Managing Director, Life Sciences Recruitment

Talent Lift; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Managing Director for its Life Sciences Recruitment division. The role offers a competitive salary of c.£150,000 with bonuses and benefits, and involves strategic leadership and operational autonomy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life sciences recruitment and will manage the senior leadership team to drive business expansion. Excellent financial rewards are offered.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Confidential discussion available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading recruitment teams.
• Ability to provide strategic input and correct course as needed.
• Strong financial acumen and rewards package expectation.

Responsibilities

• Steer the business through its next chapter.
• Manage the senior leadership team and guide strategic directions.
• Identify opportunities for expansion and market share gains.

Skills

Leadership track record in life sciences recruitment

Strategic management

Operational autonomy

Job description

Overview

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17th September, 2025

Managing Director, Life Sciences Recruitment
c.£150,000 + bonus + benefits
UK (base location flexible) with some international travel

Outstanding high profile leadership opportunity, to take the helm of a leading independent recruitment firm. Specialising in pharma & life sciences, this is a well financed firm with a strong reputation. You will steer the business through its next chapter and will enjoy full operational autonomy in this pivotal role.

You will need a considerable leadership track record within life sciences recruitment for this position. You'll manage the senior leadership team, providing strategic input, bringing new ideas and course corrections as required. The business is performing well, but there are lots of opportunities for further expansion and gains in market share.

You'll join a growing firm that's in a strong financial position. A strong financial and rewards package is available. For a confidential discussion, contact us today for more details.

About Talent Lift

Talent Lift are senior level recruitment specialists. Recruiting for leadership roles for Global Staffing, Executive Search and Consulting firms. We also work with a range of investors and their portfolio companies.

We provide recruitment and human capital advisory services for:

• Staffing and Executive Search Firms
• Management Consultancies and Human Capital Consulting Firms
• Early-stage / fast-growth investor backed businesses

Recruiting for senior and executive positions, including:

• Board level / leadership roles
• Director and manager positions

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