Compass Consulting Group

10/08/2026

The life sciences industry is enjoying a period of major research breakthroughs, but many organizations are still struggling to hire enough talent to support them.

Many roles see floods of applications, but still stay open for 6-8 months or more, as the niche skills necessary for those positions prove difficult to find.

There's a lot of people looking for work, but not many who have the necessary direct experience or transferable skills to offer value.

In our 10+ years recruiting in this space, we've learned what it takes to develop a recruiting pipeline of qualified life sciences workers. Here's why our approach works: https://www.compasscgroup.com/2026/07/14/life-sciences-hiring-speed/

10/08/2026

Join us in wishing Stefanie Baker a very happy birthday today!

Stefanie works as a professional recruiter and account manager, helping clients and job seekers connect to further their goals. Everyone who works with Stefanie appreciates her curiosity and observant approach to her work. She does a fantastic job meeting people where they're at and understanding their unique needs.

Thanks for all that you do, Stefanie! Happy birthday!

10/06/2026

Compass is pleased to announce the successful placement of a Quality Control Manager for a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization.

This placement is a great example of persistence and relationship-building in action. Earlier this year, the candidate interviewed for two other roles with the organization. While those opportunities did not result in an offer, the hiring team remained highly impressed with the candidate’s experience.

When a new Quality Control Manager role opened, Compass quickly re-engaged the candidate, coordinated the interview process, and helped move the opportunity forward. From onsite interview to verbal offer, the process moved in just two days.

Maintaining strong candidate relationships over time is where Compass delivers exceptional value.

10/01/2026

Every search shouldn't feel like you’re starting from square one.

The best recruiting partnerships improve over time.

As Compass works with clients, we develop a deeper understanding of their culture, leadership, hiring process, and long-term goals.

We work as an extension of your team. Which means we move faster and produce stronger results.

09/24/2026

Life sciences hiring isn't like hiring in any other industry. Clinical development, regulatory milestones, commercial launches, startup growth ach come with their unique hiring challenges.

Generalist recruiting firms don’t understand this space. Because of that, they often fail or under-deliver.

Compass, on the other hand, works exclusively in life sciences, bringing the context that generalist recruiting firms simply can't.

Because understanding the industry leads to better hiring decisions.

09/22/2026

How do you commit to a full-time hire when you don't know if the role will exist in 12 months?

That's the position most life sciences companies are in. Your whole plan hinges on a handful of moments you don't control.
There are three ways to staff through that uncertainty, and most companies only seriously consider one of them.

Our founder and managing partner Brett Forrest broke down full-time, contract, and fractional hiring: what each one gets you, the stage of development where each makes sense, and the downsides worth knowing before you commit.

https://loom.ly/mvWq2Tc

Flexible hiring models offer a balance between proactive hiring and managing uncertainty in life sciences business cycles. Learn more about them here.

09/17/2026

A resume tells you where someone worked. It doesn't tell you how they'll perform.

That's why Compass evaluates candidates beyond experience alone.

✔ Leadership

✔ Communication

✔ Business context

✔ Technical expertise

✔ Organizational fit

Looking good on paper is one thing. Succeeding after the hire is another. Compass makes sure our candidates do both.

09/11/2026

Today is 9/11 Remembrance Day, when we reflect and honor the memory of the victims, first responders, and everyone affected by this traumatic event.

We also recognize their hope and resilience and are inspired by their strength.

09/10/2026

If you're reviewing hundreds of resumes, something isn't working. Recruiting shouldn't create more work for hiring managers. It should remove it.

That's why Compass delivers curated shortlists drawn from our pipeline of candidates, built over decades in the life sciences sector.

Instead of spending hours filtering resumes, you spend your time evaluating the strongest candidates.

Hiring isn't about seeing more people. It's about spending your time on the right people.

09/06/2026

We'd like to wish our very own Justin Truskey a very happy birthday!

As our Senior Director of Client Engagement and Recruiting, he works closely with our clients to develop efficient and effective recruiting strategies to meet their goals. Our clients and recruiter team appreciate the determination and passion he feels for his work.

Happy birthday, Justin! 🎂