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Connecting hr and subject matter expertise in .pharmaceutical science & engineering

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industry experts supporting talent acquisition

Welcome to SpinUp Search, a multi-award-winning consulting firm specialising solely in the niche domains of pharmaceutical science and engineering.

We're proud to revolutionise the HR landscape, bridging human resources seamlessly with the intricate depths of scientific and engineering expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.

Is SpinUp Search a recruitment agency or a search firm?

No, we are not a recruitment agency or a search firm.

We do not introduce candidates, and we do not maintain an external candidate base. Instead, we specialise in assisting pharmaceutical and closely related companies, along with external recruitment providers, in improving their recruitment outcomes.

We achieve this by integrating our unparalleled technical skills into their recruitment processes.

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Unmatched technical skills

We are a diverse network scientists and engineers from various fields within pharmaceutical science and engineering. Our collective wisdom forms the backbone of our approach, allowing us to uniquely translate subject matter expertise into effective recruiting skills, no matter the niche.

Our network is represented by our company director, Alexandra Mezei-Toth (Dipl.Ing.), a chemical engineer with extensive pharmaceutical industry experience, including drug discovery, drug development, strategic sourcing and sales, project management, and recruiting & headhunting.

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our history

SpinUp Search was founded in January 2022 by Founder and Director Alexandra Mezei-Toth in London.

Within its first two years, the company has already chalked up notable successes, including being recognised as the recipient of two distinguished awards, and being featured in a report offering valuable insights by expert analysis from parliamentarians and industry specialists.

Supporting recruiters & consultants

Combined power of your team's insights and our specialised know-how

We're not here to replace your efforts – we're here to supercharge them.

Struggling to bridge the gap between HR and critical subject matter skills?

We offer two distinct routes to success:

For immediate needs, our ad-hoc technical support seamlessly integrates with your team, providing on-demand assistance to find the right fit faster, enhance hiring confidence, and attract top talent with our deep technical expertise.

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For long-term growth, our strategic L&D programs as well as our part-time technical advisory service empower your employees with the deep subject matter knowledge they need to excel. We systematically upskill your workforce, as well as nurture a team with the necessary technical expertise to drive success.

Unsure which approach best suits your needs?

Technical Health Check: This service acts as an initial assessment, evaluating a client's current scientific and technical HR needs and identifying areas for improvement. This provides a valuable starting point for building a customized solution.

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Meet the team

Pharmaceutical industry experts

ALEXANDRA MEZEI-TOTH

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

DIPL.ING.

An ambitious entrepreneur and seasoned professional within the pharmaceutical industry, she holds a background in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc, M.Sc & Dipl.Ing). Currently, she oversees multiple specialised businesses within the pharmaceutical and life science sectors.

Her extensive expertise encompasses various aspects of the pharmaceutical landscape, including drug discovery, drug development, strategic sourcing and sales, project management and recruiting & headhunting.

She is dedicated to bridging the gap between HR and scientific/technical expertise, taking on the role of a scientific and technical HR advisor within the company.

Her goal is to align HR requirements with the specific demands of scientific and technical roles, fostering a seamless integration of talent and expertise.

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ADVISORS

SpinUp Search takes pride in maintaining a network of distinguished advisors, all at the pinnacle of their respective fields. Our advisors hold PhD-level qualifications or advanced engineering expertise, with a minimum of a decade's worth of experience in both research and industrial sectors.

Our experts, meticulously selected from academia and industry, bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights, ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled guidance and solutions.

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scientific and technical hr advisory service

bridging the gap between hr and scientific & technical expertise

TECHNICAL HEALTH CHECK

Are you interested in gaining insights into your team's technical capabilities?

This information is crucial for efficient and successful recruitment, especially for roles requiring specific technical skills.

Our Technical Health Check service provides a comprehensive evaluation of your current practices, examining various aspects:

Job Descriptions:

We analyze how accurately and effectively your job descriptions outline the job duties as well as required and desired technical skills for the positions.

Manual and/or AI-driven Screening Accuracy:

If candidates are screened manually, we analyze the accuracy of your screening practices, including missed opportunities. If you use AI-powered screening tools, we analyze their accuracy.

Screening Interview Process:

We review your interview formats, question types, and interview recordings to assess your team’s ability to evaluate basic technical fit effectively.

Through this assessment, we aim to:

Identify your team's strengths and areas for improvement in assessing technical capabilities.

Provide actionable recommendations to optimise your recruitment process and enhance your ability to identify the best technical talent.

AD-HOC TECHNICAL SUPPORT

STRATEGIC COMPONENTS

ACHIEVING

SUCCESS

TALENT ACQUISITION StrategY

Succession Planning

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT

TACTICAL COMPONENTS

INTERPERSONAL AND CULTURAL FIT

TECHNICAL FIT

Our ad-hoc technical support service is designed to handle the technical aspects of the recruitment process for your team, including time-consuming tasks your team might not have the resources or expertise to manage in-house. This allows your team to focus on assessing interpersonal dynamics and cultural fit.

PART-TIME TECHNICAL ADVISORY

This service goes beyond offering immediate support and provides strategic guidance through tailored training, mentoring, assessments, and review services. The technical advisor focuses on higher-level tasks like program development and review, leaving the execution of time-consuming tasks to the client's team.

Gain ongoing and dedicated technical expertise to:

Participate in intake calls and understand hiring needs.
Train and coach employees at all levels (basic to advanced).
Review job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect technical requirements.
Review preselected candidates before interviews.
Review structured interview questions and answers to assess technical skills.
Design and evaluate technical assessments.

Benefits:

Cost-effective: Access high-level technical expertise on a part-time basis.
Improved Efficiency: Streamline hiring with expert support.
Knowledge Transfer: Develop your in-house talent with effective training and coaching.
Strategic Insights: Gain valuable technical perspective for better decision-making.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT -

COMING SOON

We empower your team with the technical and scientific expertise they need to enhance their scientific and technical HR processes.

This service provides standardised training programs covering various scientific and technical HR topics, such as specific skills required for typical jobs within the industry.

These programs offer a cost-effective and efficient way to upskill and reskill employees.

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companies across europe & NORTH AMERICA

In the dynamic and highly specialised realm of pharmaceutical science and engineering, SpinUp Search offers expert business consulting services tailored to empower companies filling positions in pharmaceutical science and engineering.