With legislation shifting across EMEA, unseen contractor compliance gaps can quickly escalate into fines, audits, or delivery delays. CXC brings clarity and control – fast, compliant, and built for the pace of global pharma and biotech operations.
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Pharma companies are expanding across borders but their contractor risk is expanding faster. With shifting legislation and regulatory scrutiny increasing, the real risk isn’t in R&D or manufacturing… it’s in how you engage talent.
Misclassification penalties can exceed €150,000+* per incident.
But the bigger cost? Supply chain delays. Facility shutdowns. Reputational damage.
CXC ensures compliant contractor engagement for pharmaceutical leaders across 100+ countries – from clinical trials to regulated manufacturing.
We work behind the scenes to help you:
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If you’re relying on local hiring workarounds or outdated processes – you’re exposed.
Pharma companies love working with CXC: Fast. Seamless. Compliant.
We take the legal and compliance weight off your shoulders – so your teams can focus on science, speed, and safety.
Three ways we help you stay compliant, scale fast, and stay audit-ready.
Your compliance nerve centre – critical for firms managing multi-country teams.
A digital platform to audit, assess and manage worker compliance, developed through our diagnostic process, managed by experts.
Engage scientific and technical contractors across borders – without legal entities.
We take on full responsibility for worker compliance, onboarding, payroll, and tax so your teams can deliver across borders without the legal complexity.
Total visibility. Total control. Zero supplier bias.
We centralise your contingent workforce, clean up supplier chaos, and give you the governance and cost control your Procurement and Compliance teams are desperate for.
Legal & Compliance Teams:
Full visibility into worker classifications. No gaps. No grey zones. No audit panic.
Procurement:
One partner. One contract. Total control over suppliers and spend.
R&D and QA:
Fast onboarding of niche talent with zero legal delays.
Finance:
Predictable, compliant payroll. No fines. No surprises.
Talent Acquisition:
Global reach. Local compliance. Friction-free candidate experience.
Employer Brand & Contractor Relations:
Top talent prefers your projects – thanks to smooth onboarding, compliant contracts, and a reputation for doing things right.
This is what we deliver. Every time.
We’re offering a free 30-minute strategy session, tailored to your operations, to help you get ahead of shifting legislation by walking through the specific risks and regulations impacting your regions.
We’ll distil the key insights from your call into a concise takeaway you can share internally – risks, opportunities, and suggested next steps, tailored to your operations.
(Confidential. No pitch, no pressure. You’ll receive a personalised summary after the session.)
We’re still refreshingly “old-school” – we believe in goodwill, clarity, and serving first. No “gotchas”. No surprise pitch.
Here’s what can happen after our call:
You leave with a tailored plan – yours to run with, no strings attached. We’re glad we helped and we’ll stay friends.
You want to keep the conversation going. Great – we can explore fit.
You feel we wasted your time. Fair play – we’ll send something small (coffee, book, quiet peace offering) to say thanks for your time.
There is nothing for you to lose: We take on the effort, the prep, and the follow-up. We wouldn’t offer this if we weren’t confident we could help.
