Regulatory, quality, clinical, lab
Pharma and life sciences recruitment
In a regulated business, a weak hire in quality or regulatory affairs can delay a launch or trigger an inspection finding. We recruit people with real Health Canada and GMP experience and check it.
- 20% of first-year salary
- 90-day replacement guarantee
- Across Canada
Roles we recruit
- Regulatory affairs specialists and managers
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Validation and GMP compliance specialists
- Clinical research associates and coordinators
- Pharmacovigilance and drug safety
- Laboratory scientists and technicians
- Medical information and medical affairs
- Production and operations supervisors
Why these roles are hard to fill
Regulation shapes every role
Canadian drug and device work runs under Health Canada rules, including Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates need to know them in practice, not just on paper.
Small talent pool
People with regulatory or validation experience in a specific product type are few. Searches often cover several provinces.
Documentation discipline
Batch records, deviations and CAPA, SOPs. We test for attention to detail with real examples.
Science background is not enough
A strong lab scientist is not automatically a good QA lead. We match on the job, not the degree.
How we screen candidates
Role intake
Product type (drugs, natural health products, devices), site, GMP scope, submissions.
Technical interview
Submissions prepared, inspections faced, deviations handled.
References
Quality and regulatory managers who saw the work.
Shortlist with notes
Product experience, availability, notice period and salary expectations.
Useful official sources
- Health Canada publishes Good Manufacturing Practices guidance for drug establishments. Source
Fee and guarantee
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Professional and technical roles | 20% of first-year base salary |
| Replacement guarantee | 90 days, replacement search at no additional fee |
Prices in CAD before tax. Recruitment fees are a percentage of the hired person's first-year base salary. Exact terms are set in a written agreement before work starts.
Example: for a role with an $80,000 base salary, a 20% fee is $16,000. See pricing.
Common questions
Do you recruit sales representatives for pharma?
Yes, through our sales recruitment work, with screening on territory and product knowledge.
Do you cover medical device companies?
Yes, for regulatory, quality and technical roles.
Where are most pharma roles?
Many Canadian pharma and life sciences employers are in the Toronto area, especially Mississauga, and in Montreal and Vancouver. We search across Canada.
Hiring, or stuck on an HR question?
Tell us what you need. We reply by email to set up a short free call, and send a written agreement before any work starts.