The client required a reliable recruitment partner to source and manage contract staff across a wide range of specialist roles in the life sciences sector. Operating through a Vendor Neutral Supplier, CK Group was selected as an approved supplier to support long-term workforce needs.

Type of roles required and filled: PV Process Director, Country Study Manager, Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Clinical Operations Lead, Data Acquisition Specialist, Quality Specialist, Clinical Research Study Leader, Global Studies Manager and Senior PV Scientist.

Supplying high volumes of specialist contract talent—while maintaining quality—requires deep client knowledge, VNS collaboration, and continuous market awareness. Understanding departmental nuances and shifting project demands is critical in such a highly regulated environment.

CK Group developed a long-standing, consultative relationship with both the client and the Vendor Neutral Supplier. This enabled the team to align quickly on requirements and consistently deliver well-matched candidates. CK’s recruitment specialists built insight into each department’s preferences, resulting in high CV-to-interview success rates.

“Our success rate is exceptionally high, with interviews often secured for nearly every CV submitted.”

In addition to core recruitment, CK provided strategic advice on contractor engagement, including IR35 guidance, remote working during the pandemic, and salary benchmarking

Over 25 contractors are typically engaged at any one time across areas such as clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and biometrics. CK Group remains a top-tier supplier, known for reliable delivery and high contractor satisfaction.

“Contractors value the modern, newly refitted offices and the convenient Welwyn Garden City location.”
CK Group’s long-term partnership with this life science leader highlights the value of consistency, good client understanding, and strong relationships with VNS partners. Their tailored approach, proactive communication, and quality-driven recruitment continue to support one of the world’s most respected healthcare brands.