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 management
• Engineering and automation
• Construction
• Commissioning, qualification, validation (CQV)
• Compliance and quality assurance (QA)
• Operational readiness
• Design / Project Leadership

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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Medical device

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Nutraceuticals

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Combination products

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Gene therapy

Latest jobs in Life Sciences

Procurement Director

ContractOhio, United States

Procurement Director - US, Ohio - 12 Month ContractBe part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Procurement Director to join the team and help deliver this world-class program. What you’ll do: Own and execute the end-to-end procurement strategy for a $1bn greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing project.Work closely with construction leadership to ensure procurement decisions directly support buildability, logistics, and site execution.Lead high-value negotiations with EPCMs, construction contractors, and major equipment suppliers.Oversee procurement of complex pharmaceutical process equipment and supporting utility systems. What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related discipline (Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required)Extensive experience leading procurement on large-scale capital projects ($500m ), ideally $1bn greenfield builds.Strong construction acumen with a practical understanding of how procurement decisions impact site execution.Demonstrated experience working with S-curves, cash flow forecasting, and procurement phasing aligned to construction schedules. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let’s talk!#LI-AN1

CQ Engineer Isolator

ContractFrankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

CQ Engineer Isolator - Germany, Frankfurt - 12 Month ContractLooking to take your career to the next level? We’re recruiting for a high-impact pharmaceutical project located near Frankfurt. With major capital investment experience driving various facility build projects. This is a unique opportunity for a CQ Engineer Isolator to join a global leader in the life sciences market and play a key role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. What you’ll do: Lead the development and optimization of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) decontamination cycles for Material Transfer Isolators and Sterile Test Isolators, ensuring compliance with aseptic processing standards and regulatory requirements.Conduct smoke studies to assess airflow patterns and contamination control during isolator interventions. Supported Environmental Monitoring Performance Qualification (EMPQ) activities to validate cleanroom and isolator environments.Experienced in the strategic placement, retrieval, and interpretation of Biological Indicators (BIs) during VPHP cycle development to verify sterilization efficacy. What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fieldExperience in CQV within pharma or biotechProficiency in writing and executing qualification protocolsFamiliarity with electronic documentation systems and validation lifecycle Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let’s talk!#LI-CO1

Commissioning Lead

ContractSurrey, South East, England

Commissioning Lead - UK, Surrey - 12 Month ContractWe are looking for an experienced Commissioning Lead for a fantastic 12 month contract based in Surrey. You will be working with our client who are a global biopharmaceutical organisation committed to improving the lives of people afflicted with neurological and immunological disease. This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to advance your career in the field with a supportive and innovative company that will put you first. What you’ll do: Develop and own the Commissioning Strategy, Commissioning Plan, and Master Commissioning Schedule.Lead commissioning meetings and workshops with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders.Ensure commissioning documentation is produced, reviewed, and approved.Ensure commissioning activities are executed safely, with appropriate risk assessments and method statements.Support training programmes for operational staff, ensuring knowledge transfer. What you’ll  need: Proven experience as a Commissioning Lead/Manager on complex construction projects.Experience delivering commissioning for laboratories, R&D facilities, or highly serviced technical environments.Strong understanding of building systems, MEP design, automation controls, and specialist lab systems.Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning protocols.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-TN1

Explore our case studies

Top Certifications for Life Sciences Professionals in 2026
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Top Certifications for Life Sciences Professionals in 2026

Supporting a major European CapEx project
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Supporting a major European CapEx project

Sourcing legally and compliantly
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Sourcing legally and compliantly

Securing the Best Talent
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Securing the Best Talent

Supporting Large Scale Projects
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Supporting Large Scale Projects

Overcoming Remediation Challenges
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Overcoming Remediation Challenges

Staffing large-scale CapEx projects in the US
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Staffing large-scale CapEx projects in the US

Overcoming H1N1 / Swine Flu
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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
Charlotte provided excellent support

Charlotte provided excellent support when we were looking for bi-lingual Construction Managers for a project in Germany. She identified and connected us with two qualified and capable individuals with both international and local experience.

