We met with Ellinor Crafoord, CEO and co-founder of SallyQ, a recruitment and consultancy company with a strong focus on life sciences. A molecular biologist by training, Ellinor previously conducted research at Karolinska Institutet before stepping into entrepreneurship. Since 2024, she has been leading SallyQ’s mission to connect talent and organizations in a rapidly evolving industry.
For Ellinor, choosing The Park at Forskaren was a strategic move. Hagastaden is emerging as a key life science hub, surrounded by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm University, and numerous innovative companies.“It was a deal breaker for me that we would get a workplace at Forskaren and The Park – it’s a very strategic location.”
The infrastructure, proximity to clients, and flexibility to host seminars made the decision easy. And when The Park added a podcast studio after SallyQ joined, it became an even bigger advantage. “The podcast studio is super convenient.”
Community and Collaboration
Initially, SallyQ joined for the location. But over time, the community at The Park became a major highlight. Conferences, breakfasts, and seminars have created a vibrant environment that inspires Ellinor and her team. SallyQ has organized several after-work events and attended many others. Ellinor appreciates The Park’s solutions-oriented approach to event planning.“The community is starting to be very alive – that’s very inspiring.”
Why The Park Works for SallyQ
For a company focused on recruitment, informal interactions are invaluable. Ellinor describes the experience as synergetic, with her network growing significantly since joining.“Our network has grown – it’s been a synergetic relationship.”
Ellinor and her team use flex spaces and are present most days of the week. The location in Hagastaden is perfect for life science professionals, offering easy access to hospitals, universities, and co-working opportunities. “Informal interactions here are super important for our business.”
About SallyQ
Founded in December 2023, SallyQ is a competence-driven recruitment and consultancy company dedicated to the life science sector. With a vision to help innovative companies and individuals make the biggest positive impact possible, SallyQ combines deep industry expertise with a passion for quality. The company specializes in recruitment, consultancy, and training services, ensuring organizations have the right talent in the right place at the right time. Their approach is rooted in quality and operational excellence, supporting clients across areas such as Quality & Compliance, R&D, Production, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
A big thank you to Ellinor and SallyQ for sharing their story! We’re thrilled to have you as part of The Park community and can’t wait to see what’s next for your team.
