Strategic talent sourcing for a remote Swiss manufacturing site

When a global biopharmaceutical company began building a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in a remote part of Switzerland, they turned to R&D Partners to overcome location-based hiring challenges. Our local expertise and contractor licensing enabled rapid, cost-effective staffing across critical functions.

Key stats

• 70+ contractors hired under Swiss employment license
• 50% of hires sourced locally within Switzerland
• Roles filled across QA, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, HR, and data science
• Project completed on time and within budget

The situation

Our partner was constructing a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in a remote Swiss location, far from major urban centres. With limited access to their existing talent network, they faced a significant risk of delays and budget overruns.

They needed a recruitment partner with deep local market knowledge and the ability to source both permanent and contract talent across a wide range of disciplines. from scientific and technical roles to HR and data science.

The solution

R&D Partners deployed a team of Swiss-based recruiters with specialist knowledge of the local talent landscape. We quickly identified qualified professionals already residing in Switzerland, reducing relocation time and costs.

Thanks to our Swiss contractor license, we were also able to hire over 70 contractors to support the build an essential capability that many recruitment firms lack. This flexibility allowed us to meet urgent staffing needs without compromising compliance or quality.

The result

We successfully placed professionals across QA, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, HR, and data science. Over half of the hires were already based in Switzerland, enabling faster onboarding and smoother project execution.

The facility was completed on schedule and within budget, and we continue to support the client’s growth across Switzerland.

From challenge to capability

Remote locations shouldn’t mean limited talent. With the right partner, even the most complex hiring challenges can be solved. If you’re expanding in Switzerland or facing location-based recruitment hurdles, let’s talk about how R&D Partners can help.