Challenge: scaling a consistent, high-quality early talent program to support future workforce needs.
A global life sciences company identified a need to strengthen its early talent strategy to build a reliable pipeline for future roles. Specifically, its U.S. internship program required a new, strategic approach to deliver an elevated, consistent intern experience, all while scaling globally and staying locally compliant.
Solution: a fully managed early talent program designed for quality of experience and scalability.
KellyOCG® delivered a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that transforms internships into a strategic talent pipeline. The team manages the full lifecycle of the U.S. program — from university engagement through offboarding — while aligning with the company’s brand and workforce goals.
Key elements include:
- University engagement: outreach to 60+ universities, with 35 active partnerships, and representation across 97 institutions
- End-to-end recruitment: management of 20,000+ applications annually, including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers
- Seamless onboarding: integration with client systems and coordination with Kelly® payroll process outsourcing for efficient hiring
- In-person orientation: on-site onboarding across six U.S. locations
- Summer programming: delivery of 10+ events focused on skills development, engagement, and brand connection
- Program governance: strong project management and stakeholder alignment to support growth and consistency
Result: a high-performing program with strong satisfaction and expanded impact.
The program has scaled year over year, supporting 250+ interns across 14 U.S. locations last year — spanning scientific, manufacturing, and professional roles.
Key outcomes include:
- 4.76/5 intern satisfaction, with 100% interested in returning
- 4.57/5 overall program rating
- Steadily improved hiring manager satisfaction year over year
- Program expansion to include a newly acquired U.S. business unit, a thesis worker program in Sweden, and providing support in the U.K.
With a stable team, strong governance, and a true end-to-end approach, KellyOCG has helped the company build a scalable early talent pipeline — positioning the organization for continued global growth.