Problem: Quay Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in the UK, produces chemicals for biopharmaceutical companies to research and test drug components. To better serve their US customers, they identified a business opportunity: establishing a manufacturing facility in the US. This new facility would not only reduce shipping times but also provide a more cost-effective and efficient solution for their customers. To bring this vision to life, Quay Pharmaceuticals needed a partner to build their human resources infrastructure in the US and hire a Managing Director to oversee operations at a newly identified site in New Hampshire. Circle Strategies was selected as the partner for this expansion.

Solution: Circle Strategies led the search for a Managing Director, successfully identifying and hiring the ideal candidate, and facilitated their relocation to New Hampshire. Additionally, Circle Strategies recruited a management team to support the facility’s growth and development. A comprehensive onboarding program was implemented, with new hires completing online onboarding alongside a tailored training program curated in collaboration with Quay’s UK training team. Circle Strategies also established a robust employee engagement and career development program to support long-term employee growth.

Outcome: Quay Pharmaceuticals successfully established an HR infrastructure and a strong leadership team in the US, enabling the growth of their new manufacturing facility. Employees were engaged and benefited from a comprehensive career development and benefits program, positioning Quay Pharmaceuticals for sustainable growth and success in the US market