Case Study: India Bio-pharmaceutical Company identifies high-potential leaders with Mercer Mettl

Identifying high performers among the First Time Managers and Seasoned Managers

India Bio-pharamaceutical Company, a manufacturer of generic active pharmaceutical ingredients serving 120+ countries, needed a standardized, objective way to identify high performers among First Time Managers and Seasoned Managers. The organization lacked an unbiased performance-evaluation process and wanted a clearly defined competency framework; they engaged Mercer Mettl to develop and deploy assessment-based solutions, including the Mettl Personality Profiler and the Mettl Cognitive Assessment Battery.

Mercer Mettl conducted interviews and FGDs with top management to build a competency framework, then rolled out customized assessment batteries in two phases (Phase I: 80+ employees; Phase II: 220+ employees). Using correlation analysis to establish predictive validation and benchmarks, Mercer Mettl refined recommendation logic, identified critical competencies, and delivered an objective, scalable method to spot high-potential leaders. The program enabled rapid identification of future leaders, has been approved for wider rollout across business units, and established a repeatable standard for talent decisions.