The Client

Prothya Biosolutions was formed in 2021 when Plasma Industries Belgium integrated with Sanquin Plasma Products, a former subsidiary of the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation. 

Prothya Biosolutions brought together more than 60 years of experience in the collection of blood plasma and the production of plasma-derived medicinal products, building on a strong legacy of collaboration, innovation, and delivery of science-based healthcare solutions. 

With its diverse heritage, Prothya recognised the unique value of plasma-derived medicinal products for patients and society and reflected this through its transformation into a results-driven, globally focused organisation. 

The company utilised advanced methods to isolate proteins from blood plasma and transform them into life-saving medicines. Prothya manufactured plasma-derived medicinal products under its own brand for use in immunology and critical care, while also making its expertise and infrastructure available to strategic partners worldwide. 

The Challenge

Prothya was a unique organisation with a well-established heritage while simultaneously operating with the pace and ambition of a high-growth start-up. Following significant organisational changes and a clear ambition to become a global leader in its market, the company experienced rapid growth and expansion across multiple functions. 

This growth created demand for highly skilled professionals within a highly competitive talent market. At the same time, Prothya remained committed to developing its existing workforce through bespoke learning and development initiatives, ensuring internal teams were equipped to support the organisation’s ambitious growth plans. 

Our Solution

Between January 2020 and January 2024, Impel Talent developed a strong strategic partnership with Prothya Biosolutions, providing specialist recruitment expertise, market intelligence, leadership assessment services, onboarding support, and tailored learning and development programmes. 

Talent Acquisition 

Impel Talent successfully supported Prothya in identifying and securing highly specialised professionals across Europe within Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Information Technology. 

Key placements included: 

• QC Support Lead 

• Quality Site Head 

• VP of IT 

• Procurement Director 

• Corporate Controller 

• Production Controller 

• Commercial Controller 

• Finance Director 

• VP of Quality 

• QC Manager 

• Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer 

• Senior Director Clinical & Medical Affairs 

• Senior Medical Affairs Manager 

• PMF Regulatory Affairs Manager 

• Continuous Improvement Lead 

• Principal Validation Engineer 

These appointments strengthened critical business functions and supported Prothya’s continued growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and international expansion strategy. 

Learning & Development 

The Impel Learning & Development team designed and delivered bespoke development programmes tailored to Prothya’s organisational objectives and individual employee needs. Building upon our core Emerge and Evolve programmes, training solutions were adapted to different business units and levels of experience throughout the organisation. 

Onboarding Support 

Impel also supported key new hires throughout their onboarding journeys, helping employees successfully navigate their first 90 days in role and accelerating their integration into the business. 

Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Assessments 

Through a combination of Leadership, Strengths, and Emotional Intelligence Assessments, Impel helped Prothya identify existing and future capability gaps across the organisation. This demonstrated Prothya’s commitment to understanding individual development needs and investing in long-term employee growth. 

Our Learning & Development team conducted comprehensive assessments using industry-leading tools, providing managers and employees with valuable insight into strengths, development areas, and future potential through an honest, consultative, and data-driven approach. 

Results 

The partnership between Prothya Biosolutions and Impel Talent delivered significant value across multiple areas of the organisation. By combining strategic hiring, leadership assessment, onboarding support, and tailored learning and development initiatives, Prothya strengthened its ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent. 

The collaboration contributed to improved employee engagement, strengthened leadership capability, increased retention, and enhanced organisational agility, enabling Prothya to remain competitive within a highly specialised and rapidly evolving industry. 

Conclusion 

From January 2020 to January 2024, Prothya Biosolutions and Impel Talent built a highly successful partnership spanning talent acquisition, leadership development, assessment services, and workforce capability building. Together, they supported critical organisational growth objectives while ensuring that people development remained at the centre of Prothya’s transformation journey. 

Impel Talent was proud to contribute to Prothya’s long-term success and to support the organisation as it continued its evolution into a leading global provider of plasma-derived medicinal products.