Recruitment Consultant - Pharmaceutical​/Biotech Data Science

Recruitment Consultant - Pharmaceutical/Biotech Data Science

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Barrington James – Recruitment Consultant (Horsham HQ)

Looking to kickstart a high-earning career with global opportunities, world-class training and a genuinely fun, supportive team? Barrington James is hiring multiple Recruitment Consultants for our Horsham HQ.

Specifically, I am looking to build out my team with a number of hires focused in high growth areas. An ever important, growing need within the Life Sciences industry is Data Science, and this person will be focused on building relationships with and placing high impact Data Science individuals into Pharma, Biotech, Medtech, Digital Health and Life Sciences software companies.

We’re an internationally recognised Life Science and Pharmaceutical recruitment business with over 200 employees in 10 offices worldwide. This is your chance to join a fast-growing industry, learn from the best, and build a career with no limits.

• Find and engage niche, high‑calibre candidates within the Life Sciences sector, specifically within the Data Science space.
• Connect with new and existing clients to uncover fresh hiring opportunities
• Understand client needs in detail and deliver tailored recruitment solutions
• Attend client meetings to strengthen relationships and stay close to market demand
• Run the full recruitment process from CV shortlisting and phone screens to interviews and registration
• Fill roles efficiently and meet agreed timelines
• Build a strong, responsive candidate pipeline to stay ahead of client requirements
• Develop long‑term relationships with clients and candidates through high‑quality communication and service

• £50K+ OTE in your first year, with potential to earn £100K+ by year three
• Up to 40% commission with no threshold and no cap on commission.
• Global recognition for top performers, including international travel
• One‑to‑one training and coaching with our dedicated Learning & Development team
• Opportunities to give back through regular charity involvement
• International relocation options plus travel for client meetings and industry conferences
• Up to 35 days paid holiday with extra days for top performers
• A fast‑paced, exciting environment surrounded by ambitious, like‑minded people

• Sales experience is helpful but not essential – drive, attitude and motivation matter most
• Confidence to thrive in a competitive, professional environment
• Self‑motivation, resilience and a strong target‑driven mindset
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to perform in a results‑focused role

Ready to Build a Career With Real Earning Potential?

If you’re ambitious, driven and want to join a high-performance team with global opportunities, apply now. I’m happy to answer any questions and talk you through what success really looks like at Barrington James.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Staffing and Recruiting, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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