Charlotte Clarke
Charlotte Clarke
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
Her communication has been impeccable and knowledgeable

It has been a pleasure working with Charlotte. From initial engagement through to on-boarding she kept me informed throughout. Following commencement of my assignment she has always shown a keen interest to ensure I'd settled in ok. Her communication has been impeccable and knowledgeable, and along with a personable nature she is a valuable asset to any organisation.

Charlotte Clarke
Charlotte Clarke
Her communication was always clear, timely, and thoughtful

Emily from QCS Staffing provided outstanding support throughout the recruitment process and demonstrated a high level of professionalism. She is very kind, soft-spoken, and has a reassuring way of communicating that made me feel comfortable and well supported as a candidate. Her communication was always clear, timely, and thoughtful at every stage. I would confidently recommend Emily to any candidate or organization seeking a dedicated and reliable recruiter. 

Emily Puddicombe
Emily Puddicombe
Her support and attention to detail made the entire process seamless

I had an excellent experience working with Alex Evans from QCS Staffing. Throughout the process, she was professional, communicative, and thorough. Alex took the time to understand my background and career goals, ensuring the role was the right fit. Her support and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend Alex to any professional seeking their next opportunity.

Alex Evans
Alex Evans
Her understanding of my skills and career goals was remarkable

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Alex, a recruiter who played a pivotal role in securing my current role. Alex is truly exceptional in their field, demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and an incredible ability to match candidates with great opportunities.

Through every step of the process, Alex was attentive and insightful, providing valuable advice and support. Her understanding of my skills and career goals was remarkable, resulting in a seamless and successful job placement.

Alex's commitment to excellence and her proactive communication made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I am grateful for their outstanding assistance and would enthusiastically recommend Alex to anyone seeking a great career opportunity.

His professionalism, dedication, and support make a remarkable difference.

I strongly encourage anyone navigating a hiring process to work with Hugo Dawson—his professionalism, dedication, and support make a remarkable difference.

My recent hiring experience was quite complicated due to specific client requirements, and Hugo took the entire negotiation workload upon himself. The preparation phase, as well as the ongoing support afterward, was handled at a consistently high level, which allowed me to focus entirely on my work and avoid the hiring negotiations and bureaucracy.

I also received continuous and attentive support from Hugo until he was fully confident that all hiring stages were completed and that the payment process was completely stabilized. In addition, he regularly checked in to gather feedback about my working conditions and proactively began preparing for my next hiring contract well in advance.

Hugo Dawson
Hugo Dawson
His services come highly recommended
I just wanted to share a quick note to let you know how excellent Nathan has been in support me in helping to find, select, and recruit quality people for our business. I have been dealing with recruitment agent for many years and I have first‐hand experience of a wide range of standards. However, now after working with Nathan, he is the only agent I will ever use. Nathan is the only agent I answer my phone for! Nathan is proactive, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. Moreover, he has taken time to fully understand our needs and so can filter prospective candidates leaving me with a selection or suitable and targeted people. I cannot thank Nathan enough for all his help over the past seven years, his services come highly recommended.
Nathan Mann
Nathan Mann
Hugo is the best recruiter I know

Hugo is the best recruiter I know. He's friendly, trustworthy and dedicated to his work. He has a gift for understanding people, their ambitions and fears related to changing jobs. I met him during the recruitment process for an international company dealing with data centre projects.

Hugo Dawson
Hugo Dawson
I had an excellent experience working with Jigna and QCS Staffing in my job search process

I had an excellent experience working with Jigna and QCS Staffing in my job search process. From the beginning, Jigna clearly understood my career goals and skills, matching me with opportunities that aligned with my academic background in Genetics & Cell Biology/Molecular Medicine and work history in biopharmaceuticals. QCS staffing's tailored approach ensured I found the right opportunity in a role that is both challenging and fulfilling.

