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What we do

We support your job search from start to finish

Carrot Recruitment was established in 2006 by Life Science industry professionals and we offer candidates a range of contract and permanent opportunities across the full product lifecycle.

We partner with an impressive array of clients, from blue-chip Pharma, Biotech and MedTech firms, through to a large variety of more boutique specialist consultancies and CROs.

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.

We offer a consultative approach to recruitment

With founders coming directly from careers in Pharma, Biotech, MedTech, and Consultancy, being fully embedded in our sectors has always been central to our identity and success.

This deep industry knowledge means we have our finger on the pulse when it comes to connecting top life sciences talent with leading businesses.

Beyond recruitment, we also partner with clients to strengthen their talent brand through:

Salary benchmarking
Advisory services
Leader assessment/Psychometric testing
Market insights
Hiring strategy reviews

Whether it’s permanent or contract roles, we support hiring needs on both a contingent basis and through exclusive partnerships.

We offer an unbeatable service

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 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 can move quickly on global assignments

As an active member of INRALS (International Network of Recruitment Agencies in Life Sciences), we are connected with partner agencies across the globe.

This gives us access to local market insights and the ability to collaborate seamlessly on in-country assignments.

For our clients, this means we can move quickly on international mandates and tap into a trusted global network to deliver top life sciences talent.

We connect you with more opportunities

We’ve been developing relationships with global hiring organisations since 2006.

We have partnered with thousands of companies across the life sciences sector, building an extensive network that puts us at the heart of where opportunities happen.

This means we can connect you not only to roles that are hard to find, but also to positions that are confidentially advertised or not yet posted online.

With more opportunities to explore, you’ll have a greater chance of securing the right role and the offer you’ve been working towards..

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We are structured to reach niche talent pools

We have dedicated teams operating across the full product lifecycle – from concept through to commercial – spanning Pharma, Biotech, MedTech, and consulting.

Our structure ensures that each consultant develops first-class technical knowledge and maintains deep talent networks within their specialist functions.

If you’d like to discuss upcoming hiring needs or explore how we can support your business objectives, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Market Research, Consulting & Business Intelligence

Global

Louise Lavelle

Associate Director

Medical Communications & Education

Global

Martin Anderson

Founding Director

Market Access, HEOR & RWE

Global

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RESOURCE HUB

Industry insights, news and guidance

3 ways to find happiness in your job

13 MIN READ

Understanding the career of a Medical Science Liaison

Clinical Research & Biometrics

6 MIN READ

Are your internal HR teams utilising Glassdoor effectively?

3 MIN READ

What’s involved in Virtual Assessment Centres and how to prepare

Sales & Marketing

3 MIN READ

The benefits of engaging with a recruitment agency for your next medical writer opportunity

Medical Communications & Education

7 MIN READ

The Carrot Effect – How a New Job Could Change Your Life

5 MIN READ

The Importance of Loving Your Job

6 MIN READ

How to stay motivated in a fast-paced environment

3 MIN READ

In a Conversation with Louise Lavelle

Medical Communications & Education

4 MIN READ

Carrot are Talent Partner to The Evidence Base

Market Access, HEOR & RWE

3 MIN READ

Celebrating 19 years in Life Sciences Recruitment

4 MIN READ

UK initiatives paving the way for Biotech innovation

R&D / Scientific

8 MIN READ

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TESTIMONIALS

What our candidates say

With a Google rating sitting at 4.9, you can be confident in our friendly and knowledgeable service.

Debbie from Carrot Recruitment was very helpful as I went through my job search. When we were going through the interview process, she provided amazing feedback and insight into the company which allowed me to impress my interviewers. She was prompt and punctual with our meetings as well.

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Ernest Poon

I highly recommend Chris as a recruiter. He was exceptionally supportive throughout the entire hiring process, guiding me thoughtfully at every step—from initial conversations to interview preparation and offer negotiation.
What stood out most was Chris’s deep knowledge of the life sciences industry and his strong relationships with his clients. His insights into the company culture, team dynamics, and role requirements were invaluable and gave me the confidence to present myself effectively. Thanks to his proactive communication, expert guidance, and genuine commitment to my success, I successfully secured the position.
Working with Chris was a pleasure—he is professional, responsive, and truly invested in helping candidates find the right fit. If you’re looking for a recruiter who truly stands out, Chris is the one to work with.

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Louise Smit

It’s been such a pleasure to work with Lucy! She has been incredibly supportive at every stage of the interview process. She took the time to understand my background and expectations, and clearly explained the role and the company. She kept me well-informed throughout and checked in regularly, which made me feel well-prepared and confident throughout.
Thank you so much, Lucy!

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陳Ruby

Kerry has been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. She had helped me land a fantastic new role, and gave words of support and encouragement throughout the interview process. I can’t think of a more smooth experience with this company, thank you!!

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Monika Dhaliwal

I had a fantastic experience working with Louise. She was proactive, incredibly supportive, and kept me updated at every stage of the process. Her communication between myself and the employer was seamless, and she helped make the entire experience stress-free. Thanks to her, I landed a great new role. Highly recommend!

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Lewis Cuthbertson

Kerry from carrot recruitment has been amazing throughout the process of me getting my current role. From start right up to the very end. She’s been professional and helpful, with her by one’s side, success is guaranteed. She’s an epitome of fantastic support. The experience was really inspiring and amazing. I recommend 100%

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Emmanuel Obi

CASE STUDIES

Read our latest Case Studies

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

Multiple roles for long standing medical devices client, GBUK

Carrot Recruitment has been a trusted partner for GBUK since 2018, placing over 30 candidates in critical roles.

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

UK & Europe

Two critical Senior Value Consultant positions at Adelphi Values

Amid rapid growth , Adelphi needed to fill two critical Senior Value Consultant positions, one in London and one in Manchester.

Market Access, HEOR & RWE

Senior Appointments

UK & Europe

Senior Director Compound Operational Lead at Merck

Carrot Recruitment helped MERCK overcome internal sourcing challenges and secured top-tier talent in just eight weeks through a strategic recruitment approach.

Clinical Research & Biometrics

Senior Appointments

UK & Europe

“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

“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

“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

“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