65 Hires in 9 Years: A Case Study of Recruiting Talent in Diagnostics

This case study will reveal and highlight Connexis Search Groups' ability to recruit various technical candidates for diagnostics companies.

Executive Summary

Progenity was an early-stage diagnostics company performing non-invasive prenatal testing; when Connexis Search Group started working with them, they only had 20 employees. Over nine years, Connexis placed 65 candidates at Progenity; most were technical candidates that had to relocate to their central lab based in Ann Arbor.

Objectives:

• To recruit various technical candidates for Progenity, an early-stage diagnostics company performing non-invasive prenatal testing.
• To help Progenity expand its team of highly skilled professionals to support their growing business needs.
• To find candidates who were willing to relocate to Progenity's central lab based in Ann Arbor.

Solution:

• Connexis Search Group utilized its industry expertise and network to identify potential candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience.
• The team at Connexis worked closely with Progenity to understand their business needs and culture to find the best candidates for each position.
• Connexis Search Group provided guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to negotiating offers.

Results:

• • Connexis Search Group successfully placed 65 candidates at Progenity over nine years.
  • Most of the candidates placed by Connexis were technical candidates, including the Director of IT, Director of Software Development, Director of Lab Operations, Molecular Pathologists, and many more.
  • Progenity was able to go public approximately ten years after its inception.
  • The employees placed by Connexis have contributed substantially to Progenity's success in various areas, including Sales, Operations, Medical, Billing, HR, and Managed Care.
  • Howard Slutsky, Co-Founder, Board member, and Operations Leader at Progenity, highly recommends Connexis Search Group for all Diagnostics & Laboratory Services industry recruiting needs.

Below is a snapshot of a few of the 65 search assignments we filled for Progenity, demonstrating our ability to fill positions such as Director of IT, Director of Software Development, Director of Lab Operations, Molecular Pathologists, and many more. Progenity was able to go public approximately ten years after its inception.

Reference from Howard Slutsky, Co-Founder, Board member, and Operations Leader.

"I highly recommend Connexis Search Group for all Diagnostics & Laboratory Services industry recruiting needs. Tony Bishop and his staff have placed dozens of successful positions for my company, from entry-level sales to executive leadership positions.

The Connexis team's knowledge of the industry and the players within the industry have tremendously benefited Progenity over the years. The employees that Connexis have placed have all contributed substantially and have aided my company's success. Thanks to Connexis, we have robust hires in the Sales, Operations, Medical, Billing, HR & Managed Care areas – All of my company's 'next round of leaders' come from Connexis. Again, Connexis Search Group's services are highly recommended."