meet - qa brochure
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Our Brand
Our brand has been defined by our three founding directors who sought to build an agency on five core pillars - Quality; Positivity; Integrity; Creativity and Success. Meet’s founders implemented this concept by working with every consultant that has joined the business ensuring that the promises made to clients are met by a team of consultants who are just as passionate about the work they do.
The result has been a deserved reputation for excellence, an award-winning attitude and – most importantly – extremely happy customers. Our client retention rate alone speaks to the level of satisfaction we provide, and candidates tell us they feel both supported and empowered as we help them further their careers.
Our History
Founded in 2009, Meet are a privately owned life sciences search agency that partner with a range of top Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Clinical Research Organisations. Through seven years of development we have reached a number of milestones but we have always been aware that our history has been built on the belief that every client relationship is fundamental to our growth. We strive to exceed expectations and ensure a high level of service is continuously delivered to our clients. Evidence of our values in practice has seen us become accredited by APSCo and additionally we have recently been awarded the ‘Gold’ standard by Investors in People.
We are determined to make sure our past defines the future for every client, candidate and employee that interact with Meet.
QA Introduction
Along with Medical Affairs, Quality Assurance is now of Meet’s fastest growing markets with offering across permanent and contract/freelance on contingency and retained services. We support our clients and candidates across the UK and Europe and pride ourselves on our open, friendly approach by going the extra mile. As shown by our name, we strive to meet all our clients and candidates to better understand their needs.
Our QA coverage includes:
- All levels from QA officer through to Head of QA/QA Director level, including Qualified Persons- Development, Quality Control, Production, Distributions and Inspections- GMP, GDP, GCP, GXP and Validation
“To build a brilliant Life Sciences staffing company that people love working for, working with and want to shout about.
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Hi I’m Paul, I have 18 years recruitment experience, I was previously a director at a FTSE250 recruitment company, and been involved in Life Sciences for 12 years, based in London, I’m readily available to offer his support and guidance for any key accounts.
I’m a Business Manager overseeing all of our European permanent recruitment team. Having specialised within the life sciences industry for over 4 years I have a proven track record of being able to deliver into those ‘hard to fill’ roles, ranging from Management all the way up to Senior Director and VP level positions.
I started my recruitment career within the IT market, prior to having a natural transition into Life Sciences in October 2013. Working here at Meet has allowed me to utilise my scientific knowledge I obtained from my Honour’s degree in Biomedical Science and this has led me to now being the main point of contact for permanent Quality Assurance recruitment in the UK and Europe. I have built an ever growing network of talented candidates within this market of which I have placed many throughout our extensive client base which ranges from start up’s through to Leading Global organisations including Pharmas, CROs, Biotechs and more..
My role is to recruit into the contract side of our Quality Assurance business, focusing solely in the South of the UK. I work closely with top CROs, Biotechs and Pharma companies within the UK, providing job opportunities from entry level Officers to Directors of Quality. I am confident my network of candidates in this field is very comprehensive as I recruit specifically within Quality Assurance. I am always looking to ensure I fully understand my candidates and clients’ needs whilst building a strong network to fill roles promptly at a high quality.
Paul McGuire - CEO
Nick Antonelli - Business Manager
Guled Samatar - Recruiter
Will Lewis - Recruiter
My area of focus is the contract market within Quality Assurance. Geographically, I focus on roles in the North of England, Wales and Scotland. This focused approach has allowed me to build up an in-depth network of candidates and I can isolate difficult to find skillsets. My aim is to source candidates that meet the needs of my clients both in terms of technical expertise and personality.
Matt Dixon - Recruiter
Meet Unique Selling Points:
• Senior Management led model – All clients have a senior manager as a point of contact and youwould be no different, with the degree of contact tailored to you.
• Happy consultants – Knowing that one of the most common frustrations for clients is a continuingchange of contact at agencies, we pride ourselves on our consultant retention levels; having one of thehighest retention rates in the industry. This combined with our senior management led model ensuresthat you do not have to continually ‘start afresh’ with new consultants.
• 100% client retention – From the beginning we have always put the client and candidateexperience first. In over 7 years we have never lost a client and pride ourselves on the strength of ourrelationships.
• Vertical markets and passive networks – All consultants focus on defined vertical markets ensuringthat you will always have access to a market expert. A key part of this is advising clients on markettrends and utilising our passive networks to source the right candidates for both skillset and companyculture.
