MGI case study
Leading Life Science Innovation
The client
MGI tech
MGI Tech is a global life sciences company committed to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in biotechnology. They focus on research and development, manufacturing, and sales of instruments, reagents, and related products that support multi-omics and precision life science applications. Their portfolio spans real-time, full-spectrum digital equipment and systems used in precision medicine, agriculture, healthcare, and beyond.
Founded in 2016, MGI has rapidly grown into a global leader in life sciences, with customers across six continents and research, manufacturing, training, and after-sales facilities worldwide. They are among the few companies capable of independently developing and mass-producing clinical-grade gene sequencers, offering platforms with throughputs ranging from gigabase to terabase levels. With deep expertise, advanced products, and a mission to make a global impact, MGI continues to shape the future of life sciences.
At a Glance
SRC-Search began collaborating with MGI in late 2019, as the company set out to build its European commercial operations from the ground up. This marked the start of a high-impact partnership aimed at establishing a strong local presence across key European markets.
Challenge:
- MGI set out to build its European commercial presence during a pivotal period, balancing the urgency of rapid hiring with the complexities of cross-cultural collaboration, diverse economic conditions, the need to establish high-performing local teams across multiple countries and a global pandemic.
Our strategy:
- Proactive stakeholder engagement: worked closely with key decision-makers to build early trust, align expectations, and maintain hiring momentum.
- Targeted, campaign-style recruitment: tailored search strategies to each local market to ensure speed, precision, and cultural fit.
- Focus on market-ready talent: prioritised autonomous, commercially driven professionals capable of delivering immediate impact.
About this role
Augue eget auctor accumsan purus vitae neque sem. Imperdiet facilisi vitae neque lectus.
Subtitle
Augue eget auctor accumsan purus vitae neque sem. Imperdiet facilisi vitae neque lectus.
Ac in vitae eget aliquet. Et lectus ultricies ut vitae pretium feugiat. Massa mauris purus gravida posuere volutpat quis amet quis. Varius ac lorem eu ipsum vehicula vestibulum pretium sollicitudin. Amet scelerisque sed lectus senectus risus eu. Aliquam fermentum volutpat odio tortor. Mauris volutpat tortor sapien vulputate convallis feugiat sed nunc pharetra.
Turpis ac eu non faucibus egestas in. Nibh sed fringilla tempor gravida sed. Vel molestie arcu aenean et faucibus senectus ullamcorper.
Subtitle
Augue eget auctor accumsan purus vitae neque sem. Imperdiet facilisi vitae neque lectus.
Ac in vitae eget aliquet. Et lectus ultricies ut vitae pretium feugiat. Massa mauris purus gravida posuere volutpat quis amet quis. Varius ac lorem eu ipsum vehicula vestibulum pretium sollicitudin. Amet scelerisque sed lectus senectus risus eu. Aliquam fermentum volutpat odio tortor. Mauris volutpat tortor sapien vulputate convallis feugiat sed nunc pharetra.
Turpis ac eu non faucibus egestas in. Nibh sed fringilla tempor gravida sed. Vel molestie arcu aenean et faucibus senectus ullamcorper.
Results
- Successfully placed 24 professionals – including Account Managers, Field Application Scientists, Business Development Managers, Field Service Engineers, and Marketing Managers – across key European markets such as Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
- Enabled MGI’s expansion into the fast-moving, highly competitive sequencing market, steering the business through litigation headwinds, economic uncertainty, and diverse cultural landscapes.|
- Key placements accelerated MGI’s market penetration and revenue growth, sustaining momentum through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial positions filled in EMEA
Project success rate
NPS Score by Hiring Managers
