CDMO Orientation and HireIQ: New Courses to Combat High Employee Turnover

In the fast-paced pharmaceutical industry, competition for talent is fierce. Many companies struggle with high turnover rates and inefficiencies due to outdated or ineffective hiring and onboarding processes not tailored for biopharma.

Recent surveys reveal that:

• 82% of hiring managers feel unprepared to interview and hire because they lack training, leading to hiring mistakes (Source: Linkedin)

• 87% of new hires feel their onboarding is ineffective and did not prepare them for their role of company culture. (Source: Gallup)

The 82% point on hiring manager is from LinkedIn report and the second stat is from a Gallup poll.

To address this stark reality, Vector has launched two new courses specifically designed for the pharmaceutical sector: HireIQ and CDMO Orientation.

HireIQ equips hiring managers with the tools they need to attract, select, and retain top talent, significantly improving decision-making and retention. Developed in collaboration with global talent acquisition and HR leaders,

HireIQ covers the entire recruitment journey—from sourcing candidates to onboarding—ensuring managers build confidence in their hiring decisions.

CDMO Orientation is the industry’s first onboarding solution custom-built for new hires entering the CDMO sector. This course helps new employees quickly understand the complexities of CDMO services, drug development processes, and regulatory requirements.

Designed with insights from global CDMO leaders, this course accelerates new hires’ time to productivity and builds their industry knowledge from day one.

“One of the biggest challenges I faced as a talent leader was making organisations realise that retention is as important as recruitment.” said Neil Kelly, CEO, Vector Talent.

“Good onboarding creates a sense of psychological safety for employees, ensuring that new employees feel good about their decision to join your organisation. If you get this right, you quickly become a high performing business.”

Both courses are essential for ensuring your talent is not only recruited effectively but also well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to your organization from the start.

The Vector team will be demonstrating how to elevate your hiring and onboarding processes at CPHI Milan this week at Booth 6SU91. 

Find out more by visiting their website .