Pharmaceutical and Life Science Recruitment Specialists at Groom

Life Science Recruitment That Understands the Science

We place qualified professionals across clinical research, R&D, regulatory affairs, and quality — with a team that speaks your language.

Trusted by Canada’s top life science and pharmaceutical employers

It was a pleasure working with such a professional team who were capable of tailoring their services to align with our needs.

André Giroux
Managing Director, Jewish General Hospital Foundation
recruitment projects

600+

life science professionals
successfully placed

Team experience

25+

years recruiting in
science and pharma

Professionals

12,000+

professionals placed
across all sectors

5-star reviews

4.8/5

candidate and client
satisfaction score

A Network Built Inside the Industry

Life science hiring requires more than a broad candidate database. It takes real relationships — with research institutions, academic programs, and working professionals who rarely surface through conventional channels.

We’ve spent 25+ years building exactly that. Our network spans clinical, regulatory, quality, and R&D functions across Canada and North America, giving you access to talent that most agencies simply can’t reach.

600+ life science professionals placed across permanent and contract roles.

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  • Active connections with leading universities, research hospitals, and scientific institutions
  • Reach into both active and passive candidate pools across all life science disciplines
  • National coverage with deep roots in Canada’s top science and pharma markets

Recruiters Who Know the Field — From the Inside

Many of our life science recruiters hold advanced degrees in relevant scientific fields. That background matters: it means we assess candidates the way a hiring manager would — evaluating technical depth, methodology, and real-world applicability, not just titles and credentials.

You get a shortlist built by people who understand what the role actually demands.

Specialists across clinical research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, formulation science, supply chain, and medical leadership.

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  • Science-educated recruiters who evaluate candidates with genuine technical understanding
  • Strong relationships with key figures at Canada’s leading research institutions
  • Experience placing talent from bench-level scientists to Medical Directors and VP-level roles

Why Life Science Companies Come Back to Groom

Placing a scientist or clinical specialist isn’t like filling a generic professional role. The technical requirements are precise, the regulatory environment is complex, and a mismatch can set a project back significantly. Our team is built to get it right the first time.

Science-Educated Recruiters

Our team includes specialists with advanced science degrees — giving us a genuine edge in assessing and engaging technical candidates.

Engineering

Deep Institutional Networks

Long-standing ties with universities, research hospitals, and regulatory bodies across Canada and North America.

Pharma

Full Spectrum Coverage

From early-stage R&D to commercial operations — we recruit across the entire life science value chain.

Construction

Regulatory Awareness

We understand the compliance landscape your candidates work in, which shapes how we screen and present talent.

Professionals

25+ Years of Placement Success

Decades of experience placing life science professionals with some of Canada’s most respected employers in the sector.

Our Process

Step 1

Tell Us What You’re Looking For

A focused conversation to understand the role, the science involved, and the profile that will succeed in your environment.

Step 2

We Deliver a Qualified Shortlist

Technically assessed, thoroughly vetted candidates — matched to your scientific requirements and organizational culture.

Step 3

You Hire With Confidence

We stay engaged through interviews, offers, and onboarding to ensure a smooth landing for both sides.

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Meet our Life Sciences / Pharma Division Lead

Meet our team

Sarah Groom, Account Manager - Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology at Groom

Sarah Groom

Director, Science & Pharmaceutical

Sarah has led Groom’s Life Science and Pharmaceutical division since 2013, bringing something most recruiters in this space can’t offer: a genuine scientific background. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in medical chemistry from the University of Ottawa. That foundation shapes everything about how she works. She evaluates candidates on a technical level, consults with client HR teams on what to look for in scientific profiles, and has helped start-ups build their core science teams from the ground up. For life science organizations that need more than a résumé screener — Sarah is the person to call.