Commercial Life Science Recruitment
What is Commercial Life Science?
Commercial life science refers to the business activities involved in the development, production, and marketing of products and services that are based on scientific research and technology. This industry includes a wide range of businesses, from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to medical device manufacturers, diagnostic testing companies, and research and development organisations.
It’s heavily regulated and requires companies to adhere to strict quality control standards, as well as to comply with various government regulations related to the development, testing, and marketing of their products. Commercial life science companies often work closely with academic research institutions, government agencies, and other partners to advance scientific knowledge and develop new products and services that can benefit patients and healthcare providers.
Our Experience
Each team within our business specialises in a different function. This ensures that we have experts dedicated to continued learning within each field, as well as building relationships with relevant talent within each market place.
Due to this approach, we have access to a talent pool of highly skilled individuals within commercial life science, as well as a keen understanding of the skills and qualifications needed to support your organisation.
Key Roles We’ve Filled
Business Development Director
Head of Marketing and Sales
KAM (Key Account Manager)
Current Roles
Speak to Our Experts
Our Experts
Ed Hobbs
Principal Consultant
Medical & Commerical
Ed joined Scienta at the start of 2021, bringing with him six years of life science recruitment experience, with a focus in specialised care and rare disease.
Read his latest blog: How to Build a Strong Medical Affairs Network
Tamin Ghezally
Team Lead
MedTech & Diagnostics
Leading the European MedTech team here at Scienta. Tamin has worked within the life sciences field for over 5 years, personally covering the Marketing and Product management functions as well as Business development and C-level searches across Europe.
Katie Bowser
Associate Consultant
Medical & Commercial
Katie joined Scienta last year and focuses on our European Medical and Commercial BioPharma marketing. Finding fantastic talent within Medical Affairs, Commercial, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology.
Austin Brand
Clinical Consultant
Medical Technology
Austin leads the MedTech and Diagnostic clinical sales functions here at Scienta. His role focuses on sales representatives and sales managers, account managers, key account managers, clinical specialists, training managers, medical education & business development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between commercial life science and academic research?
Commercial life science focuses on the development and commercialisation of products and services based on scientific research, while academic research is focused on advancing scientific knowledge and understanding. Commercial life science is typically driven by the need to create profitable products and services, while academic research is often focused on expanding the frontiers of knowledge.
What are some of the biggest challenges facing the commercial life science industry today?
Some of the biggest challenges facing the commercial life science industry today include rising research and development costs, increasing regulatory scrutiny, a highly competitive market, and the need to constantly innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
What are some common job roles within the commercial life science industry?
Common job roles within the commercial life science industry include sales representatives, marketing managers, product managers, business development managers, clinical research associates, regulatory affairs specialists, and medical science liaisons.