| FEATURE | CXC | TYPICAL SELF-SERVE EOR PLATFORM |
| Local Compliance Expertise | Deep expertise in local laws | Limited local expertise |
| Dedicated Account Manager | Yes, dedicated contact per client | No dedicated manager – use ticket systems |
| Built-In Legal & Tax Compliance | Compliance is built-in, not optional | ⚠️ Varies by country – not always guaranteed |
| Custom Workforce Solutions | Tailored to your needs | Standardised packages |
| Real-Time Human Support | Humans, not bots | Mostly chatbots or slow email support |
| One-Size-Fits-All Platform | Solutions are tailored, not templated | ✔️ Yes, but not adaptable |
| Focus on Risk Mitigation | Risk-first approach | Often prioritises cost over risk |
| Reactive vs Proactive Support | Proactive and preventative | Often reactive after issues arise |
| Country Coverage | Extensive in-region footprint | ⚠️ Limited or outsourced presence |
| Global Risk Infrastructure | Embedded frameworks for employment, tax & immigration risk | ⚠️ Risk managed reactively or outsourced |
| Strategic Advisory Capability | Consultative, long-term workforce planning | Transactional focus – limited to onboarding & payroll |
| Change Management Support | Support through transitions, expansions & restructures | DIY – no structured change planning support |
| Talent Experience Ownership | Cohesive onboarding, support & compliance aligned to employee experience | Fragmented – compliance-first, not talent-first |
| Enterprise-Grade Scalability | Proven model with multinationals across regions | ⚠️ May break down at scale – not built for complexity |
| Customised Reporting & Insights | Real-time insights aligned to client metrics | Basic dashboards, often irrelevant or generic |
| Onshore vs Offshore Operations | Local entities and people on the ground | Heavy reliance on offshore, third-party partners |
| Governance & Audit Readiness | Always audit-ready, with full documentation trail | ⚠️ May not meet enterprise-level audit standards |
CXC has been simplifying contingent workforce management in highly regulated industries since 1992 – including pharmaceuticals, financial services, technology, aviation, defence, and energy.
We manage thousands of contractors for global leaders who demand speed, scale, and absolute compliance.
CXC helped Medtronic streamline niche contractor recruitment through direct sourcing, compliant onboarding, and payroll support. Acting as a trusted advisor on cross-border legislation, CXC improved hiring speed, reduced costs, and provided compliance reassurance across their contractor workforce.
Challenge: Across Europe, Boeing and its subsidiaries faced increased contingent worker costs with inflated margins, non-compliant practices and process inefficiencies. They needed a central supply chain management programme with a streamlined recruitment process.
CXC’s MSP centralised recruitment, streamlined supplier management, and standardised recruitment margins, providing a single point of contact and access to a pre-established supplier panel, minimising the client’s procurement dependency.
With 50+ legal entities and the capability to serve over 100 countries, CXC delivers compliant payroll solutions – even in the most complex and challenging markets.
We don’t just promise compliance – we take full ownership of it. With in-house legal experts and partnerships with top-tier local law firms, we ensure you’re protected across every jurisdiction. From labor laws to tax risks, we’ve got your back – wherever you operate.
No surprises. Just predictable, enterprise-grade pricing models that you can count on.
We align with your program’s governance structures to deliver the service you expect, every time.
Unlike some providers, we’re not tied to staffing or HR capital firms, ensuring unbiased, world-class service.
We grow with you. Whether you’re entering new markets or managing complex workforce challenges, we provide stability with agility.
We’re not chasing quick wins. We’re invested in long-term partnerships built on integrity, clarity, and outcomes that last.
We’re the trusted force behind the scenes – making complex contractor delivery simple, compliant, and ready to scale across EMEA and beyond.
Trusted by global pharma leaders. Proven across borders.
In 30 minutes, we’ll show you:
Where you’re exposed to compliance risk
Where you could unlock savings
What compliant looks like
You’ll leave with an action plan – no pitch, no pressure.
Reliable solutions backed by 30+ years of expertise. From global reach to local insight, we deliver flexible, compliant payroll with transparent pricing, dedicated teams, and a partnership you can count on.
Audits. Fines. Delays. You won’t see it until it’s too late.
Let’s fix it before regulators force your hand.
(Reacting too late isn’t a strategy.)
Disclaimers:
*Estimated costs associated with contractor misclassification are based on typical liabilities observed in high-compliance jurisdictions, including retroactive social security contributions, back taxes, employee benefits, penalties, and legal fees. The €150,000+ figure is often used as a conservative average for a mid-to-senior level contractor in high-compliance regions like UK, Germany, France, or Spain, especially in industries where rates and contributions are higher.
For example, in countries like Germany, employers may be liable for up to 4 years of back payments — or up to 30 years in cases of intentional misclassification (Source: CXC Global Hiring Guide). Actual financial exposure can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction, contractor terms, duration of engagement, and local regulations. Always seek professional advice for specific compliance assessments.
**Timelines may vary depending on solution scope, regional requirements, and implementation complexity.
