Your life sciences recruitment agency
Lock Search Group is a premier life sciences recruiting firm and executive search partner, with over 40 years of experience in biotech recruitment and pharmaceutical talent acquisition across North America. Our specialized life sciences recruiters excel in placing highly skilled candidates in diverse roles within medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research organizations (CROs), including hard-to-hire niche positions and C-suite executives.
A career in Life Sciences offers opportunities to change lives through discoveries, inventions, or breakthroughs in technology. From genomics and bioinformatics to immunology and precision medicine, few professions have as much potential to make a direct difference in human health. These roles demand high levels of education and specialized experience, making it challenging for employers to find professionals with the right expertise.
Lock’s life sciences recruitment consultants have direct leadership experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, understanding the niche terminology and specialized skills required for success. We excel in placing talent for roles such as Clinical Research Associates, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Biostatisticians, and professionals in emerging fields like digital health and cell and gene therapy.
Our actionable industry insights allow us to consistently identify and recruit top talent. Whether you’re seeking to fill positions in Boston, Toronto, or any other life sciences hub, Lock Search Group can help. Contact us today to discover how our life sciences executive search and talent acquisition expertise can solve your recruitment challenges in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, or clinical research.
We work with a diverse set of life sciences companies
We fill a variety of life sciences roles
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Growth Officer
- Director of Communications
- General Manager
- Head of Finance
- Head of Human Resources
- Head, Knowledge Translation
- VP, Finance & Administration
- Vice President, Business Development
- Vice President, IT Operations
Talent found, teams built: Testimonials from satisfied employers
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.
Career opportunities in Life Sciences
Careers in Life Sciences include the practice areas of Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Scientific and Clinical Research, and Biotechnology. Our recruiters have developed expertise in all four of these major practice areas.
We have built a comprehensive network of candidates with backgrounds in Artificial Intelligence, digital drug discovery, personalized medicine, antibody discovery, DNA sequencing, medical robotics, and data scientists.
Over several years, we have placed dozens of candidates in established firms as well as start-ups, particularly throughout the Montreal-Toronto-Boston triangle. Lock Search Group is perhaps the best-networked search firm in the Life Sciences field today.
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We recruit for roles in the following cities
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Toronto
Toronto, with its population of nearly 3 million and status as Canada’s financial capital, offers businesses access to a rich talent pool, particularly in technology, where it consistently produces more graduates than available jobs across North America. As one of the most diverse and multicultural centers in Canada, the city provides opportunities across numerous sectors including aerospace, finance, information technology, automotive, food and beverage, biomedical, biotechnology, and education, making it an attractive destination for companies seeking skilled professionals.
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Montreal
Montreal is a thriving economic hub with strong growth in diverse sectors including artificial intelligence, software development, green energy, life sciences, and creative industries like visual effects and video game production. As Canada’s second-largest city with exceptional job creation rates and a planned $360 million investment in business growth, Montreal offers companies access to international talent pools and innovative opportunities across established industries like manufacturing and financial services, as well as emerging technology sectors.
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Vancouver
Vancouver offers businesses access to a diverse and thriving economy spanning technology, natural resources, international trade, finance, and entertainment, making it an attractive hub for companies seeking growth opportunities in “Silicon Valley North”. The city’s dynamic job market and high quality of life attract skilled professionals from across Canada and globally, though the competitive landscape requires strategic partnerships with experienced recruiters to secure top talent across various industries including manufacturing, construction, technology, and life sciences.
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Calgary
Calgary offers businesses access to a diverse talent pool across multiple sectors, including energy, technology, finance, agriculture, and logistics, making it a strategic hub for companies seeking skilled professionals. The city’s evolving economy combines traditional strengths in natural resources with emerging opportunities in digital transformation and innovation, supported by experienced recruitment professionals who understand the local market dynamics and can help organizations build high-performing teams.
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Edmonton
Edmonton, as both the capital and economic center of Alberta, offers businesses access to a highly skilled workforce, abundant natural resources, and an affordable cost of doing business, with the city creating 25% of all new net jobs across Canada over the past five years. The Conference Board of Canada rates Edmonton’s economic diversity at 9 out of 10, with key sectors including petro-chemical, manufacturing, transportation & logistics, environmental engineering services, agribusiness, CleanTech, industrial hemp and life sciences.
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Halifax
Halifax offers businesses a dynamic economic environment with strong growth in technology, financial services, ocean economy, and life sciences sectors, while maintaining high quality of life standards and affordable living costs. The city’s strategic advantages in talent, location, cost, and innovation, combined with its ambitious vision to grow its population to 550,000 and GDP to $30 billion by 2031, make it an attractive destination for companies seeking skilled professionals across diverse industries including IT, gaming, digital media, health sciences, and transportation logistics.
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Moncton
Moncton, New Brunswick’s largest city, has emerged as a thriving hub for over 100 technology firms and diverse industries, with KPMG rating it as Canada’s most cost-competitive city based on factors including labor, facilities, transportation, utilities, and taxes. The city’s standout economic sectors include Finance, Game Creation and Animation services, Business Process Outsourcing, Insurance, and Transportation & Logistics, making it an attractive destination for businesses seeking growth opportunities.
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Ottawa
Ottawa leads all Canadian cities in knowledge-based employment, with over 75,000 employees across 1,922 companies working in fields like science, technology, public administration, healthcare, education, and finance. The city’s diverse economic sectors and highly skilled workforce make it an attractive location for businesses seeking top talent, with specialized recruitment services available to help companies connect with professionals across multiple industries and practice areas.
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Quebec City
Quebec City, a bilingual capital with a rich cultural heritage, has emerged as a powerhouse hub for science, knowledge, and innovation, particularly strong in sectors like Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Electronics, Life Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Digital Solutions, and Insurance/Financial Services. The city’s entrepreneurial vision and diverse economic sectors make it an attractive destination for businesses seeking talent in technology, finance, and innovation-driven industries.
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Saskatoon
Saskatoon, known as “The Silicon Prairie,” offers businesses a diverse economy supported by low business costs, excellent quality of life, and thriving sectors including Agriculture, Mining & Energy, Manufacturing, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, and ICT. The city’s economic advantages are complemented by its landmark beauty, rich culture, and notably short 18-minute average commute time, making it an attractive location for companies seeking skilled talent across multiple industries.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg offers businesses significant advantages including economic stability, skilled workforces, low operating costs, and the lowest electricity rates in North America, while being strategically located at the geographic center of the continent. The city’s diverse economy spans multiple high-potential sectors including Trade, Agriculture, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate, Construction, Government, Transportation & Warehousing, Mining, and Arts & Entertainment.
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Boston
Boston’s dynamic business environment is driven by four key sectors – health-tech, fintech, education tech, and manufacturing tech – making it a frontrunner in managing industry disruption and a center of excellence for medical and scientific breakthroughs. The city’s diverse economic landscape encompasses finance, high-technology research and development, tourism, medicine, education, commercial fishing, food processing, printing and publishing, and government sectors, offering robust opportunities for business growth and talent acquisition.
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