Building Specialist Teams to Advance Next-Generation Cancer Therapies
About Pyxis Oncology
Pyxis Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers. With a pipeline spanning antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and immuno-oncology (IO), the organisation is advancing next-generation treatments designed to improve outcomes for patients with solid tumours that are resistant or refractory to current standards of care. Headquartered in Boston, Pyxis Oncology is a publicly listed organisation dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in oncology.
The Challenge
As Pyxis Oncology continued to expand its clinical and research programmes, the organisation required a long-term recruitment partner capable of supporting both executive-level appointments and specialist scientific hiring.
The business was looking for an exclusive recruitment partner with the flexibility to deliver through both retained and contingent search models. Alongside sourcing highly specialised talent across Preclinical, Clinical and Professional Services, Pyxis also wanted greater market insight, structured reporting and a recruitment partner that could become an extension of its internal hiring function.
The Solution
SciPro established a strategic partnership with Pyxis Oncology, working directly with the Head of Human Resources and hiring managers to deliver a tailored recruitment solution.
Through regular pipeline reviews, market mapping and detailed search reporting, SciPro provided ongoing insight into specialist talent markets while managing executive and specialist searches from initial briefing through to offer acceptance. By combining retained executive search with contingent recruitment, we delivered a flexible hiring strategy that evolved alongside the organisation's growth.
Over the course of the partnership, SciPro became a trusted extension of the internal talent acquisition team, providing market intelligence, candidate engagement and a consistently high-touch recruitment experience.
The Results
Over four years, SciPro delivered:
- 17 specialist placements across Preclinical, Clinical and Professional Services
- Recruitment of multiple executive and senior leadership positions, including Chief Medical Officer and several Vice President appointments
- Ongoing partnership with HR and hiring managers through weekly recruitment planning and pipeline reviews
- Comprehensive market mapping, search reporting and candidate referencing to support informed hiring decisions
- A long-term strategic partnership supporting the continued growth of Pyxis Oncology's ADC and Immuno-Oncology programmes
Client Testimonial
"SciPro has partnered with us on several high-profile and specialist recruitment projects, consistently demonstrating professionalism, diligence and a genuine understanding of our organisation and hiring needs. Their communication, attention to detail and executive search expertise have made them a trusted recruitment partner. I would highly recommend SciPro to organisations looking for high-touch support for senior biotech hiring."
– Donna Regalado, Senior Director, Human Resources, Pyxis Oncology