Venture Capital and Private Equity

Case Study: Scalable Talent Solutions for Flagship Ventures’ Biotech Portfolio

Client Overview

When Flagship Ventures—one of biotech’s most prominent venture firms—needed to scale hiring across dozens of high-growth portfolio companies, they turned to Recruitomics for support. Acting as an embedded extension of their internal TA team, Recruitomics helped drive over 400 hires across 40+ early-stage companies, delivering scientific precision, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence.

The Challenge

Flagship’s internal talent acquisition team faced a surge in hiring demand as new portfolio companies advanced from stealth to operational scale. While building out an internal TA function, they needed a partner who could:

Rapidly ramp up hiring for early-stage biotech firms
Integrate smoothly into existing systems and workflows
Maintain scientific and cultural fit across diverse teams
Deliver results without ballooning costs or infrastructure

The Solution

Recruitomics stepped in with a team of Ph.D.-level recruiters and G&A recruiters, and strategic advisors, providing:

Seamless integration into Flagship’s TA operations
Deep scientific knowledge to engage top-tier candidates
Tailored best practices for each portfolio company
Scalable recruiting capacity during critical hiring phases

By working in tandem with Flagship’s Head of Talent Acquisition and supporting 40+ portfolio companies, Recruitomics ensured fast, high-quality hires while enhancing long-term hiring strategies.

The Results

Successfully hired over 400 biotech professionals
Maintained an average cost per hire under $4,000
Contributed to the successful scale-up of 40+ portfolio companies ahead of key milestones
Positive transition to internal TA team completed successfully

Client Praise

Our collaboration concluded naturally as Flagship fully staffed its internal TA team.

Leslie Martin, now leading Talent Acquisition at Flagship, highlighted Recruitomics’ contribution and partnership in a recent podcast appearance.

“We worked very closely with Recruitomics… it was really impossible to find thier skill set.” – Leslie Martin, Vice President, Talent Acquisition & HR Systems, Flagship Ventures

🎧 Listen to the conversation with Leslie Martin on Building Biotechs
Hear firsthand how Recruitomics supported Flagship’s hiring strategy during a pivotal growth phase.

Key Takeaway for VC/PE Firms

Venture firms like Flagship trust Recruitomics when it’s time to scale talent across early-stage biotech portfolios. Whether you need interim support or a long-term partner, we deliver scientific rigor, cost control, and recruiting excellence—until your internal team is ready to lead the charge.