Throughout the process, Jigna provided amazing support, from preparing me for interviews to guiding me through the onboarding process. I felt equipped and confident at every stage, thanks to her detailed advice and regular check-ins. This level of personal attention set QCS apart from other staffing companies I have worked with, where the experience felt less personal and more transactional.

Jigna Mannell-Patel
Jigna Mannell-Patel
I had the pleasure of working with Bobby in QCS

I had the pleasure of working with Bobby in QCS to help find a new role to further my career. Bobby was very professional and genuinely invested in helping me find the right opportunity. He was very transparent throughout the whole process with regular phones calls to keep me informed at every stage of the process and offered valuable interview tips.

Bobby took the time to understand my career goals, skills and experience to align with a new job opportunity. He was available at anytime for questions and always made sure I understood the process.

Bobby went above and beyond to secure the right opportunity which aligns with my long term goals. He took the stress out of finding a new role for me and I am grateful for his support and guidance throughout. I would highly recommend Bobby to anyone looking for a new role with a dedicated and supportive recruiter!

Bobby Andrews
Bobby Andrews
I have always received a highly professional & personable service from Caroline
I have always received a highly professional & personable service from Caroline and the team at QCS. They listen carefully to the specific requirements of available roles and work tirelessly to supply a pool of potential candidates and make the hiring and contract renewal process an easy activity to manage
Caroline O'Sullivan
Caroline O'Sullivan
I have to say it’s always a pleasure to work with Denis
We have been working for a long time with QCS and Denis. I started to work with him in August 2021. I have to say it’s always a pleasure to work with Denis. He is always on top of things, and always pro-active. In our business, finding people is quite hard, but Denis always has a solution. Words can’t express how magnificent it is to work with him, and I would go so far and say he is not just a supplier for us, but he is also a friend.
Denis Draia
Denis Draia
I highly recommend Ben for his professionalism and fluent communication
I have worked with Ben on a number of Pharma Project requirements. Ben has been very helpful and focused on providing the best candidate for my needs. I highly recommend Ben for his professionalism and fluent communication. I hope to work with you again
Ben Pope
Ben Pope
I highly recommend working with Alex!

I had the pleasure of working with Alex during the recruitment process. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, and highly professional. She answered all my questions promptly and thoroughly, and even after the recruitment process ended, she has stayed in touch, offering support and checking in on how I am doing. I highly recommend working with Alex!

Alex Evans
Alex Evans
I think that's clearly where QCS Staffing differ

Not very many agencies engage in conversation outside the domain of job hunting. I see on LinkedIn all the time about people complaining about the way agencies behave and some agencies actually line you up for the totally wrong job. It seems that some agencies lose the connection with the clients and dish out job offers that are irrelevant to the client’s needs, I think that's clearly where QCS Staffing differ.

Kristen Scott
Kristen Scott
I truly appreciate your help.

My experience with you have been amazing. You are talented and paid fully attention to me, I really liked the way you called me to find out how I was getting on during the process, I felt that you were there for me, that I was not alone. I truly appreciate your help.

Emily Puddicombe
Emily Puddicombe
I’ve found QCS to be consistently supportive and responsive

Since starting in my new project role, I’ve found QCS to be consistently supportive and responsive. Any queries I’ve raised have been addressed promptly, which has helped me settle into the role more smoothly.

I’d like to specifically acknowledge Bobby Andrews for his reliable and timely assistance. His support has been appreciated and has made a positive difference in my early experience with the project.

Bobby Andrews
Bobby Andrews
I would absolutely recommend QCS to others who are looking for a role

You always ensured I understood the next steps, prepared me well before interviews, and checked in regularly. That personalised support made a huge difference.

I would absolutely recommend QCS to others who are looking for a role. The level of dedication, transparency, and genuine care shown throughout my job search was exceptional.

You also made the process enjoyable by being encouraging and patient, especially during times when I had questions or needed guidance. Your professionalism and positive attitude made the whole experience much easier.

