SPECIALIST LIFE SCIENCES RECRUITMENT

Delivering Talent to Drive Scientific Progress

For over 30 years, CK Group has been a trusted recruitment partner to organisations across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical and medtech industries. Our partnerships include emerging innovators and established global leaders, all committed to advancing technologies and solutions that make a meaningful impact.

Our expertise in life science recruitment sets us apart as one of the few specialist recruiters able to consistently deliver high-quality contract and permanent staffing solutions across the sector. We help organisations achieve their goals and contribute to innovation in preclinical R&D, manufacturing, and clinical research.

We are proud to have supported landmark projects such as the world’s first Real World Evidence Study—the Salford Lung Study—and the delivery of the world’s largest trial of the pioneering early-detection Galleri cancer test, designed to identify 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear.

We take the time to understand your specific recruitment needs and deliver tailored solutions with efficiency and reliability. Whether you require a single specialist or are building a complete team, we offer a responsive, informed approach to scientific recruitment that supports your organisation’s continued innovation and success.

OUR SERVICES

Permanent recruitment

Temporary recruitment

Our contract recruitment services cover a wide range of short- and long-term needs—ideal for maternity cover, project-based roles, or periods of increased demand. We manage compliance, onboarding, and payroll through our in-house systems to ensure a smooth and efficient process.

Outsourcing Services

In-house payroll & HR

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Trust us to expand your workforce

with the world’s most talented people.

1200

plus vacancies filled yearly

77%*

of CVs we submit to a job progress to interview for contract recruitment

167%*

above the recruitment industry average

*Data from CK database and Hirehive

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talent in exceptional roles.

READ MORE SUCCESS STORIES

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GSK

29 years consistently supplying contingent staff and C-suite talent to GSK Global.

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NXERA

How CK helped recruit from Scientist to Vice-President, in fields spanning pre-clinical, translational, and clinical development.

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Ineos Chemicals

Growing opportunities in the UK due to new funding. See the hot new roles arising.

The CK Advice Centre

We keep our finger on the pulse 
of the Life Sciences employment market so you don’t have to.
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