permanent
Recruitment solutions for Pharma, Biotech,
Medical Devices and Digital Health companies
permanent
Recruitment solutions for Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices and Digital Health companies
headcount AG excels in recruiting life science candidates for those niche, hard-to-fill roles in your business.
we can help you
Win your recruitments with headcount
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Exclusive representation
Hiring headhunters honors candidates, signaling their valued skills. It adds prestige and shows employers’ recognition of their worth and expertise.
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Rapid recruitment
Our recruiters swiftly connect with candidates, saving time and resources. headcount extensive networks and regular interactions ensure prompt fulfillment of staffing needs.
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Niche profiles and challenging locations
Finding specialized talent and overcoming geographic constraints is where we excel. Our expertise enables access to qualified candidates not easily found.
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Reduce hiring risks
We mitigate risks by carefully evaluating candidates, ensuring a better fit for the role and company culture. This reduces the chances of costly recruitment mistakes.
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Recruitment strategy and candidate experience
We shape recruitment strategies and present the company favorably to candidates. Headcount attracts high-quality talent and prioritizes a positive candidate experience.
the process
Here’s how headcount finds the ideal candidate
#1 Prescreen
We dedicate time to understand candidates, whether we approach them or they contact us, ensuring a thorough understanding of their background and skills.
#2 Assessment
We engage in detailed discussions with candidates, assessing their suitability for the role. We provide comprehensive information about the job and the company to facilitate informed decision-making.
#3 Shortlist
Through careful evaluation, we identify the best-fit candidates for the role and create a shortlist of 3-5 individuals who possess the desired qualifications and potential for success.
#4 Presentation
We showcase the shortlisted candidates to our clients, highlighting their motivation and skills. This pitch helps our clients gain a deeper understanding of the candidates’ potential and suitability for the position.
#5 Interviews
We assist both the candidate and the client in preparing for interviews. Through briefing sessions and tailored coaching, we ensure that both parties are well-prepared for the interview process.
#6 Debrief and feedback
We meet with candidates post-interview to discuss their experience and gauge their interest. We also provide feedback from the company, helping candidates understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
#7 Negotiation
We facilitate a mutually beneficial agreement between the candidate and the client, considering salary, benefits, and expectations.
#8 Getting started
We provide ongoing support to both the candidate and the client until the candidate commences the job. Our assistance ensures a smooth transition and addresses any concerns or questions that may arise during this period.
#9 Follow-up
We maintain regular contact with the candidate during their first six months in the role to ensure their satisfaction and address any concerns.
About headcount AG
What makes headcount exceptional?
Our values
Curiosity, commitment, and authenticity are the beliefs that drive headcount. We want to learn and discover together by posing hypotheses and testing them. We’ll be upfront with you, committed to working with integrity and honesty.
We are unique
What makes headcount unique is the passionate, expert team behind the scenes. This small but elite selection of life scientists and recruiters are enthusiastic about the subject matter and continuously developing trusting relationships built on high-quality service.
People behind the profile
To us, every individual we interact with is more than just a client, a candidate, or an employee. Our mission revolves around ensuring the utmost satisfaction and creating an exceptional experience for the people who stand behind these profiles.
Achievements and goals of the department
We are proud to have placed hundreds of permanent candidates with dozens of reputable companies in the Swiss Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices and Digital Health industries. headcount’s 85% success rate says it all because sourcing talent quickly and efficiently is just what we do.
Our goals? To keep doing what we do best: helping businesses change the world by fulfilling their staffing needs with qualified, permanent employees.
Guarantee period
To help you retain new hires and reduce uncertainty, headcount has a guarantee period of 6 months.
Highly specialised
headcount specialises exclusively in life science recruitment – we stick to doing what we know best.
Selective database
Only life science profiles make it into our database, meaning we can find your ideal candidate quicker and more efficiently.
meet the team
Get to know the headcount team members who are here to help you
open positions
Browse positions currently available
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Research Portfolio Lead
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Process Development Manager
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Sales Specialist
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Key Account Manager
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Key Account Manager
headcountMunich, Bayern, Germany -
Key Account Manager
headcountFrankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany -
Lab Technicians QC
headcountVisp, Switzerland -
Associate Scientist Translational Research
headcountZürich, Switzerland -
Global Environmental Sustainability Lead
headcountZug, Switzerland -
Global Environmental Sustainability Lead
headcountZug, Switzerland -
Senior Coordinator External Engagement
headcountLausanne, Switzerland -
Senior System Engineer
headcountZug, Switzerland -
Lab Technician QC
headcountVisp, Switzerland -
Design Engineer
headcount AGZug, Switzerland -
Research Associate
headcount AGZürich, Switzerland -
System Engineer – Medical Devices
headcount AGZürich, Switzerland -
Brand Manager Oncology
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Team Leader Carbon Capture
headcountZürich, Switzerland -
Director, Contract Manufacturing
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Director, Biopharma Manufacturing
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Director, Tissue Manufacturing
headcountStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany -
Director, Contract Manufacturing
headcountGermany, Germany
Don’t struggle with staffing shortages.
Let us take care of your recruiting needs, so you can take care of providing the world with life-saving medicines and devices.
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