Executive Recruiters for Biotechnology


Your biotechnology recruitment agency

Lock Search Group is the premier executive search firm for biotechnology talent, 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.

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 placing key roles such as Chief Scientific Officers, Biotechnology Research Directors, and Regulatory Affairs Managers.

Our team excels in finding top talent for pharmaceutical, biomedical, and life sciences companies worldwide. Whether you’re seeking to fill executive positions 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 for your organization.

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.

Talk to a biotechnology recruiting expert

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Ben Lamarche

Managing Director

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Michelle Belzile

Recruitment Consultant

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Abigail Van Riesen

Recruitment Consultant

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Jean-François Sauvé

Recruitment Consultant

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Patrick Leduc

Recruitment Consultant

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Michael Villeneuve

Recruitment Consultant

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Brent Dodge

Recruitment Consultant, Partner

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Jay Harvey

Recruitment Consultant

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Martiquea Mclean

Hybrid Recruiter

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Katie McLay

Recruitment Associate