Why Insourcing? – Your Science, Your way

In the world of life sciences, you’re often asked to make decisions that come with a lot of factors to consider when it comes to your facility management. One such decision is whether or not to outsource a particular task or process. While it may seem like an easy choice at first, there are actually many factors that go into deciding whether or not to outsource.

The decision between insourcing and outsourcing can be complex, especially when you’re considering outsourcing a task or process for a vivarium facility or in-vivo lab space, but there are several benefits that can make insourcing more beneficial than outsourcing.  

Benefits of Insourcing 

When considering whether insourcing or outsourcing is most suitable for you, the key benefits of insourcing include: 

• Time to focus on producing higher quality work. You can save valuable time and duplication of effort by contracting all or part of your research operations to Agenda. This means you can focus on your primary tasks, your research and your objectives. We will manage the rest! From recruitment and hiring, business development, HR and regulatory functions our bespoke support packages remove those unwanted, time-consuming tasks from your to-do list.

• Ability to scale your research quickly. Whether you need support in scaling up an existing in-vivo research facility or starting a new facility, we have options for you. You benefit from our proven experience in managing and growing existing operations, decommissioning and recommissioning research facilities and providing capacity at alternative locations. We understand that growing in-vivo operations is time-consuming and resource-heavy, often requiring significant financial investment. Our range of solutions alleviates these challenges which means you can continue your current research projects whilst we manage your expansion.
  

• Potential to generate revenue. Redundant space in your in-vivo research facility is both a drain on your budget and your time. Running and maintaining empty space benefits nobody. Allowing Agenda to lease your unused space or promote and support the use of this space by other research groups will generate revenue for your organisation. Agenda has successfully managed such operations in both the pharmaceutical and academic environments and offer our expertise in business development and in-vivo research facility management to deliver this revenue for you without impacting your own research.

Agenda Facility Management

It’s common for a business within the life sciences industry to decide to go with an insourcing solution; however, the next hurdle that you’re likely to face is having to overcome the task of finding the right solution for your business and the resources needed to execute the plan.

This is where Agenda Facility Management can provide the resources and support you need.

Established in 1996, Agenda Life Sciences specialise in life sciences recruitment, facility management and contract staffing. As the only life science recruitment agency with animal facilities, we are uniquely positioned to understand the specific needs of vivarium, in-vivo, and lab-based facilities.

Likewise, our commitment to animal welfare is essential in what we do and is why our core values consist of respect, reputation, and most notably responsibility. 

Agenda Facility Management fully supports the reduction, refinement and replacement of the use of animals in research. We believe that whilst animal research continues to make a valuable contribution to scientific understanding and the development of medical treatments, ensuring the highest standard of care and welfare of research animals is of utmost importance.  

The Solution Your Research Needs

Facilitating research is our priority, whether that is through the management of your facility, your staffing provision, or ensuring that your facility has the support of an experienced and highly skilled Named Veterinary Surgeon.  

We strive to be your ideal life sciences resource partner, offering bespoke facility management solutions to ensure that you can do “your science, your way”. Our bespoke management service integrates with your existing activities to meet your strategic and operational needs whilst removing complexity and challenges. This means you have access to Agenda’s extended networks, facility management expertise, staffing solutions, training opportunities, security screening and occupational health services, all from one service provider.

So, if you would like to focus on your research knowing the day-to-day operations of your in-vivo facility are in hand, rest assured that Agenda is here to provide you with bespoke, flexible and scalable operational support to allow you to do just that. 

Learn more about our partnership approach and how it allows you to build your own service provision, or contact our support team for more information. 

Call today on 03456 445545 or send an email to hello@agendalifesciences.co.uk