Clients & Employers | Incentive Careers — Life Sciences Recruitment
For Clients & Employers

Recruiting
Leaders
in Life Science

Dedicated, exclusive searches across Biotechnology & Life Science, Clinical Diagnostics, and Medical Device. We don't just fill roles — we drive the entire process through to successful, retained placement.

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Dedicated & Exclusive Searches
We only run dedicated, exclusive searches — so you always know we are working your job and no one else's.
40,000+ Industry Contacts
A network built over years of deep specialisation — giving you access to talent your competitors can't reach.
Weekly Progress Updates
Full visibility into your search at all times — no black boxes, no chasing. Just a clear, accountable partnership.
Two Steps Ahead — Always
We manage candidates through start date, resignation, and retention — driving the process to completion, not just submission.
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Recruiting Leaders In
Specialism 01
Biotechnology &
Life Science
Specialism 02
Clinical
Diagnostics
Specialism 03
Medical
Device
The Client's Test

4 Questions to Select
the RIGHT Partner

Before choosing a recruitment partner, every serious hiring manager should be able to answer these four questions. Here's how Incentive Careers answers each one.

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Question 01
Will they really be working MY job?
Most recruiters spread themselves thin across dozens of open roles, submitting generic CVs and hoping something sticks. That's not us.
We only do dedicated, exclusive searches with our clients — so they KNOW we are working THEIR jobs and nothing else.
This means your search gets our full attention, our best sourcing effort, and our deepest engagement with candidates — not a fraction of it.
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Question 02
Can they identify, engage, and tell a compelling story to the right candidates?
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We have built a network of over 40,000 contacts across biotechnology, life science, clinical diagnostics, and medical device — giving us direct access to the passive talent that other firms simply cannot reach.
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We "dry run" telling your story with you before any outreach — so you know exactly what we are saying on your behalf, and you can be confident it is the best, most compelling version of your opportunity.
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Question 03
Can they DRIVE and COMPLETE the process?
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We provide weekly status updates of our joint progress — you always know exactly where your search stands, what's moving, and what we're doing next. No chasing. No black boxes.
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We stay "2 steps ahead" with candidates at all times — having them cross the mental bridge early: talking through start date, resignation scenarios, potential counter-offers. By the time an offer is made, there are no surprises.
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Question 04
Can they screen for the RIGHT people — and not waste my time?
Generic recruiters can't make the critical distinctions that matter in life sciences. We can.
Our industry experience allows us to distinguish precisely — Drug Discovery vs Clinical Trials vs Contract Manufacturing — so you only see candidates who are genuinely, specifically right for your role.
No keyword matching. No volume play. Just relevant, pre-qualified people who understand the space they're stepping into.
40K+
Our Reach
Industry Contacts. Built Over Years of Deep Specialisation.

Our network spans biotechnology, life science, clinical diagnostics, and medical device. These aren't LinkedIn connections — they are relationships built through years of sector-specific engagement, giving us access to the passive candidates who drive real competitive advantage.

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Life sciences leadership team
98%
Client retention & satisfaction rate
Why Clients Stay

More Than a Recruiter —
A Strategic Partner

The organisations that work with Incentive Careers don't just fill one role and move on. They come back — because our process delivers candidates who stay, perform, and grow. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Exclusive, Dedicated Attention
Your search is not one of dozens. It gets our full resource, focus, and creative sourcing effort from day one.
Complete Transparency
Weekly updates, open communication, and a shared view of progress — no mystery, no chasing.
Pre-Close Candidate Management
We handle resignation coaching, counter-offer preparation, and start-date alignment — so nothing falls through at the end.
Sector Intelligence That Matters
We distinguish Drug Discovery from Clinical Trials from Contract Manufacturing — making us the only recruiter who truly understands what "right" means for your role.
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Our Process

How a Search Works

From your first brief to a retained placement — a clear, accountable four-step process. No surprises, no black boxes.

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Deep Brief

We go beyond the JD — understanding culture, management style, competitive advantage, and what this role can lead to.

2
Story & Sourcing

We dry-run your story with you, then activate our 40,000+ network to headhunt the right passive candidates.

3
Screened Shortlist

You receive only pre-qualified, assessed candidates — with full notes — delivered quickly and professionally.

4
Drive to Completion

We manage offers, pre-close candidates, coach resignations, and follow up post-placement to ensure long-term retention.

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Client Voices

What Hiring Managers Say

The proof is in the partnerships we build and the placements that stick.

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★★★★★

Incentive Careers helped us fill critical positions within tight timelines, consistently presenting highly qualified candidates who met our meticulous standards. Their professionalism and industry insight are unmatched.

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Zachary Evans
Senior Clinical Project Manager, Pharma Company
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★★★★★

The comprehensive screening and candidate support provided by IncentiveCareers gave us peace of mind during a complex, multi-site trial. Their partnership was invaluable to our success.

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Erika Vaughn
Clinical Operations Director
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★★★★★

What sets Incentive Careers apart is how deeply they understand our sector. They don't send us volumes of CVs — they send us the right people, with full context. That's saved us weeks on every search.

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Sarah Reynolds
Head of HR, Global Pharma Group
What's Holding You Back?

Let's Find You the
Perfect Candidate

Whether you need a single specialist or an entire project team — we have the network, the process, and the sector knowledge to deliver. Let's talk.

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(415) 287-1902
Address
95 3rd St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA