Leeds
£60,000 + uncapped commission
What would it take to build a genuinely niche life sciences practice, in a business with the global reach to back it?
This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to join a specialist consultancy to help build their life sciences practice spanning biotech and pharma, medical devices and diagnostics, personalised medicine, and scientific and research tools. You'll work across commercial, technical, R&D, regulatory, and senior leadership appointments, building long-term partnerships within a discipline you know well.
The desk
• 360 recruitment within a specialist life sciences niche, from commercial and technical through to R&D, regulatory and senior leadership roles.
• Building an international network spanning biotech, pharma, medical devices, diagnostics and research tools.
• Scope to build long-term, partnership-led relationships with employers and candidates in your sector.
• Room to develop your own niche and grow your desk on your own terms.
Who this suits
• Proven billing experience in life sciences or a closely related technical/scientific recruitment sector.
• A consultative, relationship-first approach rather than a purely transactional one.
• Commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Genuinely curious about the science and the sector, not just the placements.
What you get
• £60,000 basic salary, plus uncapped commission.
• Autonomy to build out a division with unlimited scope.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Clear scope for career progression as your desk grows.
Confidentiality
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
