Interim Executive Talent Search £350pd

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced professional to join their executive search team specializing in the pharmaceuticals sector. This hybrid role involves sourcing high-quality senior candidates and conducting initial screenings. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in retained search, particularly within Pharma or Life Sciences, and the ability to work with small pools of senior talent. The role offers an exciting opportunity to develop within a niche market.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in retained search with boutique organisations or large search companies.
• Experience in early-stage R&D disciplines in Life Sciences.
• Ability to source high-quality candidates globally.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retained search experience

Headhunting at Director level and above

Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences

Global talent sourcing

Education

Life Sciences Academic background

Job description

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]