Leading life sciences recruitment for pharmaceuticals and biotech

QCS Staffing has been providing specialist technical resource to the life sciences industry since 2002. We connect skilled professionals with top-tier opportunities across the Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors. Starting initially in Europe, we now have a truly global presence and support projects worldwide from our 6 offices based across the UK, USA (Boston & Raleigh) Ireland and The Netherlands.

Our expertise in the industry has allowed us to gain in-depth knowledge of products and projects respective life-cycles and we recognize the significance of the part we play in ensuring the entire recruitment process runs seamlessly.

We source talent for biotech and pharmaceutical roles for top life sciences companies in over 20 countries. Whether you're looking to advance your career or seeking a new challenge, we have the perfect opportunity for you:

CapEx & OpEx Projects

We recruit skilled contractors for a variety of job roles through the full life cycle of capital projects. We have job vacancies in the following areas:

  • Project leadership
  • Project management
  • Procurement 
  • Process Design 
  • Construction
  • HSE
  • Engineering, mechanical and utilities 
  • Information technology: Information Systems
  • Automation / MES
  • Commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV)
  • Compliance and quality assurance (QA)
  • Operational readiness

Leading life sciences recruitment for CapEx and OpEx projects

At QCS Staffing, we specialise in recruiting experienced professionals for global capital expenditure (CapEx) and operational expenditure (OpEx) projects. We know that CapEx and OpEx projects in Life Sciences, involving infrastructure acquisition and upgrades for new R&D and manufacturing facilities, are crucial investments to ensure the sector continues to keep up with the increasing demand.

We are a proud and trusted partner to the top life sciences companies in the world. Our team has extensive experience in providing first-class and compliant staffing solutions whilst tailoring to meet the unique needs of each project.

We have a vast network of qualified life sciences professionals across the world who we carefully screen and evaluate before we present them to our clients.

What are the capital project jobs we recruit for?

We cover a broad range of roles crucial for the successful execution of capital and startup projects in the life science industry. 

Whether you are looking to take the next step in your career, or you are a company that needs project management support, technical expertise, or specialised resources, our experienced consultants are here to help you achieve your goals.

Life sciences manufacturing careers

The life sciences industry offers a range of exciting roles within various manufacturing areas, including (but not limited to):

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Primary biotechnology (upstream/downstream)

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API Secondary (pharmaceutical and biotech)

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API Secondary (pharmaceutical and biotech)

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Packaging

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Packaging

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Medical device

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Nutraceuticals

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Combination products

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Gene therapy

Explore our case studies

Top Certifications for Life Sciences Professionals in 2026
January 16, 2026

Top Certifications for Life Sciences Professionals in 2026

Supporting a major European CapEx project
October 10, 2025

Supporting a major European CapEx project

Sourcing legally and compliantly
October 10, 2025

Sourcing legally and compliantly

Securing the Best Talent
October 10, 2025

Securing the Best Talent

Supporting Large Scale Projects
October 10, 2025

Supporting Large Scale Projects

Overcoming Remediation Challenges
October 10, 2025

Overcoming Remediation Challenges

Staffing large-scale CapEx projects in the US
October 10, 2025

Staffing large-scale CapEx projects in the US

Overcoming H1N1 / Swine Flu
October 10, 2025

Overcoming H1N1 / Swine Flu

Alex is a true asset to QCS and to any team she represents

As a contractor I regularly work closely with recruitment professionals looking for my next roles. I have recently worked with Alex and find her standout in her professionalism and approach. It really was fantastic to feel appreciate as a client by her and the QCS team. Alex is meticulous and really understands the client and type of candidate required. Alex was clear in defining the role specification and identifying the key asks required and kept me regularly up to date during the recruitment process. A wonderful quality Alex has is to treat you as a friend. Alex is a true asset to QCS and to any team she represents.

A pleasure to deal with since the start of the hiring process

Alex was hugely helpful in the recruitment process for my current engineering role in the pharmaceutical industry and extremely knowledgable about the industry, relocation and onboarding process.

Alex has been a pleasure to deal with since the start of the hiring process and continues to provide exceptional support to date. I would absolutely recommend Alex to anyone in search of a new role in the pharmaceutical industry.

A truly professional service
A truly professional service! I had the greatest experience with QCS in terms of application to a job, preparation for an interview, providing constant feedback afterward, informing me about the next steps and just casually checking-in to see how I am. I would truly recommend QCS to anyone who wants professionalism with quick and constant feedback. A great experience, thank you Janis! 
Janis Slisans
Janis Slisans
Ben clearly takes pride in his job and I enjoyed our collaboration very much
Ben was my point of contact person in QCS for approximately 12 months and throughout that period we had frequent interactions both in relation to my own assignment as well as various resource needs I had on the project I was leading for a big pharmaceutical company.  Ben often checked in with me to make sure everything was fine, and to hear if I had any resource needs he could help with. He always did that in a very professional and non-pushy way with a good sense of both the clients situation as well as mine, and any special circumstances at that given point in time. Ben clearly takes pride in his job and I enjoyed our collaboration very much. 
Ben Pope
Ben Pope
Bobby was proactive, friendly, and consistently reliable

I had an excellent experience with QCS Staffing during my hiring process, and I would like to highlight the outstanding support provided by Bobby Andrews. From the beginning, Bobby was proactive, friendly, and consistently reliable — always quick to respond, following up by phone or email, and ensuring that every step was clear and smooth. His communication was precise and timely, and he genuinely made the transition into my new role stress-free. I highly recommend QCS for their professionalism and exceptional candidate support.

Bobby Andrews
Bobby Andrews
He provided clear guidance throughout the process

Chris is highly professional, responsive and genuinely understands both background and career goals. He provided clear guidance throughout the process and maintained excellent communication at every stage. 

Christoper Hutchinson
Christoper Hutchinson

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