CDMO & CMO Recruitment

CDMO Recruitment: Staffing Clinical Through Commercial Manufacturing.

Empowering CDMOs with Specialist Manufacturing Talent.

Barrington James has focused exclusively on life sciences for over two decades. Within that, our CDMO practice works specifically with independent and PE-backed manufacturing and development organisations, from API and drug substance specialists through to fill-finish and cell & gene CDMOs, supporting them through funding rounds, capacity expansion, and leadership change.

Our mission is to deliver top talent that drives innovation in medical technology and patient care. With a global team and strong networks in both contract and permanent markets, we support clinical trials and multi-site projects worldwide. Our services include executive search, retained campaigns, and high-volume hiring across Europe, the US, and APAC.

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Staffing Solutions Built for CDMO Timelines.

We support active mandates across API, drug substance, drug product, fill-finish and biologics CDMOs, partnering with multi-site providers across international markets. Through our global network, clients gain access to high-quality talent with the right local market knowledge and international experience. Our track record spans Manufacturing and Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Commercial leadership, with direct experience supporting capacity scale-ups, carve-outs and new-site build-outs.

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Global Life Science Recruitment

Years of Market Experience.

With decades of market expertise, we understand what it takes to hire efficiently and effectively. By partnering with Barrington James, you can maintain business productivity, prevent project delays, and eliminate unnecessary costs.

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Permanent (Direct Hire)

Our permanent staffing and recruitment solutions are designed to support life sciences companies at every stage of growth. We understand the unique challenges you face—from discovery through to post-market surveillance—and we leverage our international presence to deliver talent solutions that are comprehensive, customized, and targeted for long-term success.

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Contract & Interim

Our contract and interim staffing and recruitment services empower companies to scale up or down with the flexibility and speed essential to the fast-paced life sciences industry. We understand that in drug development, product manufacturing, or regulatory compliance, having the right talent at critical moments can make or break your project.

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Board & Executive

Our Executive Search practice is a high-touch, deeply rigorous service which has a rich history making critical senior appointments for our Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Digital Health and Healthcare Service clients.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions.

Barrington James understands the pressures of tight timelines, evolving project scopes, and the need to scale efficiently. Solutions are built around sourcing professionals who can ensure seamless operations and contribute to on-time project delivery from day one.

Barrington James places professionals across manufacturing, process development, regulatory affairs, quality, supply chain, and project management, supporting both operational delivery and senior leadership functions.

Yes. Contract and interim staffing solutions at Barrington James are designed for exactly this scenario, providing access to pre-vetted professionals who are ready to mobilise quickly when project demands increase.

Yes. The Executive Search practice has extensive experience placing senior manufacturing, technical, and operational leaders within CDMO and CMO organisations on a global basis.

Yes. With a global presence across Europe, the US, and APAC, Barrington James regularly supports multi-site hiring programmes and cross-border appointments for contract manufacturing and service organisations.

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Our specialist recruitment consultants are here to help you attract, assess, and secure top candidates.

  • Talent pool development and candidate pipeline
  • Market mapping and talent insights
  • Retained and executive search service
  • Salary benchmarking and compensation analysis

With offices across three continents, a member of the Barrington James team is always on hand to answer your enquiry.