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Senior Recruitment Consultant

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Are you ready to supercharge your career in recruitment? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Cpl Life Sciences is growing fast, and we’re on the lookout for talented 360 recruiters to join our specialist divisions and to play a pivotal role in shaping industry-leading talent solutions.


Why Cpl Life Sciences?

At Cpl Life Sciences, we’re shaping careers and providing a tailored recruitment experience that aligns the most qualified professionals with some of the worlds most ground-breaking pharmaceuticals, biotech's and CROs. Our consultants are deeply embedded in the life sciences industry, and represent talent who have direct experience in developing, manufacturing, and assisting launch life-saving medicines. By joining Cpl, you will have the opportunity to work in a field that not only challenges you but makes a real impact on people's lives.



What You’ll Gain:

✅ Industry Influence – Work directly with leading pharmaceutical & biotech companies, driving ground-breaking projects in global healthcare.

✅ Lucrative Compensation – Competitive salary + performance-driven commission to reward your success.

✅ Flexibility that Fits You – Permanent & contract opportunities tailored to your goals.

✅ Accelerated Career Growth – Structured development plans to fuel your success.

✅ A Vibrant, Collaborative Team – Join a high-performance squad that thrives on teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and winning together.

✅ Global Network Access – Work with world-class clients & candidates across the pharmaceutical, biotech & CRO industries.

✅ Work-Life Balance – Because we believe productivity and well-being go hand in hand.



Your Role:

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be the key force behind within our Corporate Services division, handling end-to-end recruitment, forging strong client relationships, and sourcing top-tier talent. Your mission will include:

  • Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with high-profile clients, fostering long-term collaboration and business success.
  • Identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent for mission-critical roles, ensuring optimal alignment with business objectives.
  • Driving revenue growth and expanding market reach by identifying opportunities, implementing effective strategies, and maximizing business potential.
  • Providing mentorship and professional development support to emerging recruitment consultants, cultivating industry expertise and leadership skills.



What We’re Looking For:

✔ Extensive experience in 360-degree recruitment, with a strong track record in talent acquisition, client engagement, and full-cycle hiring processes — all backgrounds are valued.

âś” Exceptional business development skills, with a natural ability to expand client relationships, identify opportunities, and drive commercial success.

âś” Highly results-driven and ambitious, committed to achieving growth, delivering exceptional recruitment solutions, and fostering long-term success.

âś” Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic industry, excelling in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments while navigating market trends and challenges effectively.



Why You Belong Here:

This isn’t just a recruitment job - it’s an opportunity to make an impact, drive change, and build a career with purpose. Join Cpl Life Sciences and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry while shaping the future of global health.



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