Overview
A biotech company at a pivotal moment of its history partnered with GenSearch to co-design and deliver a Talents Program, a bespoke talent assessment and development initiative.
Its purpose:
- to strengthen engagement during a transformation phase,
- to prepare the next generation of leaders to guide future growth and innovation
- to design tailored development plans
As the organisation evolved, leadership recognised the need to not just to evaluate, but to make people actor of their development and to become the best version of themselves. GenSearch co-created a Talents Program as a development-centred assessment journey that combined reflection, coaching, and market insight to connect personal ambition with company strategy.
Client Snapshot
- Sector: Biotechnology
- Regions: Europe
- Capability: Assessment | Talents Program
- Focus: Engagement | Self-Leadership | Succession Readiness
- Participants: Emerging leaders and high-potential talents across R&D, Quality and Corporate Functions
The company sought to build a strong internal pipeline by deepening self-awareness, reinforcing autonomy, and embedding a culture of accountability.
The Challenge
During a phase of transformation and expansion, the company needed to:
- Sustain engagement through organisational change
- Identify and prepare future leaders early
- Align individual aspirations with business priorities
- Encourage a feedback-rich, proactive culture
Our Approach — Global Reach, Tailored Insight
Collaborative and Tailored Design
Co-created with HR and management, the program unfolded in distinct phases
- Alignment with leadership and HR
- Co-design of assessment tools and adaptation from GenSearch’s validated assessmeny library
- Selection of pilot cohort
- Launch session with participants, managers and HR
- Assessment phase (~6 hours)
- Personality questionnaire
- Bespoke 360° feedback
- In-depth career and motivation interview
- Leadership role-play exercises
- Individual debrief (coaching posture)
- Tripartite review with manager and HR
- Personalised development report
- Follow-up reviews to consolidate learning and track progress
Results
For Participants
- Sharper self-awareness and career direction
- Renewed motivation and sense of purpose
- Transition from passive to proactive career management
For the Organisation
- Strengthened leadership pipeline
- Enhanced culture of feedback and shared responsibility
- Higher engagement during transformation
- Greater alignment between talent and strategy
GenSearch Insights
“The Talents programme brought clarity and confidence — people took ownership of their growth.”
— Program Sponsor, Biotech Client
“When assessment activates self-leadership, you build leaders before titles are given.”
— GenSearch Coach
FAQs
Is “Talents program” more assessment or development?
Both — it uses evaluation to spark growth through feedback and coaching.
Who is it for?
Emerging leaders and high-potential professionals in R&D, Operations and Corporate functions.
How long does it take?
Around six hours per participant, plus individual and manager debriefs.
Can it be adapted for other organisations?
Yes — GenSearch customises content and tools to your culture and business context.
Is the process confidential?
Absolutely — all feedback and data are handled under strict confidentiality.
Let’s Talk
Looking to design an Assessment | Talent Programme that develops leaders from within?
GenSearch helps biotech and life sciences organisations create bespoke assessment programs that identify potential, increase engagement, and build sustainable leadership pipelines.
Contact GenSearch to explore how we can support your talent strategy.
