Innovative biotechnology recruitment experts
in the UK

Find out how our specialist recruiters in the biotechnology industry can help you achieve your goals, now and in the future. 

At every stage of the discovery, development and commercialisation of medicines, Hays has the expertise and deep networks to connect you with the talent you need. 

We work with all types of organisations to support discovery, innovation and growth:

• We mirror the stages of the discovery, development and commercial lifecycle, with specialist teams focused on recruiting scientists, clinical operations and clinical development specialists, statisticians, biometricians, regulatory affairs, QA and drug safety professionals, medical affairs and commercial experts.  
• Our inside knowledge of the market allows us to access biotechnology talent from across the UK.  
• We have the scale, insight and deep understanding in biotechnology to help shape your hiring strategy. 
• Using a customer-first and data-driven approach to meet your business needs within biotechnology, we make it easy for you to deliver against the complex talent and recruitment landscape you need to navigate.   

Biotechnology partners we work with 

We work with organisations of all sizes including discovery, clinical and commercial-stage biotechs at the cutting edge of innovation in advanced therapeutics (ATMPS) including gene therapies, antibodies, stem and CAR T-cells and molecular diagnostics.  

Offering permanent, temporary and executive recruitment services for biotechnology industry clients, we recruit for roles within R&D, business development, regulatory affairs, clinical operations and development, production/tech-transfer, QA and QC. 

Businesses we work with include larger partners such as Ipsen, and exciting innovators like Iontas, Xap and Isogenica. 

Biotechnology recruitment services 

It’s not just people we provide – whatever your workforce challenge, we’re constantly innovating and evolving our services so we can build the best solution for your organisation. 

Whether you need someone to fill a permanent position, a temporary professional to make an instant impact, an inspirational leader to transform your business, or want to outsource your hiring completely, we’ve got you covered.

Our core services

Temporary recruitment

• Benefit from our partnerships built across industries, skillsets and job roles, as we enhance the breadth and depth of our talent networks.  
• Leverage our omnichannel approach to access the people you need, at the pace you require.  
• Minimise complexities and delays with our streamlined administrative processes, including externally managed pay and timesheets.  

Find out more about our temporary recruitment services. 

Fully managed temporary recruitment 

• Gain a greater understanding of your non-permanent population, with visibility enabling cost reduction and strategic management of risk.  
• Reimagine what’s possible with faster access to an extensive network of new and alternative skills channels, including the Human Cloud and cross-border supply chains.  
• Leverage deep market insights to make the best buying decisions across enhanced talent networks. 

Read more about fully managed temporary recruitment. 

Permanent recruitment

• Get committed support throughout your journey, including sourcing, assessment and development of your people.  
• Access vast talent networks, connecting you with the skills and expertise critical to your organisation. 
• Find passionate people who will align with your ambitions, contribute to your culture and power the progress of your organisation.

Find out more about our permanent recruitment services.  

Outsourced permanent recruitment

• Enhance your employer brand and ensure you’re first choice for top talent.  
• Unlock access to dynamic talent networks primed with the skills you need to elevate the capacity and capability of your organisation. 
• Make decisions at pace, as our proprietary tech stack supplements your digital capabilities to uncover a wealth of data and insights and increase efficiency.   

Discover more about outsourced permanent recruitment. 

Executive recruitment

• Navigate organisational change by finding inspirational leaders within the sector. 
• Empower business transformation and steer your organisation to success with exceptional executive hires. 
• Build success through diversity with bespoke job ads and transparent interview processes.

Read more about our executive recruitment services.