​Location: Ireland

The Challenge

Our client required confidential, real-time market intelligence to inform strategic hiring and workforce planning within the Irish pharmaceutical sector. The aim was to support high-impact talent decisions with tangible, competitive insights. Specific focus areas included attrition benchmarking, identification of recruitment bottlenecks, insight into competitor hiring initiatives, and an evaluation of successful employer branding and retention strategies. Accuracy and discretion were paramount, with all insights gathered under strict confidentiality to safeguard the client's market position.

​

Our Approach

We partnered closely with our dedicated research function and leveraged our network of senior industry contacts to access validated, high-value intelligence. Following a structured methodology, we defined the critical data points in collaboration with the client, then identified reliable data sources across the industry.

By triangulating information from multiple credible channels, we ensured the accuracy of findings across key themes such as competitor attrition trends, time-to-hire metrics, and market compensation benchmarks. This insight was presented in a format that supported direct action across workforce planning, EVP strategy, and targeted hiring initiatives.

​

The Outcome

​

The project delivered strategic clarity across multiple domains of the pharmaceutical talent landscape in Ireland. Key outputs included:

• A comprehensive benchmark of competitor attrition and hiring patterns.

• Clear visibility into hiring bottlenecks and market skill shortages.

• Confidential insight into talent acquisition strategies and upcoming hiring campaigns within peer organisations.

• Actionable recommendations for talent attraction, retention, and workforce structuring.

The intelligence enabled the client to de-risk future hiring, enhance their EVP, and approach workforce planning with renewed confidence and competitive awareness.

​