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Life Science Recruitment

Orion Group's Life Science has a specific focus on the recruitment and selection of professionals for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and clinical research sectors.

Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Recruiters

The Orion Group is a professional and compliance focused recruitment company. Orion Group's Life Sciences has a specific focus on the recruitment and selection of professionals for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and clinical research sectors.

Flexible delivery is key and with over 35 years of experience and locations across six continents, Orion Group is able to provide a range of resourcing, payroll, solutions across multiple sectors. Since our launch 1987, Orion Group has proven itself over the following years as one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the world across our key industry sectors.Orion Group manages thousands of contractors and permanent placements every year via a worldwide network of offices, supplying the right people for the best jobs.With a footprint of offices throughout Ireland the UK as well as throughout Europe and the US, Orion Group are ideally placed to provide our award winning service to Clients and Candidates alike.

  • Temp, perm and exec recruitment, Payroll and tax compliance

  • White-collar and commercial

  • Travel, meet and greet and accommodation

  • Visa, work permit and HR services, 24/7 emergency response, medical and security, welfare and insurance cover


Professionals we supply to the life science sector:

  • R&D – Clinical and Non-Clinical

  • Engineering, Manufacturing & Facilities

  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control

  • Compliance, Regulatory Affairs

  • Project Management

  • Finance

  • Sales – Sales and Account Management

  • IT

  • Administration

  • Human Resources

  • Health Economics

  • Procurement and Supply Chain

A career in life sciences could take you to the cutting-edge of discovery in research, development and scientific excellence. At Orion Group Life Sciences, we take the time to understand your career ambitions and provide you with honest, transparent advice regarding your future career path.

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Latest Jobs in Life Sciences

  • Contract
  • North Chicago
  • US$23 - US$28 per hour

Chemist II

  • Ronan Brady
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Ronan Brady
  • Contract
  • North Chicago
  • Up to US$22.5 per hour

Chemist (Entry Level)

  • Ronan Brady
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Ronan Brady
  • Contract
  • Chicago
  • US$75 - US$85 per hour

Chief of Staff, Clinical Operations

  • Colin Murray-Bain
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Colin Murray-Bain
  • Contract
  • Waukegan
  • US$37 - US$42 per hour

LMS Specialist / Project Manager

  • Colin Murray-Bain
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Colin Murray-Bain
  • Contract
  • Malta
  • Up to US$18 per hour

Genotyping Lab Assistant

  • Ronan Brady
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Ronan Brady
  • Temporary
  • Cork
  • Negotiable

Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Nicole Elphick
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
  • Contract
  • Durham
  • US$22 - US$222 per hour + Healthcare

Laboratory Assistant - Molecular Biology

  • Ronan Brady
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Ronan Brady
  • Temporary
  • Dunboyne
  • Negotiable

QC Analytical Testing Analyst

  • Nicole Elphick
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
  • Temporary
  • Cork
  • Negotiable

Senior Quality Engineer

  • Nicole Elphick
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
  • Temporary
  • Cork
  • Negotiable

QA Specialist

  • Nicole Elphick
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
  • Temporary
  • Carlow
  • Negotiable

Validation Engineer

  • Nicole Elphick
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
  • Temporary
  • North Carolina
  • US$30 - US$33 per hour + Health Benefits, dental, vision, 401k match

Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Danielle StGeorge
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Danielle StGeorge
  • Temporary
  • North Chicago
  • US$19 - US$22 per hour

Administrative Assistant

  • Danielle StGeorge
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Danielle StGeorge
  • Temporary
  • North Chicago
  • US$30 - US$33 per hour + Health Benefits, dental, vision, 401k match

Purchasing Specialist

  • Danielle StGeorge
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Danielle StGeorge
  • Temporary
  • North Chicago
  • US$29 - US$32 per hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Associate Scientist II - Translational Imaging

  • Rachael Jalbuena
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Rachael Jalbuena
  • Temporary
  • New Brighton
  • Up to US$26 per hour

HR Administrative Assistant

  • Rachael Jalbuena
  • Recruitment Consultant
Life Science Recruitment
Rachael Jalbuena

They Are Happy With What We Do

Global lead

Global lead

​Over the last several years Orion Group has consistently demonstrated best in class global talent sourcing and delivery capabilities. Your team continues to excel in a variety of sought-after labour categories, including but not limited to Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Finance, Oil, Gas and Energy.Global Lead Supplier Strategy & Engagement

Poppy Vickers

Poppy Vickers

​“I like that my life as a contractor is project-focused. The fast pace of it means I’m less at risk of losing focus of what I’m interested in.”

Ian Dunn

Ian Dunn

​“Being able to transfer my skills to the Life Sciences sector has provided great experience, great references and it gives me access to developing my interest in many different fields. My current workplace provide a great working environment, and Orion have been great at making the differences between contracting and being a full-time employee minimal.”

Tara Ahern

Tara Ahern

“I’ve also been surprised with the level of contact with Orion. I don’t feel that I’m ‘just another contractor’ and feel that I can pick up the phone any time and call the team if there’s anything I need.”

Our Specialists in Life Science

Stephen O'Connell

Stephen O'Connell

Divisional Director, Life Sciences

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Steve Beechey

Steve Beechey

Divisional Director, Life Science. North America

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Jordan Robb

Jordan Robb

Recruitment Consultant

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David Walsh

David Walsh

Business Manager

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Colin Murray-Bain

Colin Murray-Bain

Recruitment Consultant

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Danielle StGeorge

Danielle StGeorge

Recruitment Consultant

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Victoria Armistead

Victoria Armistead

Recruitment Consultant

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Matthew Freyer

Matthew Freyer

Team Lead

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Rachael Jalbuena

Rachael Jalbuena

Recruitment Consultant

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Ronan Brady

Ronan Brady

Recruitment Consultant

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Justin Mertel

Justin Mertel

Recruitment Consultant

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Hedwig Visee

Hedwig Visee

Client Engagement Manager

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