Discovery Sciences
An expert talent partner for Discovery Sciences Jobs
Specialists in Recruiting Discovery Sciences Talent
At Warman O’Brien, our recruitment experts have experience building out the discovery teams at several global biotechs, from Stealth Mode start-ups to well-established organisations, providing staffing solutions for discovery life sciences jobs on a contractual or permanent basis.
From immunology to cell gene therapy and everything in between, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) innovations are revolutionising drug and device discovery processes.
With the widespread collaboration on mRNA vaccines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to developing new drugs for treating Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's disease, the biopharma industry is revolutionising medicine. From trials to supply chains and clinical practice, discovery life sciences jobs improve patient outcomes and lives through the therapeutic developments they create as part of their daily work.
Discovery Life Sciences Jobs Drive New Innovation for Enterprises
In preclinical trial development, professionals are improving and removing the barriers to trial participation, such as travel to medical centres and keeping participants engaged. In addition, by leveraging data sets and parsing through information using AIML technologies, discovery experts improve the quality of the entire trial process.


We have an experienced Discovery Sciences team who boast a strong track record of providing client and candidate satisfaction on a repeat basis. Our Discovery team can assist in finding profiles from entry to director level. Roles we most commonly assist with: Scientists, Senior/Principal Scientists, Group Leaders, Associate Directors, Directors/Senior Directors, VP’s or Heads of Departments.
Discovery Life Sciences Careers at All Organisational Levels
At Warman O’Brien, we’ve repeatedly satisfied our clients and candidates when it comes to filling discovery life sciences jobs. Our discovery sciences recruitment team are experts in building out full teams from early stage or stealth mode, and sourcing niche candidates at the senior level for contract or permanent-based roles.


Translational Research
At Warman O’Brien, we’re committed to supporting candidates in securing translational research jobs and facilitating the future of medical practice. Our Translational team can assist in finding profiles from entry to director level. We assist with: Translational Scientists, Immunologists, Senior/Principal Translational Scientists, Group Leaders, Associate Directors, Directors, VPs, Head of Translational Research or Clinical Biomarkers.


Preclinical Research
We’ve been instrumental in providing talented candidates to meet global vacancies for preclinical jobs. The role of preclinical scientist jobs in the life sciences sector is to gauge the feasibility of novel treatments and ensure that drug safety data is collected, allowing clinical researchers to determine a safe dose for first-in-human trials. Warman O’Brien’s recruiters are experts in sourcing senior and executive-level candidates for preclinical research jobs.


Process Development
We have a proven track record from placing a Director of Process Development for a world-leading gene therapy company to building out the Bioengineering team working on cutting edge Microbiome therapies. We recruit a variety of roles, including Process Development / Analytical Development Scientists, Bioprocess Engineers, Tech Transfer Leads, Associate Directors / Directors of Process / Analytical Development, VP or Head of Function.
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Meet the Discovery Life Sciences Careers Team
The discovery sciences team at Warman O’Brien are experts in placing talented, ambitious candidates in roles with pioneering life sciences companies. We’re proud of our global client network, which includes Stealth Mode companies, cutting-edge biotech, pharma enterprises and contract research organisations.

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Will Ashbrook

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At Warman O’Brien, we’re pleased to support the operations and data science needs of contract research organisations and leading biotech and pharmaceutical organisations across the globe.
To learn more about our experience sourcing executive talent, please see our recent case studies, where we explore the complex requirements needed to secure talented candidates for niche roles in this field.

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Experts in placing talented candidates in Discovery Sciences jobs
Contact our Discovery Sciences recruitment team today to discuss your requirements. No matter your area of expertise—from translational research to process development—Warman O’Brien are experts in placing candidates in Discovery Sciences jobs.

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