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Hiring Process Health Check

Spot the gaps holding back your hiring and learn where to focus first.

Most scaling companies in biotech, healthtech, and medtech assume their hiring process is effective until they complete an honest assessment.

This tool identifies the specific gaps that cause you to lose top candidates and extend search timelines for critical roles.As you read through each section, check the boxes for the practices you already have in place, then check your score at the end.

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Hiring Process Health Check

Spot the gaps holding back your hiring and learn where to focus first.

Most scaling companies in biotech, healthtech, and medtech assume their hiring process is effective until they complete an honest assessment. This tool identifies the specific gaps that cause you to lose top candidates and extend search timelines for critical roles.

As you read through each section, check the boxes for the practices you already have in place, then check your score at the end.

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1 Role Definition

Do you have clear, market-informed job requirements?

Gather market data to inform accurate titles, salary ranges, etc. based on location and competition
Clearly written job descriptions with specific responsibilities, outcomes, and success measures
Specifically defined 'must-have' qualifications vs. vague generalities (i.e. 'x years experience' - in what exactly?)
Clear description of how this role supports company goals and growth trajectory

2 Candidate Sourcing

Are you proactively finding passive candidates or just waiting for applicants?

Consistent, reliable pipeline of qualified candidates (not just applicants from job posts)
Use of multiple sourcing channels (referrals, networks, industry connections, recruiters, niche platforms)
Proactive outreach to passive candidates vs. reliance on inbound applications
Compelling messaging that makes top talent interested in learning more

3 Interviewing Process

Is your interview process efficient and fair for both sides?

Defined and internally communicated recruiting processes that all stakeholders follow
Team aligned on evaluation criteria before interviewing starts (not figuring it out as you go)
Structured interviews with clear scoring criteria based on role requirements (not just 'gut feel')
Clear, detailed and welcoming interview agendas shared with candidates in advance
Efficient process that respects everyone's time (no more than 4 interviews within 2 weeks)
Communication of next steps and status to candidates within 48 hours

4 Offers & Closing

Can you move decisively when you find the right person?

Current understanding of how competitive your salary and benefits packages are for each role
Offers presented within 24 hours of making the hiring decision
Standard, repeatable offer process that reduces unnecessary back-and-forth negotiation
Clear timeline communicated to candidates about decision-making process

5 Data & Measurement

Do you track what's working and what isn't?

Track conversion rates from candidates submitted to interviews scheduled
Monitor average time-to-hire for different role types
Measure time between candidate submission and offer for successful hires
Regular review of recruiting data used for process improvement and bottleneck identification

6 Onboarding & Retention

Are new hires set up for long-term success?

Structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for new hires in each role type
Internal communication plan for announcing and integrating new team members
Managers hold regular, structured check-ins during the first 90 days
Track and measure retention at 6 months, 12 months and beyond for new hires

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