Specialist Talent Solutions for Life Sciences
Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Recruitment
EPM Scientific connects life sciences organisations with specialist chemistry, manufacturing and controls professionals across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO and advanced therapy environments. Our CMC recruiters deliver permanent, contract and interim hiring solutions tailored to your development stage, regulatory requirements and pipeline objectives.
With deep expertise across the full CMC lifecycle, we place specialists who drive product quality, regulatory compliance and successful commercialisation from early development through to market.
What sets us apart
Why Choose EPM Scientific for CMC Recruitment
Technical depth across the CMC lifecycle: Our consultants understand the regulatory checkpoints, quality standards and manufacturing pressures that define each stage from IND-enabling studies through to commercial launch and post-approval change management.
Access to a scarce talent pool: CMC professionals with cross-functional experience across process development, analytical sciences, regulatory strategy and GMP operations are in short supply. Our network includes senior and niche specialists rarely visible through standard hiring channels.
Expertise across modalities: From small molecules and biologics to sterile injectables and drug-device combination products, we understand the distinct CMC requirements of each modality and identify professionals with the right technical background for your programme.
Speed without compromise: CMC delays directly impact regulatory timelines and commercial readiness. We move quickly to secure the right talent without sacrificing quality, keeping your programme milestones and submission deadlines on track.
CMC Talent Expertise
What Is Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Recruitment?
Chemistry, manufacturing and controls, commonly referred to as CMC, encompasses the technical and regulatory activities required to develop, manufacture and control pharmaceutical and biotechnology products to the highest quality standards. It spans process development, analytical sciences, formulation, GMP operations and regulatory strategy from early development through to commercial launch.
CMC recruitment is the specialist process of sourcing and placing the professionals who lead these functions. This includes process development scientists, analytical specialists, regulatory CMC experts, MSAT professionals and GMP manufacturing leaders.
Partnering with a specialist CMC recruitment agency gives organisations access to targeted talent networks and the expertise needed to secure high-impact CMC professionals at the pace your programme demands.
CMC Recruitment Across Life Sciences
Chemistry, manufacturing and controls expertise is critical across a range of life sciences industries. We support pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CDMO organisations with specialist CMC talent solutions tailored to the unique regulatory, technical and operational demands of each sector.
Pharmaceutical Recruitment
CMC functions are at the heart of pharmaceutical drug development and commercialisation. We support hiring across process development, analytical sciences, formulation, regulatory CMC and GMP manufacturing for pharmaceutical organisations advancing small molecule and biologics programmes.
Biotechnology Recruitment
Biotechnology companies depend on specialist CMC talent to advance complex biologics, biosimilars and advanced therapy programmes from development through to commercial manufacture. We connect biotech organisations with the process development, analytical and regulatory CMC professionals needed to progress pipelines and meet regulatory milestones.
CDMO Recruitment
Contract development and manufacturing organisations require deep CMC expertise across process development, technology transfer, analytical sciences and GMP operations. We support CDMOs in securing the specialist talent needed to deliver for clients across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities.
Flexible Hiring Solutions for CMC Teams
Chemistry, manufacturing and controls functions require precision hiring at every stage of development. Whether supporting a regulatory submission, technology transfer or commercial scale-up, our CMC recruitment specialists deliver tailored workforce solutions aligned to your programme timelines and growth objectives.
Permanent Recruitment
We deliver long-term CMC professionals across process development, analytical sciences, formulation, regulatory CMC and manufacturing functions, supporting both contingent and retained search models to build lasting technical capability.
Contract Recruitment & Interim Hires
Access experienced CMC contractors and interim leaders to support regulatory submissions, technology transfers, process validation campaigns and inspection preparation within defined timelines. Our contractors integrate quickly and deliver immediate impact in regulated environments.
Multi-hire projects
For organisations scaling CMC functions, expanding manufacturing capability or preparing for commercial launch, we manage structured multi-hire programmes across functions and global sites.
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Industry Insights and Market Reports
Expert Analysis on the Trends Shaping Life Sciences Talent and Innovation
Stay informed on the trends influencing life sciences recruitment and workforce strategy. Our insights explore hiring patterns, regulatory developments, funding environments and the specialist skills driving innovation across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and the broader life sciences industry.
CMC Roles We Recruit For
Our CMC recruitment consultants place specialist professionals across every function of the chemistry, manufacturing and controls lifecycle, from process development and analytical sciences through to regulatory CMC, MSAT and GMP quality.
- VP of CMC
- CMC Development Lead
- Head of CMC
- CMC Director
- Process Development Scientist
- Bioprocess Engineer
- Chemical Development Scientist
- Process Validation Engineer
- Analytical Development Scientist
- Head of Analytical Development
- Analytical Chemist
- Stability Scientist
- Formulation Scientist
- Biologics Formulation Scientist
- Formulation Development Manager
- Drug Product Scientist
- MSAT Director
- MSAT Process Engineer
- Tech Transfer Scientist
- Head of Technology Transfer
- Regulatory CMC Manager
- CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Director
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Quality Control Analyst
- GMP Specialist
- Manufacturing Operations Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Chemistry, manufacturing and controls recruitment is the specialist process of identifying and placing CMC professionals who ensure pharmaceutical and biotechnology products are developed, manufactured and controlled to the highest regulatory and quality standards. It spans process development, analytical sciences, formulation, regulatory CMC strategy, MSAT, technology transfer and GMP operations across the full product lifecycle from early development through to commercial launch and post-approval management.
EPM Scientific recruits across the full chemistry, manufacturing and controls function. This includes process development scientists, bioprocess engineers, analytical development specialists, formulation scientists, drug product scientists, MSAT engineers, technology transfer specialists, regulatory CMC managers, GMP quality professionals and senior CMC leadership including VP of CMC, CMC Director and Head of CMC.
Yes. Regulatory CMC is one of the most sought-after and hard-to-fill specialisms in the life sciences talent market. EPM Scientific places regulatory CMC professionals at all levels, from submission authors and CMC regulatory specialists through to global regulatory CMC directors, supporting hiring across IND, NDA, BLA and post-approval lifecycle management programs.
Yes. EPM Scientific places experienced CMC contractors and interim leaders across process development, analytical sciences, regulatory CMC and GMP manufacturing. Contract CMC recruitment supports clients with regulatory submissions, technology transfers, process validation campaigns and inspection preparation, connecting them with specialists who integrate quickly and deliver immediate impact in regulated environments.
Yes. EPM Scientific supports chemistry, manufacturing and controls recruitment across all major life sciences markets, combining international network reach with local market knowledge to connect pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CDMO organizations with specialist CMC talent wherever they operate.
EPM Scientific maintains an active and continuously developed network of CMC professionals across process development, analytical sciences, formulation, regulatory CMC, MSAT and GMP manufacturing. Consultants engage both active and passive candidates, including senior specialists and niche experts not accessible through standard recruitment channels, using targeted talent mapping and deep sector knowledge to identify the right professionals for each assignment.
Yes. For life sciences companies scaling CMC functions, expanding manufacturing capability or preparing for commercial launch, EPM Scientific manages structured multi-hire CMC recruitment across functions and global sites. The project-based approach ensures hiring efficiency, quality and alignment with timelines and regulatory objectives.