Luke Waryszniuk
Luke Waryszniuk
I would highly recommend Alex for anyone seeking new opportunities

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Alex for not only securing the opportunity with my current employer but also for the level of support that she has provided over the last number of months - beyond what you normally expect. I would highly recommend Alex for anyone seeking new opportunities in your chosen field.

Alex Evans
Alex Evans
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kathryn to any Company looking to recruit PV professionals!
Over the past 12 months, we have worked with Kathryn on a range of PV roles and she has never failed to provide a professional service. Kathryn always gives the roles prompt attention and keeps us informed throughout the candidate finding process. Kathryn is knowledgeable of our Company and ensures the candidates are suitable and fully informed about the role. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kathryn to any Company looking to recruit PV professionals!
Kathryn Taylor
Kathryn Taylor
Refreshing to work with someone that takes the time and effort to perform their job admirably.

From the initial recruitment process to now, Zack has been an outstanding contact/liaison. He is always there to field any questions or issues. Its refreshing to work with someone that takes the time and effort to perform their job admirably.

Zack Brower
Zack Brower
She is an absolute pleasure to deal with, and a wonderful human being overall

I cannot speak highly enough of Alex and what she does! She is an absolute pleasure to deal with, and a wonderful human being overall.

She is extremely professional and unbelievably coherent in all aspects of her job, making the process of my search for new opportunities easy. My search for a new role has been made stress free thanks to Alex, and I genuinely could not recommend getting in contact with her enough if you are also searching for new opportunities

Super responsive communication throughout

Alex has gone above and beyond to make sure the whole recruitment process has gone smoothly for me. She has taken the time to follow up and make sure everything is going well in the role. Super responsive communication throughout and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new role

The level of professionalism, clear communication, and genuine support made a huge difference

Your consistent communication and follow-up really stood out. You always kept me informed, provided personalised guidance, and made sure I felt prepared at every stage. I also appreciated how you supported me right through to onboarding, ensuring everything went smoothly.

I would highly recommend QCS. The level of professionalism, clear communication, and genuine support made a huge difference. QCS truly cares about candidates and helps make both the job search and onboarding process much easier.

Luke Waryszniuk
Luke Waryszniuk
Working with QCS was seamless, communication was clear and supportive at every stage

When first contacted by Jigna and Ben, they took time to understand my skill set and work goals and to align it to the role, making it a great fit and I knew from the start it was the right step forward for me.

Working with QCS was seamless, communication was clear and supportive at every stage, even after starting the job they stayed involved to make the onboarding process smooth and stress free.

Since starting the new position, I’ve already seen how much the role will help with ongoing career development, taking on new challenges and developing new skills that will help with my career path.

True dedication and professionalism that made all the difference.

Ben Pope
Ben Pope
Working with QCS was seamless, communication was clear and supportive at every stage

When first contacted by Jigna and Ben, they took time to understand my skill set and work goals and to align it to the role, making it a great fit and I knew from the start it was the right step forward for me.

Working with QCS was seamless, communication was clear and supportive at every stage, even after starting the job they stayed involved to make the onboarding process smooth and stress free.

What truly sets Jigna and the team at QCS apart from other staffing companies I’ve experienced is the personal approach, they genuinely cared that they are finding the best fit for me and not just filling a role.

Since starting the new position, I’ve already seen how much the role will help with ongoing career development, taking on new challenges and developing new skills that will help with my career path.

I would absolutely recommend Jigna and the QCS staffing team to anyone seeking their next opportunity. The most valuable part of the experience is knowing someone was in my corner and invested in my success as much as I was.

True dedication and professionalism that made all the difference.

Jigna Mannell-Patel
Jigna Mannell-Patel
Would not hesitate in recommending them, and particularly Suraj, to anyone
Suraj has been fantastic in finding me suitably qualified and experienced contractors to help with ongoing projects. Having worked with QCS previously I am extremely confident in the very professional service they provide, and would not hesitate in recommending them, and particularly Suraj, to anyone.
Suraj Chauhan
Suraj Chauhan

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