Life Sciences Recruiter – Toronto

Life Sciences Recruiter | Build a New Division from the Ground Up Base Salary ~$90,000 + Uncapped Commission | Canada-Wide Focus | Hybrid | Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

A well-established recruitment and staffing firm is investing in the launch of a dedicated Life Sciences division and is looking for an experienced recruiter to help build it from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very start of a new chapter. Rather than inheriting an existing desk, you’ll help shape the division’s direction, establish its market presence, and position yourself as a foundational contributor in one of Canada’s fastest-growing talent markets.

The initial focus will be across Canada with a particular emphasis on Ontario and a clear strategic vision to expand into the US market, where higher-value mandates and larger volumes create significant long-term earning and growth potential.

What You Will Do

• Identify, attract, and engage specialist Life Sciences professionals across Canada
• Recruit across niche Life Sciences functions including Medical Affairs, MSLs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety, Clinical Operations, Laboratory & Scientific Leadership, and Life Sciences Sales & Marketing
• Support hiring needs across Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, CRO, and broader Life Sciences organizations
• Headhunt passive talent for niche and hard-to-fill mandates
• Build long-term candidate pipelines and map target markets across specialist disciplines
• Conduct candidate qualification, assessment, and structured interview processes
• Deliver high-quality shortlists against active client mandates
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand workforce requirements
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of a newly launched Life Sciences practice

What We Are Looking For

• Proven recruitment experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Clinical Research, or CRO markets
• Agency recruitment background strongly preferred
• Comfortable headhunting and building networks within niche technical markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build and grow a desk from an early stage
• Commercially motivated with ambitions for both financial success and long-term career progression
• Strong relationship-building skills across both client and candidate audiences
• Someone who wants to help build something not simply maintain what already exists

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary circa $90,000, with flexibility for highly experienced individuals
• Uncapped commission structure from day one
• Existing mandates and internal support to accelerate early momentum
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Strong leadership support, training, and ongoing development
• Clear opportunity to become a foundational, long-term leader within a growing Life Sciences team
• Access to experienced industry leaders and mentors within an established business

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established recruitment and staffing organization with a long-standing reputation for delivering talent solutions across professional and technical sectors throughout Canada.

Known for strong employee retention, collaborative leadership, and long-term client partnerships, the business provides its recruiters with the support, resources, and autonomy needed to build meaningful careers while delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. The launch of a dedicated Life Sciences division marks an exciting next chapter, and the right individual will have the opportunity to grow with it.

Disclosures

• • Actively hiring for an existing vacancy on behalf of our client
  • We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants
  • Every application is reviewed personally by a member of our team
  • Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted via LinkedIn or Email.