Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Consultant Life Sciences Leeds £60,000  uncapped commission What would it take to build a genuinely niche life sciences practice, in a business with the financial 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.