Interim Executive Talent Search £350pd

1st Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in the UK seeks an Executive Researcher for an interim position to source high-quality candidates in the Life Sciences sector. This hybrid role requires strong experience in retained search, particularly in Pharmaceuticals or Biotech, focusing on senior hires at the VP level and above. Candidates should be proactive and adaptable, with a background in Life Sciences preferred. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £350 per day and is initially set for six months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in retained search with boutique or large search companies.
• Background in Life Sciences, focusing on early-stage R&D disciplines.
• Experience headhunting at Director level and above.

Responsibilities

• Source and attract senior candidates for executive roles.
• Conduct initial candidate screening calls.
• Collaborate with the Executive Sourcing Lead throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Executive search experience

Strong communication skills

Headhunting expertise

Life Sciences knowledge

Education

Life Sciences Academic background

Job description

Interim Executive Talent Search £350pd

Role: Executive Researcher

Rate: Up to £350 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: World-leading Pharmaceuticals organisation

Location: Hybrid, with 2 days in London

Duration: 6 months (potential to extend)

An exciting opportunity to work within a Global Pharmaceuticals organisation's in-house, executive search team, dedicated to senior hires within early-stage Life Sciences (R&D and Investigational Products).

The role will focus on sourcing and attraction of senior candidates, conducting initial calls to screen candidates and position the opportunity, and working closely with the Executive Sourcing Lead to progress them through the process.

This role will suit someone hungry to develop their career in-house, whose focus has been sourcing within niche talent pools of high-quality candidates, at VP level and above.

Experience:

• Strong experience in retained search with boutique organisations or large search companies, within Pharmaceuticals, Biotech or Life Sciences disciplines.
• Life Sciences background, with experience in early-stage, R&D disciplines.
• Experience headhunting in small pools of high-quality candidates, at Director level through to SVP.
• Permanent Hiring experience is key.
• Advantageous would be any Life Sciences Academic background.
• Experience sourcing talent globally would be beneficial.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]