Biotechnology Recruiters | Biotechnology Executive Search

Your biotechnology recruitment agency

Lock Search Group is the premier executive search firm for biotech recruiting, specializing in complex hiring needs and niche roles within the life sciences sector. Our biotechnology headhunters understand the rapid transformation occurring in the industry, including the impact of digital communications, big data, automation, and sustainability initiatives. This deep industry knowledge enables us to address the unique staffing challenges faced by modern biotech firms.

The biotechnology field encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including genetic engineering, bioinformatics, agricultural biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, pharmaceutical development, and biomedical engineering. As technology evolves, organizations increasingly need professionals with advanced, specialized skills such as digital drug discovery, personalized medicine, DNA sequencing, medical robotics, and data science. These niche skills are often scarce in the current employment market, making our expertise invaluable.

Employees’ skills aren’t the only factor in their career success. This is why Lock Search recruiters go beyond the resume, with a rigorous interview process that also assesses candidates on their soft skills and cultural fit. Our ultimate goal is not just to fill the role, but to identify the exact right person for the opportunity, aiming for the long-term success of both candidates and clients with every placement.

As experienced biotechnology recruiters, we offer in-depth understanding of the biotechnology marketplace, fluency in the technical language of scientists and engineers, and an extensive network combining local expertise with global reach. Our specialized life sciences recruiting team has experience sourcing and placing key individuals such as Chief Scientific Officers, Biotechnology Research Directors, and Regulatory Affairs Managers.

Our team excels in finding top, in-demand talent for pharmaceutical, biomedical, healthcare, and life sciences companies worldwide. Whether you’re seeking to fill executive positions, laboratory research jobs, or specialized technical roles, our biotechnology recruitment experts are equipped to meet your staffing needs. Contact our biotechnology headhunters today for expert life sciences recruitment services. Let Lock Search Group be your partner in finding the best biotechnology talent to drive innovation in your company.

We fill a variety of biotechnology roles

Business Development Manager
Calibration & Validation Technician
Director of Operations
Director, Market Access

Manager, Quality Systems
Microbiology Supervisor
Principal Scientist
Project Manager

Quality Control Manager
Sales Representative - Biotechnology
Senior Process Chemist

What our clients say about our recruiters

Working and partnering with the Lock Search Group has always been a successful process for Valneva. The team at Lock are professional, knowledgeable about the market and provide exceptional candidates based on our requirements.

Greig Estabrooks

Valneva Canada Inc., General Manager

Why choose Lock Search Group

Track record of success

Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.

Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.

Leaders and listeners

What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.

You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.

Industry-savvy insiders

We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.

But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.