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Interim Managers…an experienced, flexible, resource for short-term assignments
“We engaged an interim medical director to lead the team at a new subsidiary while we recruited our permanent person. He was highly effective and enabled us to beat our implementation time scale.”
CEO, Specialty pharmaceuticals company
Interim management is a flexible, short-term management solution with long-term benefits for your business. An interim manager represents an experienced, flexible and cost-effective resource and, because they work through their own limited companies, there are no added costs or complications of a permanent employment contract.
When can an interim manager add value to your business? In a wide range of situations, for example, they can:
- evaluate a potential new business opportunity
- set up a new business or close down an old one
- turn around an ailing business
- manage change
- cover a gap created by a sudden departure
- provide maternity leave cover
- meet an unexpected challenge, or
- manage an important project.
An interim manager is a highly experienced, seasoned professional who can take control of an assignment quickly and smoothly. They are well qualified for the role, enabling them to hit the ground running and require little or no training, managing or handholding.
Most interim managers have at least five to ten years’ experience in the industry and understand change. They are able to adapt quickly to new cultures and company procedures. They are hands-on and results-driven. By their nature they are exceptionally talented people.
An interim is accustomed to working in lots of different company cultures, so there�s the assurance that they will easily slot into the role and the team.
At Barrett Webb we have an international network of high quality, specialist life science interim managers.
To discuss your interim management requirements please call +44 (0) 1727 857755