Specialist Talent Solutions for Life Sciences
R&D Recruitment
EPM Scientific connects life sciences organizations with highly specialized research and development professionals. We recruit experts across discovery, preclinical, and translational science, ensuring teams have the skills to drive innovation, maintain compliance, and accelerate program success.
Our R&D recruitment spans biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, and specialized research organizations across the US, UK, EU, and APAC markets. We support both permanent and flexible hiring solutions tailored to your scientific and operational needs.
What sets us apart
Why Choose EPM Scientific
Deep Scientific Market Expertise: Recruiting across discovery, preclinical, translational, pharmacology, and computational biology.
Established Global Talent Network: Access active and passive R&D specialists, including rare talent not reachable through standard channels.
Consultative, Insight-Driven Approach: Matching candidates to technical, regulatory, and cultural requirements.
Flexible Solutions That Scale: From single critical roles to multi-functional teams, recruitment adapts to project timelines and objectives.
What is R&D Recruitment
R&D Recruitment Defined
R&D recruitment focuses on hiring scientists and research professionals who advance early-stage discovery, preclinical development, and translational science. These roles include discovery biology, target identification, pharmacology, computational biology, and preclinical program leadership.
EPM Scientific places professionals who can translate scientific expertise into operational impact, supporting early-stage research and enabling data-driven decisions prior to clinical trials.
R&D Recruitment Specialisms
EPM Scientific recruits across the full research lifecycle, connecting life sciences organizations with professionals who advance programs from discovery to translational science. Our network spans biotech, pharmaceutical, and MedTech companies globally.
Discovery Research
We place scientists in molecular and cell biology, immunology, assay development, and high-throughput screening to drive early-stage innovation and target identification. Specialists in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and emerging platform technologies are included.
Preclinical Research
We connect organizations with experts in in vitro and in vivo models, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and IND-enabling studies that support safe and effective clinical progression. Analytical and laboratory science roles are also included.
Translational Science & Biomarkers
We recruit professionals who bridge discovery and clinical development, including biomarker discovery/validation, mechanism-of-action studies, and early human data integration to accelerate program decision-making.
Pharmacology & Mechanistic Sciences
Specialists in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, systems pharmacology, and mechanistic research help inform candidate selection, dosing, and trial design.
Computational Biology & Data-Driven Discovery
Our network includes computational biologists, bioinformaticians, AI-driven scientists, and data analysts who leverage advanced analytics and modeling to support discovery and translational programs.
Key R&D Roles and Functional Expertise
Our R&D recruitment covers the full spectrum of research and development roles, connecting life sciences companies with skilled professionals who advance discovery, preclinical studies, translational science, pharmacology, and computational biology. We also support regulatory, compliance, and quality functions that ensure programs run efficiently, safely, and in line with industry standards.
- Molecular & Cell Biologists
- Immunologists
- Assay & Platform Development Specialists
- Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics Experts
- Emerging Platform Technology Specialists
- In vitro & in vivo Scientists
- Pharmacology, PK/PD Specialists
- Toxicologists
- IND-Enabling Study Experts
- Analytical & Laboratory Science Professionals
- Biomarker Discovery & Validation Specialists
- Mechanism-of-Action Scientists
- Early Human Data Integration Experts
- Translational Research Project Leaders
- Pharmacologists
- Systems Pharmacology Specialists
- Mechanistic Research Scientists
- Candidate Selection & Dosing Advisors
- Computational Biologists
- Bioinformaticians
- AI-Driven Discovery Scientists
- Data Analytics & Modeling Experts
- Regulatory Scientists (R&D-focused)
- Preclinical Compliance Specialists
- Quality Assurance / Analytical Support for R&D
Flexible Hiring Solutions for R&D Teams
EPM Scientific provides recruitment solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of life sciences R&D. Whether you’re scaling a single team or building multi-functional units, our flexible hiring models ensure access to the right talent at the right time.
Permanent Hires
Place long-term R&D professionals across discovery, preclinical, translational, and computational roles. Our candidates are experienced in scientific innovation, regulatory requirements, and quality standards, ensuring they can contribute effectively from day one.
Contract Hires
Quickly access skilled R&D professionals to support short-term projects, early-stage programs, or peak workloads. These specialists integrate seamlessly into teams, bringing expertise while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Multi-hire projects
Build multi-functional R&D teams efficiently, covering discovery, translational science, pharmacology, and computational roles. Our project-based approach ensures the right mix of scientific and operational expertise to support complex programs and deliver results.
R&D Recruitment Expertise
Build Your R&D Teams
Why Partner with a Specialist R&D Recruitment Team
Recruiting for life sciences R&D demands a deep understanding of scientific disciplines, access to highly specialized networks, and a rigorous approach to candidate evaluation. EPM Scientific delivers:
- Faster Time-to-Hire: Streamline recruitment to minimize delays in research programs. Our targeted sourcing ensures the right talent is identified and engaged quickly, keeping projects on schedule.
- Access to Top Talent: Connect with passive, niche, and hard-to-reach candidates who bring the expertise needed for discovery, translational science, and computational roles.
- Regulatory and Operational Expertise: Ensure every hire understands the standards, safety protocols, and compliance requirements that underpin successful R&D programs.
- Insight-Led Candidate Matching: Combine market intelligence, industry insights, and strategic evaluation to match professionals to roles where they can deliver measurable impact.
In-Market R&D Opportunities
Explore open R&D roles in engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical, and commercial teams below.
Real-World R&D Recruitment Success
R&D Case Studies
See how EPM Scientific has helped life sciences companies build high-performing R&D teams, fill specialized roles, and accelerate programs. These case studies highlight real-world examples of talent solutions across discovery, preclinical, translational, and computational research.
R&D Recruitment FAQs
We recruit across life sciences R&D, including discovery biology, preclinical research, translational science, computational biology, and laboratory operations. Our talent solutions also cover specialized roles in cell & gene therapy, protein therapeutics, and advanced modalities.
Yes. EPM Scientific provides permanent hires for long-term capability building, contract specialists for project-based needs, and interim leadership for time-sensitive programs.
We leverage an extensive network of life sciences professionals, including passive and hard-to-reach candidates. Our search combines market intelligence, targeted outreach, and strategic assessment to match the right expertise to your R&D roles.
Absolutely. Our recruitment covers professionals familiar with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and compliance requirements essential for successful R&D programs across biotech, pharmaceutical, and MedTech organizations.
Yes. We place R&D professionals across the US, UK, EU, and APAC markets, ensuring candidates have the technical and operational experience to contribute from day one.
Yes. We offer end-to-end project-based recruitment, helping life sciences companies efficiently scale multi-functional R&D teams across discovery, translational, clinical, and manufacturing programs.
Partner with EPM Scientific today
EPM Scientific works with leading life sciences organizations to secure specialist R&D talent across the full research and development lifecycle. Our recruiters understand the scientific, technical, and operational expertise needed to advance programs in discovery, preclinical, translational science, pharmacology, and computational biology.
We provide permanent, contract, interim, and multi-hire recruitment solutions for organizations building high-performing R&D, translational, and laboratory teams. Request a call back to discuss your R&D hiring needs and connect with the professionals who will accelerate your programs and deliver measurable impact.