Permanent (Direct Hire) Life Sciences

Precision Talent for Drug Development.

Targeted, end-to-end search for critical permanent and direct hire roles across CROs, biotech and pharma.

PERMANENT SOLUTIONS

We deliver precision-led permanent and direct-hire solutions for roles that directly impact business performance.

Working with CROs, biotech, pharma, CDMOs and clinical technology companies, we support organisations in securing high-performing talent across clinical, scientific and commercial functions.

This is not high-volume recruitment.

This is a targeted search for roles that matter.

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Our Results

Average time to hire: 16 days
3–5 highly qualified candidates per shortlist
96% one-year retention rate
97% candidate satisfaction
Focused on senior, specialist and hard-to-fill roles.
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Permanent & Direct Hiring
Built for Long-Term Impact

Hiring permanent talent in life sciences is rarely straightforward. The most valuable candidates are often:
Not actively applying
Highly selective
Already embedded within competing organisations

That is why our approach is built on targeted search, deep market insight and direct engagement.

We don’t rely on job boards.

We map markets, identify talent and engage the right individuals directly.

Who We Support

Our permanent and direct-hire solutions are designed for organisations across the life sciences sector, including:

01

CRO

CRO’s building commercial and operational teams

02

BIOTECH

Biotech companies scaling critical functions

03

CDMO

CDMO’s expanding technical and manufacturing capability

04

CLINICAL

Clinical technology and AI business hiring niche expertise

05

MEDICAL

Medical device and diagnostics firms strengthening regulatory and commercial teams

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About our CRO & Commercial support

Why Companies Partner With Us

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Precision Over Volume

We focus on a small number of roles where delivery matters – not high-volume CV sending.

Access to Passive Talent

We engage candidates who are not actively on the market but open to the right opportunity.

Deep Life Sciences Expertise

With over 25+ years of combined experience, we understand the drug development lifecycle, regulatory complexity and commercial hiring challenges.

Long-Term Retention Focus

We assess not just capability, but cultural alignment, leadership fit and long-term impact.

Speed Without Compromise

We reduce time-to-hire without sacrificing quality through targeted search and pre-qualified networks.

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Reaching Talent in a Competitive Market

In today’s hiring landscape, visibility does not equal accessibility.
The best candidates are often:
Over-contacted
Highly selective
Unlikely to respond to generic outreach

Our approach is built on highly personalised, insight-led engagement.

We position your opportunity clearly, build credibility quickly and engage individuals others cannot reach – converting them into serious candidates.

Our Permanent &
Direct Hire Process

A structured, consultative approach designed to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

01

Discovery & Brief

We define role requirements, team structure, cultural dynamics and success profile.

02

Market Mapping & Search

We identify and engage relevant talent across competitor organisations, adjacent sectors and specialist networks.

03

Candidate Qualification

We assess technical capability, experience, cultural alignment and long-term fit to ensure every candidate is fully aligned.

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Interview & Offer Management

We manage interview coordination, feedback, offer positioning, compensation alignment and counteroffer navigation.

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Post-Placement Support

Our involvement doesn’t stop at offer acceptance. We support onboarding, early-stage retention and long-term success.

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The Outcome

We deliver hires who:

Contribute from day one
Stay long-term
Strengthen teams beyond the job description

Meet Some Of Our Permanent
Recruitment Team

Our permanent and direct hire solutions are delivered by specialist consultants embedded in the life sciences market. With deep experience across CROs, biotech and pharma, our team combines market insight with a precision-led approach to delivering high-performing talent

5 Years Life Science Recruitment.
Founder & CRO Commercial Headhunter

4 Years Life Science Recruitment.
Co-Founder & Business Manager

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Looking to hire permanent or direct-hire life science talent?

Work with a specialist search firm focused on delivering results, not volume.

Info@greenlsr.com
+44 (0) 207 863 7302
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