search

Don’t see a model that fits your exact needs? Call us, and we will customize a plan for you.

2. Next, we need to understand your requirement.

This takes place in an initial consultation with your hiring team. Here’s what we’re going to do:

• Define the scope of the project and create a concise profile of the position to be filled
• Design a customized search strategy using our extensive database, external resources and our professional network
• Create our messaging strategy to effectively and accurately represent your organization, brand, and culture

3. Now we’re ready to start researching the best-of-the-best candidates for your search using:

• Extensive internal and industry-based research
• Competitive information on companies in your space
• Thoroughly vetted industry sources
• Confidential referrals
• Passive candidate referrals

Our research model focuses only on high-impact candidates.

4. At this point, we’ve identified, vetted, and qualified several candidates. We’re ready to start the recruitment process.

Here’s what you can expect:

• We become your spokesperson, presenting your unique opportunity
• We contact candidates on a direct, personal basis on your behalf
• We examine the qualifications of each candidate against the comprehensive profiles developed during the planning stage
• We select the top candidates, conduct a personality assessment, and perform a preliminary reference check

5. Now we’re ready to present you and your team with the most qualified candidates:

• We verify all candidates’ references, education, and experience
• We present only the most qualified candidates, in the context of your requirements, for your consideration
• We assist you in scheduling and monitoring the interview process
• We perform a detailed evaluation of each candidate’s motives, background, and offer expectations
• We engage with all candidates after the interview to provide you with timely, personal feedback
• We help you negotiate the terms and conditions of employment, etc.

6. It’s time to start the official offer process.

The final decision on selecting the best candidate is your call. We’re there the entire time to assist you and your team during this critical stage and will facilitate communications regarding compensation, relocation, and additional benefits.

Additional services we can help with during the offer stage include:

• Development and presentation of final offer
• Working with the candidate through the complex process of resigning from their current position
• Addressing potential counteroffers, etc.

7. We’re almost done, but not quite! Our team is here to assist you with the onboarding process in the following areas:

• Working with your team to ensure the candidate’s smooth transition into the new position
• Maintaining an ongoing relationship with your new employee to ensure that all expectations are met
• Assisting you with employee satisfaction and working toward long-term retention during the challenging first year of employment

Contact Our Life Science Regulatory Affairs Recruiters Today

At Shepherd Regulatory Search, we partner with our clients to find the absolute best candidates available in the regulatory affairs and life sciences sectors. Our proprietary process is RA industry-tested and RA client-approved.

We are meticulous about finding the right candidate to fill your business-critical position. We’re also committed to finding the right engagement plan to fit your budget and hiring timeline.

Interested in hearing more about our process? We’d love to hear about your regulatory affairs hiring and staffing needs. Give us a call today at (772) 212-2753.