Lead Recruiter

Company: Meet Life Sciences
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Location: London
Job Description:

Build Without Boundaries

Meet Life Sciences is a global leader in delivering bespoke talent solutions to the life sciences industry. For over 16 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s most innovative pharma, biotech, medtech, and CRO/CDMO organisations to build the teams driving the future of global health.

Operating across five international offices as one collaborative global team, we support clients in over 50 countries with a strong presence across the US and Europe. With more than 1,500 signed MSAs, 400+ active clients supported monthly, and 500+ contractors deployed globally, Meet has built a reputation as a trusted partner across the life sciences ecosystem.

Now, we’re expanding beyond our traditional R&D focus!

About Beyond R&D

Beyond R&D was created to support the critical business functions that enable life sciences organisations to scale and succeed beyond drug development.

We partner with clients across:

  • Digital & Enterprise Technology
  • PMO & Business Transformation
  • Data & Analytics
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Technical Operations
  • Corporate Functions
  • Commercial & Market Access
  • Executive & Interim Leadership

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth division operating with an unrestricted, opportunity-led model that gives consultants full ownership of the opportunities they create.

Why Join Beyond R&D?

  • Market-Ready Leverage
  • Access Meet’s established global platform, trusted brand, and extensive client network across life sciences.
  • Autonomy to Scale
  • Operate without territorial restrictions or internal ownership barriers – if you create the opportunity, you own it.
  • Revenue at Scale
  • Work within a commercially focused, BD-led model supported by a dedicated delivery team, allowing you to focus on client development and strategic growth.
  • Portfolio Expansion
  • Develop scalable, multi-runner accounts across global life sciences organisations.
  • High-Earning Potential
  • Benefit from an uncapped commission structure with earning potential of up to 30%.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Developing and expanding relationships with life sciences clients across non-R&D business functions
  • Identifying new business opportunities within existing Meet accounts and new target organisations
  • Building strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders across technology, operations, transformation, and corporate functions
  • Leading business development activity across the US and European life sciences markets
  • Managing the full client lifecycle from opportunity creation through to successful placement delivery
  • Collaborating with a dedicated delivery team focused solely on Beyond R&D hiring
  • Driving revenue growth through contract and permanent recruitment solutions
  • Mapping client structures and uncovering scalable hiring opportunities
  • Building strong candidate networks within your chosen market specialism

What We’re Looking For

We’re targeting commercially driven, high-performing recruiters with experience in:

  • Technology
  • Digital
  • PMO & Transformation
  • Data & Analytics
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Technical Operations

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Entrepreneurial and opportunity-focused
  • Commercially minded with strong business development skills
  • Motivated by autonomy and ownership
  • Experienced in building client relationships and generating revenue
  • Resilient, proactive, and highly organised
  • Passionate about working within a collaborative, global environment

What We Offer

  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Dedicated delivery support model (180 structure)
  • Global client access and cross-border opportunities
  • Clear progression pathways and leadership opportunities
  • Meet DNA training and development programme
  • Collaborative, high-performance culture
  • Incentive trips and monthly achiever rewards
  • Duvet days and birthday off
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Pension scheme
  • Perkbox discounts and rewards platform
  • Lunch clubs, competitions, and recognition awards

Meet is committed to diversity, inclusion & respect, and we acknowledge an inclusive business is a strengthened business. We recruit our staff based on capability and behaviors — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability. We are constantly challenging our routes to entry and, through our competency-based interviewing structure, aim for a fair and transparent evaluation process.

Recruitment is for everyone, and our D&I efforts are an ongoing and active conversation. Our commitment is strengthened by our Global Internal Awareness Committees, who lead the way in celebrating our community and ensuring a welcoming workplace for all. We are proud to be a part of Programme One who are addressing inequality for Black talent within the Recruitment Industry.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026