Our values

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The requirement of a combined expertise "Scientific / Engineering - Human Resources" is the cornerstone of our activity for the needs of companies and academic structures. ACAVI is a human-sized company and long-term preferred partner, The requirement of a combined expertise "Scientific / Engineering - Human Resources" is the cornerstone of our activity for the needs of companies and academic structures. ACAVI is a human-sized company and long-term preferred partner, specializing in Human Resources dedicated to the scientific sectors for the fields of Life Sciences, Chemistry and Materials.

Our solutions are focused on your expertise and growth, and on the need to effectively integrate employees with the key scientific and technological skills for your activities. To this end, our solutions contribute to the wealth of your value chains, for your high value-added scientific, technological and digital position in Research, Development, Industrialization, Regulatory, Quality, Business, Marketing and Service.

ACAVI research, identify and support your future scientific collaborators, confirmed engineers and technical experts in their integration into their new position and in the development of their skills throughout their professional career. The knowledge of your markets in France and abroad, the use of the most advanced technological tools in software and applications for Human Resources and the involvement of the team to meet your requirements contribute to the success of our missions.

ACAVI is a company recognized since 2005 and awarded for its solutions, its know-how and its activities. Our values are our ethics, our reliability, and our agility to find you the "Nobel" for your projects and develop your business.

Christine GIOVANE, PhD
Founder and Director since 2005

our team

Our consultants have dual expertise in Human Resources and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) through their education (MSc, MBA, PhD) and varied professional backgrounds. Whether working in France or abroad, they have a pragmatic and comprehensive approach to their projects and the accomplishment of their assignments.

Our researchers provide support for the consultants in their recruitment and consultancy assignments with professionalism and high standards. They have in-depth knowledge of the high profile scientific and technological activity sectors. They have in-depth knowledge of the professions and their requirements.

Our consultant in professional assessment is specialized in the assessment of Managers and Experts in internal mobility within their company. He is accredited in recognized assessment tools of behavioral skills called "Soft Skills", adapted to the Top and Middle Management of the scientific and technological sector.


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Our ratings

Since 2005, we have regularly received recognition from our clients, applicants and the economic players in science and technology for our strong commitment, our professionalism and our excellent level of customer service in Human Resources. 

We have received numerous distinctions to reward our strong involvement in Life Sciences, Chemistry and Materials.

Our commitment and professionalism once more recognized and hailed in 2020!

The French magazine "Décideurs-Stratégies Finance Droit" (www.magazine-decideurs.com) publishes a yearly ranking of specialized recruitment companies according to criteria of notoriety, size of the team, the number and the quality of the treated files, the diversity and the internalization of the customer base. The ranking is established by the Human Resources Directors and the CEO of the pharmaceutical industry in France.

Since 2011, the annual ratings have rated ACAVI as “excellent” for the category “Life Sciences”.

Winner for France

The European Business Awards (EBA) is an Awards program designed to recognize and promote excellence, best practice and innovation in the European business community. The EBA are the showcase of Europe’s skills, achievements and innovations in the field of business. It provides the benchmark, inspiration and example for all enterprises and it is a hallmark of excellence. The EBA recognizes business excellence from all industry sectors, embracing businesses of all sizes and ages from all European countries.

In 2014/2015, we were “National Champions” for France with the "Customer Focus" European Business Award. ACAVI is the only Human Resources consulting firm to have obtained this distinction in France.