ABOUT US

We’ve been supporting a wide range of businesses with our Pharma recruitment solutions since 2006

Carrot specialise solely in Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech – our expertise spans numerous skills functions within these industries.

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Facilitating career progression since 2006

Our approachable, knowledgeable and transparent style ensures a smooth and enjoyable candidate journey

Carrot was formed in 2006 by husband and wife team Martin & Debbie Anderson, who are both still very much central to the business today. Having previously worked in Pharma, Biotech, MedTech and Consulting, they brought with them a wealth of technical and strategic knowledge across the product lifecycle. This experience formed the backbone of how we operate to this day, which is to ensure that we are genuine specialists with strong technical knowledge in all the functions that we operate within, from concept to commercial, and that we remain focused on being fully plugged-in to our sectors at all times.

Our Google ratings and reviews tell their own story and illustrate how passionate we are about good service. The technical knowledge that we have combined with an open, approachable and transparent style means that we quickly build rapport with our valued candidates who we collaborate with closely and support and guide them through every step of the recruitment process, from your initial enquiry to the day you start your new role! Oh, and our service is completely free to candidates.

We will fully prepare you for each stage of the recruitment process – from applying, to accepting an offer. We are your best friend through the process – guiding and supporting you with CV advice, interview tips and insider knowledge. We don’t give up on you if an offer doesn’t pan out immediately or you don’t want to take a job offered. We will always be on hand to help you with future positions and will be back in touch when we find the perfect role.

WHO WE ARE

Carrot Recruitment was established in 2006 by Pharmaceutical industry professionals and operates across a wide number of functional areas spanning the Pharma and Life Science industries.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The technical knowledge that we have combined with an open, approachable and transparent style means that we quickly build rapport with our valued candidates.

OUR PROCESS

We will fully prepare you for each stage of the recruitment process – guiding and supporting you with CV advice, interview tips and insider knowledge.

PART OF COMPASS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Part of the Compass network

A multi-award-winning and independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy

Our Network

We are proudly part of the Compass Recruitment Solutions Group (CRS). CRS is a multi-award-winning and independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy serving organisations and investors across the health, care, education, and life sciences markets.

Compass Carter Osborne is a multi-award winning executive search firm dedicated to the health, social care and education sectors, with a market-leading track record delivering Board-level hires for the Private (Equity and Corporate) and NFP Sectors.

Compass Associates are a multi-award winning health, social care and children’s services & education recruitment consultancy, based in Portsmouth. With offices in Manchester and London, Compass Associates are the largest recruitment consultancy dedicated to the independent markets.

Consult provides global recruitment solutions across permanent, contract, and locum placements, with specialist expertise in commercial, operational, and technical roles. Today, the business provides recruitment solutions to clients worldwide, delivering mid-to-senior level appointments across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC.

OUR VALUES

The culture at Carrot

Dedicated to building relationships and providing recruitment solutions to our clients and candidates.

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We are dedicated

With dedication at our core, we strive to exceed expectations and make a meaningful impact in the world of recruitment.

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We build relationships

We are committed to nurturing and celebrating the relationships we build, ensuring that they remain central to our culture.

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We deliver solutions

We take pride in our ability to provide tailored and effective solutions for our clients, candidates and colleagues.

OUR VALUES

The culture at Carrot

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We are dedicated

With dedication at our core, we strive to exceed expectations and make a meaningful impact in the world of recruitment.

We build relationships

We are committed to nurturing and celebrating the relationships we build, ensuring that they remain central to our culture.

We deliver solutions

We take pride in our ability to provide tailored and effective solutions for our clients, candidates and colleagues.

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“Thanks so much for the flexibility and patience. We were consistently impressed by the support and service Carrot Recruitment provided through the process, so from one client service professional to another, thank you!”

Jessica Somauroo

Co-Founder, Somx Health

“The candidates that Carrot provide are always up to the certain caliber that we require and service is prompt with communication etc without being pushy or chasing too hard for feedback knowing we are an incredibly busy team. They provided us with some really strong candidates and one that we have now offered! Really happy with the great service from Carrot as always and they would be our first port of call for any future recruitment needs.”

Jennifer Thorne

Pharmacosmos UK

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“Carrot came into the picture after we performed an initial screening of the market on our own. We could not find the right caliber of candidates with the relevant experience and leadership levels. They helped us identify in a short time strong profiles from the talent market which we probably wouldn’t have had access to without their support. We managed to secure our final candidate meeting the leadership expectations of the role. It was a successful collaboration and would recommend their service moving forward.”

Jerome Henle

Merck

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“The team at Carrot came up with some highly creative and value added ways to secure high calibre talent in a notoriously difficult region of the UK to recruit technical specialists. Carrot really stands out above competitors in the recruitment services marketplace because of their expert knowledge and excellent customer service focus. They deliver consistently – even when given the most challenging job brief to fulfil!”

Director

Reckitt

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“Carrot were very attentive and understanding of what we required and the capabilities we were looking for.  They were at all times contactable and responsive, and we were able to move very quickly on – even over the festive period.  We took 3 candidates to Assessment Centre and somewhat unusually all of them would have been great additions to our organisation but alas we could only take one! I think that would count as a very successful recruitment process for us.”

Martin Ellgood

Chugai