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Senior Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences | Warm Desk | Full Sector Training Provided


Evidencia Life Sciencesis a specialist Life Science Recruitment Consultancy with over 12 years of global expertise in Market Access recruitment across the Pharma, Biotech, Consultancy, and Medical Device sectors.


We’re expanding our team and looking fordriven, high-performing individualswith a strong track record in meeting or exceeding targets to join us asSenior Recruitment Consultants.


At Evidencia, you’ll benefit fromwarm desks with active, high-value rolesready to work from day one, in a thriving sector where fee potential consistently exceeds that of traditional recruitment markets.


Previous Life Sciences experience is not required. We offer a tailored onboarding process along with ongoing mentorship and training from our performance coach and a leading industry expert with over 20 years of experience. Together, we’ll build a clear, personalised development path designed to help you grow and achieve your professional goals.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage a360 recruitment deskwith existing clients and live vacancies, while identifying new business opportunities and building client partnerships.
  • Source and engage top talent globally within thePharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectorthrough headhunting and networking.
  • Work closely with clients and candidates to solve hiring challenges and deliver strategic talent solutions.
  • Place candidates in highly specialized, niche roles across the industry.
  • Stay informed on sector trends and market dynamics to offer informed, consultative advice.


What We’re Looking For

  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
  • A passion for personal development and a merit-based career path.
  • A consistent record of target achievement in recruitment or consultative sales.
  • A goal-oriented mindset with the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Experience in recruitment, B2B sales, or a similar client-facing commercial environment.


What You’ll Get

  • uncapped commission
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Warm desks withpremium-level clients and vacancies
  • Supportive, high-performing team culture
  • Individual and team-based incentives
  • Opportunities forinternational travelto client meetings and industry events
  • EMI Share Scheme


On-Target Earnings (OTE):

  • Year 1: £56K
  • Year 2: £78K
  • Year 3: £98K+


If you’re ready to take the next step in your recruitment career with a specialist consultancy at the forefront of the Life Sciences industry,apply todayand discover what your future could look like at Evidencia.

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