Canadian scientific and clinical research industry insights
- A December 2025 federal initiative invests up to $1.7 billion to recruit over 1,000 top researchers (source).
- Canada Research Chairs funding announced in October 2025 provides over $198 million for 259 new or renewed chairs (source).
- NASA is targeting an early 2026 Artemis II launch with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard (source).
- Job vacancies in Q3 2025 requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher offered $44 hourly on average (source).
- The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition is open, with a March 10, 2026 registration deadline for intake one (source).
Your scientific and clinical research recruitment agency
The high demand for researchers
Scientific and clinical research professionals do the foundational work designed to lead to medical discoveries, including the cause and treatment of diseases. Informaticists, investigators, epidemiologists and pharmaceutical scientists all play important roles in the many paths of research. Increasingly, recruiters are noting all high-profile roles are requiring knowledge of AI and Big Data.
Lock Search Group, through their Life Sciences team, are prominent players in the recruiting and onboarding of research professionals. Our network is deep and wide, and we have become known nationally and internationally for our ability to find niche candidates and solve challenging recruiting assignments.
Our recruiting consultants are well-versed in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, digital drug discovery, personalized medicine, antibody discovery, DNA sequencing, medical robotics, algorithms, robotics, and data science.
Current labour market research indicates that more than 50,000 jobs will open in this sector in the next few years. Lock Search Group, with their national network and international reach, is the right choice for employers and candidates with their research requirements.
We fill a variety of scientific and clinical research roles
- Physician Assistant
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Project Manager
- Clinical Research Associate
- Compliance Manager
- Director, Research & Development
- Formulation Scientist
- Laboratory Supervisor
- Medical Writer
- Pharmacovigilance Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Research Scientist
- Sterilization Specialist
- Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs
Executive Search
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.
Retained Search
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.
Contingency Search
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.
