Hobson Prior and R&D Partners unite under a single global brand
Life sciences workforce partner Hobson Prior has officially rebranded as R&D Partners, uniting the two businesses under one global brand. The move brings together their combined expertise and strengthens their ability to deliver exceptional workforce solutions across the life sciences sector.
Both Hobson Prior and R&D Partners are part of Acacium Group, a global healthcare and life sciences delivery partner with over 40 years of experience. R&D Partners was acquired by the Group in 2022 to strengthen its global life sciences capabilities. The rebrand reflects a shared commitment to empowering organisations and professionals through flexible, scalable workforce solutions.
By uniting under one brand, R&D Partners will offer clients and candidates:
- Simplified access to a wider global network of talent and expertise
- Enhanced capabilities across Functional Service Provider (FSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Programme (MSP)
- Consistent, high-quality service from the same experienced teams they already know and trust
While the brand is evolving, our commitment to clients and candidates remains unchanged; the same experienced teams will continue to deliver the personalised, high-quality service that defines us.
Dan Jones, Managing Director of R&D Partners, commented:
“Both Hobson Prior and R&D Partners have built exceptional reputations in the marketplace, backed by decades of experience in life sciences workforce solutions. By bringing these experienced teams together under one brand, we aim to create a truly global organisation that empowers our candidates, partners, and employees to accelerate development in their careers, their organisations, and across the life sciences industry.”
Paul Strouts, Chief Executive Officer of the Life Sciences Division of Acacium Group, added:
“Both Hobson Prior and R&D Partners have demonstrated impressive growth, consistently expanding their reach and evolving their solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly changing life sciences industry. As organisations face increasing complexity and global competition, workforce models such as FSP, RPO, and MSP are becoming more popular, offering the flexibility, scalability, and strategic value needed to stay ahead.
This transition reflects our commitment to strengthening our global presence and enhancing our workforce solutions offering. It’s a significant step forward as we continue to support innovation and drive development across the sector.”
The refreshed R&D Partners brand includes new messaging, a redesigned logo and visual identity, and a newly launched website, all designed to better reflect its global vision and values.
For more information, please contact info@r-dpartners.com.
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