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Senior Recruitment Consultant

Life Sciences Recruitment
Edinburgh
5 days ago
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Company Overview


Life Sciences Recruitment (LSR) is a boutique consultancy focused on recruiting in Life Sciences. We help some of the most innovative biopharma, med tech, and digital health companies globally hire the best talent available. We are a team of highly experienced Head Hunters and pride ourselves on the quality of our delivery and flexible approach to working with clients.


Fostering an engaging and collaborative environment, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and meaningful culture, which our employees describe as fun and collaborative.


Primary Function


To work as a 360 consultant or focus on Business Development with the support of Researchers to execute searches for clients in the EU, US and ROW.


Key Accountabilities


  • To establish and manage new and lasting relationships with clients.
  • To maximise visibility with existing clients, you have won.
  • To consistently provide a professional and best-in-class service to clients and candidates.
  • You will be an expert in your field. Therefore, a thirst for knowledge and developing a deep understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical industry globally is crucial to success in this role.
  • Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure all projects are delivered.
  • Work closely with our sister company, Morgan Prestwich, to carve out new strategies when required.


Key Behaviours


  • You are a naturally driven individual who demonstrates personal responsibility and is a strong team player.
  • Remain positive in the face of challenges and be solution-driven.
  • A willingness to continuously learn to achieve expertise in your field.
  • Being open to change and adaptable to the needs of a growing business.
  • To be a good ambassador of our organisation's brand, core beliefs and values.


What's on Offer


  • A fantastic team with over 80 years of combined experience to learn from.
  • Competitive base salary and generous uncapped commission structure.
  • Personal learning and development plan.
  • Ability to forge your career path and clear progression road maps.
  • Complimentary breakfast and all amenities.
  • End of year trip*
  • Regular company get-togethers.
  • Newly refurbished offices near the Haywards Heath railway station
  • Healthcare, pension, and mental wellness programme.


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