Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences / Pharma

Horsham, West Sussex – parking on site and 10 minute walk from the train station

Office-based (4 days) + Fridays WFH | £40k – £60k DOE + Commission | Europe & US Markets

Are you a driven 360 recruiter with a passion for Life Sciences and Pharma. Join a high-performing, energetic team where you can truly own your market, build deep client relationships, and earn big.

Why Join Us?

We’re a specialist Life Sciences recruitment team of 11, working across Europe and the US. Every consultant runs their own vertical – from BD Directors to Commercial CRO roles – giving you complete ownership and room to grow into a true market expert.

Earning Potential:

• Consultants: Up to £40k base + uncapped commission (our top recruiter bills  £500k a year)
• Expect to be billing £200k+ annually if you’re established

Work-Life Balance:

• Mon–Thu: Office-based, 8:30 – 5:00
• Fri: Work from home, early finish at 4:00

Support & Training:

• Dedicated trainer onsite once a week
• Bullhorn CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter licences, Paiger AI & Lusha at your fingertips

Culture:

• Fun, sociable, and high-energy team with plenty of office banter
• Dog-friendly office
• Friday beers, team socials, and a collaborative environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced 360 Recruiters (min. 1 year) – Life Sciences/Pharma/Engineering ideally, but open to other technical markets
• Proven Billers – £200k+ annually if experienced
• Entrepreneurial Mindset – love building relationships, winning business, and running your desk like it’s your own
• Team Player – thrives in a lively, collaborative culture

The Opportunity

• Dual Desk or Specialist: Choose perm, contract, or run a 50/50 desk
• Global Reach: Work with clients and candidates across Europe and the US
• Career Progression: Clear path to Senior, Principal, and Management roles

If you love recruitment, thrive on building lasting relationships, and want to work somewhere that mixes high performance with a lot of personality, we’d love to hear from you.

* Wisdom Recruitment acting as an employment agency with regard to this vacancy. 

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