Albert Einstein
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.
Carl Sagan
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Marie Curie
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.
Richard Feynman
I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.
I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.
Rosalind Franklin
Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.
Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.
headcount AG
Life science recruitment solutions
Whether you’re looking for talent or you are the talent, headcount has the network and know-how to take the stress out of recruiting, once and for all.
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People are the key component of headcount.
Our approach to consulting with clients and candidates is unique and individual. We coach them by collecting feedback from the market and communicating openly and honestly, helping them improve their position as an employer or obtain their dream job.
Permanent
headcount sources quality talent and delivers the right people to businesses seeking long-term employees to grow their teams and/or departments.
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Contracting
Quick yet precise recruitment of contractors and/or payrollers for businesses with temporary hiring needs.
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RPO
It is our all-in-one recruitment service for employers. We design and manage your business’s recruitment process in-house.
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Payrolling
We take care of all the administrative needs for your temporary hire, such as contracts, salaries, or insurance.
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Our expertise and knowledge means you can count on headcount
Scientists & experts
Our team is made up of life science experts with a passion for people. As scientists, we understand your industry needs better than average recruitment agencies.
Fully licensed
We are members of the swissstaffing association and are registered with the Zurich Office for Economics and Labour (Amt für Wirtschaft und Arbeit) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Swiss
Since our founding in 2012, all our research and operations take place in Zurich. We have built a vast network of talent and partners and possess a deep understanding of the market and procedures.
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Whether you’re searching for a job in life sciences or recruiting talent for your Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices and Digital Health business, we can match you to your ideal position or candidate.
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Sponsorship
Our purpose is to ‘Help those who help others,’ and there is no better choice for us than to support the ETH Foundation, which puts forth tremendous effort in nurturing the future scientists of our world.
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why candidates and clients love us
Dozens of candidates and clients just like you have placed their trust in headcount
Dr. Peerawan Wiwattananon
Project Manager Medical Device
“headcount recruiters are very professional and exceptional. I am impressed by how patience they are. They would promptly take every action to help you find solutions and to meet your expectation.”
Ilija Vukadin
Key Account Manager Hematology
“High-quality recruitment, especially for Pharma and Biotech. I can highly recommend it.”
Anna Rogucka
Head of Talent Acquisition
“Fantastic service! Good candidates, timely responses, high attention to the needs of companies. Highly recommended.”
Thomas Romieu
Global Head of Digital Commerce
“A ‘Boutique executive search’. As a candidate, I was impressed by their professionalism, quality of follow up and honest feedback.”
Gleb Iatsenia
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Europe
“I have known Maurice for many years. Maurice is not only a recruitment vendor but also a general sounding board for policy ideas, salary, and benefits questions. When I need to benchmark something or ask a general question about Swiss employment law, Maurice is frequently the first person I call. His deep recruitment experience and network of complementary vendors that he can introduce as needed are second to none. I know I can count on Maurice and his team at headcount to leverage their broad network of candidates in Switzerland and Europe to fill tricky roles in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Maurice’s team to any potential new client.”
Ulrike Klein
Chief of Staff
“The Headcount Team has always put forth a big effort in finding the best fit for our biotech company. Maurice and his team are super professional and reliable, they really care about finding the right fit and building a relationship with their clients, and I truly appreciate that. I would absolutely recommend them for your recruitment needs.”
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