Case Study Archives - Life Science & Engineering Recruitment Specialists in Ireland https://stemrp.ie/category/case-study/ We are recruitment experts Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:06:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://stemrp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-stem-favicon-32x32.png Case Study Archives - Life Science & Engineering Recruitment Specialists in Ireland https://stemrp.ie/category/case-study/ 32 32 Client Case Study: Supporting a MedTech Scale-Up with Specialised Contractors https://stemrp.ie/specialist-medical-device-contractors-for-mallinckrodt-pharmaceuticals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=specialist-medical-device-contractors-for-mallinckrodt-pharmaceuticals Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:22:08 +0000 https://stemrp.ie/?p=5195 How STEM Recruitment Partners Delivered 25 Specialist Medical Device Contractors for Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in 12 Months When Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals needed to rapidly scale their medical device R&D team for a critical inhalation device redesign, their existing recruitment partner couldn’t deliver the specialist expertise required. STEM Recruitment Partners stepped in to source highly technical contractors across […]

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When Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals needed to rapidly scale their medical device R&D team for a critical inhalation device redesign, their existing recruitment partner couldn’t deliver the specialist expertise required. STEM Recruitment Partners stepped in to source highly technical contractors across mechanical design, embedded software, and verification engineering. This case study explores how a strategic partnership and deep industry knowledge delivered exceptional results under tight timelines.

The Challenge

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, a leading global medical device and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Dublin, engaged STEM Recruitment Partners after encountering difficulties sourcing specialist contractors for a major R&D initiative.

Mallinckrodt was in the process of a complete redesign of a software-controlled electromechanical inhalation device, extending down to the subsystem architecture level and encompassing a full software system update. Their previous recruitment supplier had struggled to identify candidates with the right depth of technical expertise and experience in regulated medical device environments.

The roles required niche skill sets across mechanical design, R&D project management, systems, electronics, embedded software, and verification and validation engineering. With timelines under pressure and critical milestones approaching, Mallinckrodt engaged STEM Recruitment Partners due to their strong track record and prior success delivering over 20 contractors for earlier R&D projects with the company.

The Goals

The partnership was designed to achieve rapid, high-quality, and scalable recruitment outcomes through a deeply collaborative approach. The main objectives were to:

● Fill 30+ specialist contract positions across Mallinckrodt’s medical device R&D and pharmaceutical divisions within a 12–18 month period.
● Source top-tier contractors with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical design and software-controlled medical device systems.
● Shorten time-to-hire while maintaining the highest standards for quality, compliance, and technical fit.
● Strengthen collaboration through open communication with Mallinckrodt’s hiring managers, HR team, and Managed Service Provider.
● Provide data-driven market intelligence, rate benchmarking, and proactive candidate pipelining to support future R&D growth.

The Results

Through a combination of deep industry knowledge, network-driven sourcing, and structured communication, STEM Recruitment Partners successfully filled 25 specialist contract roles across Mallinckrodt’s medical device R&D and pharmaceutical operations.

Key results included:

● 25 contract roles filled within 12 months, including R&D Project Managers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Human Factors Engineers, Design Quality Engineers, V&V Engineers, EHS and Process Engineers.
● Average time-to-fill: 15 days from role intake to accepted offer.
● Offer acceptance rate: 100%, achieved through consistent communication, clear contracting guidance, and transparent expectations.
● Candidate quality: 1 in 2.3 CVs shortlisted for interviews and 1 in 1.8 interviews converting into a successful hire.
● Talent reach: 75% of hires were experienced contractors or professionals transitioning from permanent roles, including 3 international relocations for highly specialised positions.

Beyond the metrics, the partnership created lasting operational improvements. STEM Recruitment Partners collaborated closely with Mallinckrodt’s Managed Service Provider to refine the hiring process, advising to reduce interview stages from three to two, which improved candidate engagement and accelerated delivery. Weekly meetings, onsite visits, and open feedback loops established a relationship built on trust and alignment.

As a result, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals considered STEM Recruitment Partners a strategic, preferred supplier, valued for consistent delivery, deep R&D recruitment knowledge, and the ability to provide fast, high-quality contractor solutions that kept their medical device development programs on schedule.

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]]> Client Case Study: Med Device Start-Up https://stemrp.ie/hiring-strategy-for-medical-device-startup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-strategy-for-medical-device-startup Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:21:54 +0000 https://stemrp.ie/?p=5185 How STEM Recruitment Partners built and delivered a hiring strategy for a Start-up Medical Device Manufacturing Facility In 2021–2023, SteriPack Ireland partnered exclusively with STEM Recruitment Partners on a retained basis to assemble the leadership, engineering and operations team for a new greenfield medical device manufacturing facility in Mullingar. The Challenge Greenfield manufacturing facilities create […]

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In 2021–2023, SteriPack Ireland partnered exclusively with STEM Recruitment Partners on a retained basis to assemble the leadership, engineering and operations team for a new greenfield medical device manufacturing facility in Mullingar.

The Challenge

Greenfield manufacturing facilities create unique hiring pressures, and the risk of mis-hiring here was significant.

The project demanded rapid scaling to meet stringent regulatory, commissioning, and commercial deadlines in a highly competitive life sciences sector.

Major hurdles included:

● Recruiting ISO 13485 expertise in medical devices, particularly candidates with Non-Wovens & niche medical device backgrounds.
● Requiring international hires such as Business Development Directors capable of building a strong European market presence for new product launches.
● Forming an engineering team with proven start-up experience to drive the facility’s launch.
● Competing for talent in a highly competitive life science market in Ireland.

The Approach

STEM Recruitment Partners acted as an embedded strategic partner, delivering a comprehensive, tailored recruitment solution:

● In-depth market mapping across Ireland and internationally.
● Precise, targeted headhunting for niche and senior roles.
● Salary benchmarking, competitive offer strategy, & employer brand development.
● Rigorous shortlisting combined with efficient, streamlined interview and selection processes.
● Weekly leadership updates, full pipeline visibility, and proactive progress tracking.

The Results

Between Q3 2021 and Q1 2023, STEM Recruitment Partners successfully placed the Start-Up Team.

Key achievements:

● 100% fill rate for all critical roles.
● Outstanding retention, with only one placement fallout (replaced at no additional cost).
● A balanced mix of local, national, and international talent.
● All roles filled within aggressive project timelines, averaging 5 weeks from role sign-off to offer acceptance.

Pivotal hires included: Business Development Directors, Quality Director and Manager, Senior Programme Manager, IT Manager, Quality Engineers, R&D Engineers, Application Engineer, NPI Engineers, and Manufacturing & Operations professionals.

These appointments established the technical and leadership foundation essential for regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and long-term success from day one of the facility’s launch.

CEO Testimonial Terence Monaghan, CEO, SteriPack Ireland:

“Launching and scaling a medical device facility in the Midlands demanded a true recruitment partner. STEM Recruitment Partners delivered exceptional service, sourcing both local and international talent for highly specialised senior and technical roles. Their professionalism, deep market insight, and unwavering commitment played a pivotal role in our start-up’s success.”

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