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Healthcare Giant Fills Niche Role With MBO’s Source of Talent Solution
3
days to identify top candidates
5
high-value, fully vetted candidates
70%
reduced costs
Challenge
Sourcing Specialized Skills Under Time Constraints
Finding the right talent is often a race against time, especially in fast-growing sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals, where critical roles call for deep expertise and quick results.
But moving fast comes with trade-offs. AI has made it easier than ever for candidates to send in applications that look great at first glance—but don’t always indicate their fit for the role. And when working under tight deadlines, recruiters often don't spend time on in-depth interviews to ensure high-quality candidates.
That was exactly the challenge facing one of MBO's long-term clients, a diverse company we support with solutions in multiple industries. They needed to fill a critical role: a senior-level project manager with big pharma experience and a deep understanding of change management in a highly regulated environment. This person had to hit the ground running—managing procurement, ensuring compliance, and leading strategic transformation efforts from day one.
The client had already contacted several traditional staffing suppliers, but none delivered any candidates who met the specific requirements. Candidates either lacked the right background or couldn’t confidently speak to the qualifications listed on their résumés. Frustrated and short on time, the client turned to MBO Partners for help.
GATE
Solution
Precision Search Delivered at Fast Speed
MBO’s Source of Talent solution is built to give clients convenient access to candidates across a wide range of roles and skill sets—people with the right expertise, right when they’re needed.
Thanks to the trust we had built with the client—and MBO’s marketplace of 130,000+ high-quality independent professionals—they felt confident our team would find the right candidate and communicate openly about any challenges along the way.
We worked with the client to develop a game plan that could get them what they needed and quickly got to work.
- Intake session: Our first step was a detailed conversation with the client. Beyond discussing the job requirements, we dug into team dynamics, communication preferences, and the soft skills that would make someone successful. The goal was to understand the role in context—not just what needed to get done, but how the right person would contribute and add value.
- Targeted research: Next, we spent 24 hours conducting thorough market research to identify available talent, both within our networks and beyond. This step helped shape a targeted sourcing strategy informed by real-time insights.
- Interviews with top candidates: Once we were confident in our ability to meet our client’s needs, we moved fast. Each candidate participated in a 30- to 45-minute interview with our team, where we assessed their credentials along with soft skills such as communication style and their ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
This streamlined, hands-on process produced an exceptional pool of candidates, each meeting their niche requirements and capable of making an immediate impact.
Results
One Standout Candidate, Several Strong Contenders
Instead of presenting dozens of applications the client would have to sort through, we delivered a focused shortlist of five candidates who met all the qualifications within 72 hours. The client ultimately hired their top choice who quickly integrated into the team and began driving results from day one.
The remaining candidates also made a strong impression during interviews and are now in the pipeline for future opportunities through MBO. Their standout qualities proved they weren’t just great fits for this role—they’re strong prospects for future needs as well.
This success story is a clear reminder of the impact one great hire can make. In high-pressure environments, the right person can energize a team, keep work moving forward, and help the business achieve more than it thought possible. That’s why MBO takes the time to get every match right.
Our ability to deliver speaks to the level of commitment our Source of Talent solution brings to understanding and meeting client goals. Whether we’re supporting clients with a single hire or building out a broader workforce strategy, we know that every relationship—and every role—matters.
The MBO Difference
MBO's Source of Talent team has the expertise to find high-value independent talent across a range of in-demand roles. Backed by data-driven insights and advanced technology, we help companies achieve measurable cost savings and sustainable growth while giving professionals the flexibility they need to do their best work.
Need help finding qualified, vetted independent professionals and get transparent, fixed pricing? Learn more about our Source of Talent solution and reach out to our team to get started.
Industry
Healthcare
Number of employees
10,000+
Company revenue
$19.8 Billion
Areas served
52 Countries
3
days to identify top candidates
5
high-value, fully vetted candidates
70%
reduced costs
Michael Cavaluzzi
Vice President, Talent Mobility
Mike leads the Source of Talent team whose mission is to help MBO's enterprise clients find and engage high-quality independent professionals for their projects.
