Adaptive Biotechnologies Talent Strategy

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The Challenge

Following its IPO, Adaptive Biotechnologies needed to transform its engineering organization to support a growing biotech platform. However, compensation packages were below industry benchmarks, making it difficult to attract experienced biotech and life sciences talent.

Fuel Talent’s Approach

Fuel Talent advised leadership on market-aligned compensation while deploying a hybrid hiring strategy combining contractors with contract-to-hire pipelines. Working closely with technical leadership shortened hiring loops and ensured alignment with engineering requirements.

Key Differentiators

  • Strategic compensation advisory based on market data
  • Strong contract-to-hire recruiting model
  • Direct collaboration with technical leadership

Results

  • 94% offer acceptance rate
  • 90% role fulfillment rate when Fuel was engaged alongside other agencies
  • 13-day average submittal-to-offer timeline
  • 7:1 submittal-to-hire ratio
  • Became Adaptive’s preferred recruiting partner