Senior Contract Recruiter – Pharma/Life Sciences

Mantell Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Rolex incentive

Holiday incentives

Gym lunches

EAP programme

Job summary

Mantell Associates is a leading headhunting firm focused on CDMO, Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Life Sciences sectors. We are hiring Senior Recruitment Consultants with contract experience to join our growing contract team in London.

You’ll work with a high-performer and contribute to live roles with contractors from day one. The role is senior, high-value, with a focus on the US and Europe, offering fast-track progression in a culture that values growth and results.

Qualifications

• Experience on a contract desk, ideally Senior Consultant level with a proven billing track record.
• Ability to win new clients and grow existing accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract recruitment, from day rates to redeployment.

Responsibilities

• Run a full 360 contract desk, win new clients and grow accounts.
• Headhunt top contractors and interim professionals across pharma, biotech and CDMO.
• Manage contractors from initial contact to placement, extensions and redeployment.
• Build a strong contractor book and grow weekly margins.
• Negotiate day rates and margins with clients and contractors.
• Monitor market trends to spot opportunities and act quickly.
• Learn directly from a Director who leads by example.

Skills

Contract recruitment

Senior desk experience

Client development

Billing history

US/Europe market knowledge

Job description

Mantell Associates is a leading headhunting firm focused on CDMO, Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Life Sciences sectors. We are hiring Senior Recruitment Consultants with contract experience to join our growing contract team in London.

You’ll work with a high-performer and contribute to live roles with contractors from day one. The role is senior, high-value, with a focus on the US and Europe, offering fast-track progression in a culture that values growth and results.