Orbis Clinical at SCDM 2024: Trends Shaping Clinical Data and Compliance
By Melissa Douglas, Senior Vice President of Recruitment Strategies at Orbis Clinical The Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) 2024 conference in Boston brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the latest developments in clinical data management. From groundbreaking technologies to emerging regulatory requirements, this year's conference underscored the rapid transformation of the clinical data landscape. For staffing firms like Orbis Clinical, these trends highlight the need for targeted recruitment strategies to secure consultants with specialized skills in this dynamic field. Here, we outline four major takeaways from SCDM 2024 and the role they play in recruiting top talent and
Orbis Clinical Recognized as One of the Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firms in the US
Orbis Clinical is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2024 edition of Staffing Industry Analystsâ (SIA) annual Largest Life Sciences Staffing Firms in the United States list. This recognition underscores Orbis Clinicalâs commitment to excellence and innovation in the life sciences sector. SIAâs 2024 Ranking: Orbis Clinical Among Leading Life Sciences Staffing Firms SIA, a reputable research and advisory firm known for providing in-depth analysis and insights into the staffing industry, previously recognized Epic Staffing Group, Orbis Clinicalâs parent company, in their annual list of the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States earlier this year. Following this, SIA released a
Communicating with Your Life Sciences Recruiter: Why It Matters for Consultants on Assignment
By Allena Ball, Vice President of Sales at Orbis Clinical In a world where we have multiple means of communicating, the importance of communication becomes even more apparent â not only in our personal lives but also in our workplace. While we do understand that contract life sciences professionals may not want to be bombarded with constant communication while on project, weâd like to highlight the importance of recruiter communication and how communicating effectively can enhance your experience while on project. Bridge Project Expectation Gaps Setting expectations is always an important step when embarking on a new project. When you have an honest
Why Work with a Functional Service Provider (FSP)
By Ryan Jacklin, Orbis Clinical VP of Client Solutions With the increasing number of clinical trials conducted all over the world comes a greater demand for clinical research staffing. However, due to the complex nature of clinical research and the competitiveness in life science recruitment, organizations often struggle to allot the necessary time and resources to find and hire the right people. This is where a life sciences recruitment agency, like Orbis Clinical, can help. Orbis Clinical provides organizations with reliable solutions in life sciences staffing. One particular solution is Orbisâ functional service provider (FSP) model: OC Link. The FSP model is
Specialization, Collaboration, and Innovation in Clinical Trials
Orbis Clinical's Learnings on the Life Sciences Conference Circuit: SCOPE 2023 The SCOPE conference is an annual event that brings together clinical operations executives in the life sciences industry. This year's conference was especially notable as it was the first in-person conference since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 2,000 attendees gathering to network and learn from industry leaders. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to discuss current industry challenges and explore opportunities for innovation. Orbis Clinical was among the attendees and had the chance to share their knowledge and solutions with industry peers. Key Themes for Clinical Operations Executives Collaboration & Innovation Collaboration
Opportunity-Cost and the FSP Solution
By Cory Rowe, Orbis VP of Sales The life sciences industry is ever-evolving toward efficiency in all aspects, but recently many organizations - particularly those conducting clinical trials - have looked to a Functional Service Provider (FSP) staffing model to supplement their workforce instead of traditional recruitment. The FSP model allows for more flexibility given the custom nature of each engagement, is designed to reduce the number of contracted vendor relationships that need to be managed, and scales to match an organizationâs service needs. At its core, an FSP engagement helps life sciences organizations accomplish their high-level goals by alleviating pain points
Hiring for Life Sciences: The Importance of a High-Quality Candidate Experience
By Maria Kardan, Orbis Senior Recruiter Orbis Clinical is a leading provider of clinical staffing and recruitment solutions. We are dedicated to delivering quality candidates and ensuring their success for our clients. Our rigorous recruiting process is designed to identify the best talent and bring them to our clients. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and match them with the right candidates. Our dedicated team of experts works closely with each client to ensure a successful placement. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for our clients and candidates alike. Partnership with Candidates During Job Search Orbis Clinical
Orbis Clinical Hires VP of Recruiting Services
Orbis Clinical is pleased to announce the hire of Melissa Douglas to the role of Vice President of Recruiting Services. In this role, Melissa will lead and develop the recruitment team in making talent pipelining and sourcing programs more robust for our clients. Additionally, Melissa will collaborate across teams to implement best-in-class recruitment strategies, calibrate tools that improve candidate experience, and position Orbis Clinical to scale and grow in order to exceed the staffing needs of clients and stakeholders. Prior to joining Orbis Clinical, Melissaâs experience includes more than 15 years of direct management experience, with her latest role presiding as a
Orbis Clinical Wins ClearlyRatedâs 2022 Best of Staffing Client Award for Service Excellence
Clients of winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied. Orbis Clinical announced this week that they have won the Best of Staffing Client Award for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated's Best of StaffingÂź Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. Orbis Clinical also received this distinction in 2021, making this their second consecutive win. Orbis Clinical received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 85% of their clients, significantly higher than the industryâs average of 41%. Orbis Clinical received a Net
Orbis Clinical Earns Women-Led Business Accolades in 2021
Orbis Clinical has received two nationally acclaimed recognitions this month related to their leadership under CEO Megan Lanham. The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) and the Globe Magazine named the company #54 on their list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2021. TCI is celebrating its 21st year of honoring women-led businesses that are driving the Massachusetts economy and pioneering the business environment. Past winners have come from a variety of disciplines, including biotechnology, architecture, and retail, demonstrating the diversity of women-led businesses in Massachusetts. Nominees were ranked based on a variety of factors such as workplace and management diversity, as well