Principal Consultant

FIFTEEN WEST; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established life sciences recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Consultant / Team Lead for their new AI, ML, and Data division. This key role includes complete ownership of the recruitment function, developing a go-to-market strategy, and scaling a high-performing team across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment within technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. A competitive salary up to £70,000 base plus commission is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment within AI, ML, or Data sectors.
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse recruitment team.
• Strong background in technology and life sciences industries.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the European AI / ML / Data recruitment function.
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy across multiple countries.
• Grow and scale a high-performing recruitment team.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

AI and ML knowledge

Team-building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Description

• Principal Consultant / Team Lead – AI, ML & Data (Life Sciences)

European Division Launch & Scale

Location: Europe (flexible)

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 base + up to 40% commission + LTIP

Level: Senior / Leadership

Function: Technology (AI, ML, Data) within Life Sciences

Overview

A rare opportunity to build and lead a brand-new AI, ML, Data & Digital recruitment division for a well-established Life Sciences recruitment firm. Founded in 2013 and now operating across Europe and North America, the business is making a major investment in expanding its technology offering across the European market.

This role offers full ownership of the European tech practice—ideal for a senior recruiter with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to launch, scale, and eventually lead a multi-country team .

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the European AI / ML / Data recruitment function within Life Sciences.
• Define and execute the go-to-market strategy across Germany, Netherlands, Nordics, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and beyond.
• Grow and scale a high-performing team , with f...