• Performance - To give you confidence in our capabilities to support pharmaceutical recruitment, weare currently the leading provider for several top 10 pharmas (including AstraZeneca), and possess arange of exclusive arrangements with small to mediums biotechs, pharmas and CROs
We are not an agency to overpromise and under-deliver, therefore with each of our clients we made a strategic decision to work with
them, reviewing their requirements against our capabilities.
How we ensure the client comes first
Like in every recruitment environment, our consultant teams do have targets. However, here at Meet we are targeted on service and not KPIs; quality rather than quantity. To reflect and encourage this, we talk about ratios rather than KPIs; expecting the highest ratios any consultant possesses to be 2:1 ratio of CVs:interview and 5:1 ratio of interview:placement.
This is key to Meet’s success in cultivating and fostering long term partnerships, and guaranteeing that you are receiving strong profiles that have been shortlisted and screened both for skillset and personality. We are your filter ensuring that your recruitment process is as efficient as possible, making sure your time is not wasted.
To further ensure success, consultants here are also targeted on repeat business with existing clients. We want to ensure that our standard of service continues and that the level of success increases as we better understand your processes and tailor our approach to your requirements. We strive to be the highest performing agency to all of our clients.
Retained/Executive Search - for when you require a truly exceptional candidate
Top appointments transform businesses. When your company needs to fill a senior position at director level or higher, you can rely on our expertise to give you access to the kind of leadership you need for your organisation to excel.
We understand that there is no room for error with such critical appointments, and we embrace that responsibility. One of our directors will personally lead the project, with research support from consultants with strong senior networks and relationships.
All searches are carefully tailored to take into account market dynamics and client demands, with the end result being absolute client satisfaction. We have an intimate understanding of the industry and a global reach, meaning we can deliver remarkable candidates that other agencies may overlook.
Our mandate is simple: deliver a shortlist of exceptional candidates who can take your company further – gifted individuals who will inspire and lead.
Our Network
We have a network pool of upwards 1500 QA candidates who are not active in the market, which means we can identify the best candidates that meet your brief – not just the best available candidates. Our extensive networks allow us to reach out and connect with talented individuals, regardless of their current position, and the strong relationships we’ve fostered over the years means they are always interested in hearing what we have to say.
Timing, discretion and transparency are vital; we commit to manageable search loads complemented by minimal off-limit clients, allowing us to work with urgency and confidence so we can deliver exceptional results.
*This map represents Meet’s global placement coverage
Don’t take our word for it…….
Take that of the clients and candidates we’ve partnered with over the past 18 months:
Having worked with Meet for over 18 months’, I must say I have been very impressed with the delivery we have seen within Quality Assurance. From taking detailed briefs to understanding our needs to being able to provide relevant candidates not just technically, but also the right company fit made sure that they are now one of our favourite agencies to work with. Working with Meet made a traditionally stressful and time-consuming process to a very smooth process.HR Manager, Top 10 Pharma (Existing Client)
I really appreciated the support Guled gave me during my job search, and appreciated the regular contact through both my search and my interview process. I felt informed and reassured through the experience and very pleased with the successful outcome, having found me an excellent position.
Although I hope not to have to use Guled for another position for myself in the near future, I would be very happy to recommend his services to any job seeker looking for positions in QA in the pharma and healthcare industries.Head of QA, UK (Placed Candidate)
After finishing my last project, I was on the look-out for a new and long term contract and from my first conversation with Will, I knew I was in good hands. He took the time out to understand exactly what I was looking for in a new contract. He took me through detailed interview preparation and after two interviews within a week, I had a great new project to work on. Will was influential to this and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.Validation Manager, UK (Placed Candidate)
Matt was professional, efficient, supportive and very knowledgeable – exactly what you want from a recruiter to help you find your new role. It was a straightforward process and from sending Matt my CV, I had an interview request within a few hours. He was there to support me and if I had any questions or concerns, he would go over and beyond to help. I would work with Matt anytime in the future.QA Consultant, UK (Placed Candidate)
The great thing about Guled is that he is an exceptional listener. He is able to understand and carefully consider all options for an aspiring candidate. This ability and the drive to build relationships really makes him standout. I recommend Guled in a heartbeat.Senior QA Officer, UK (Placed Candidate)
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