Trusted Engineering Staffing Solutions.
Our placement history includes, but is not limited to:
Electronics, Software, Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software.
- Electronics Engineer / Manager
- Electrical Engineer/ Manager
- Software Engineer / Manager
- Hardware Engineer / Manager
- Firmware Engineer / Manager
- Embedded Software Engineer / Manager
Research & Development & Mechanical Engineering
- Research & Development (R&D) Engineer / Manager
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
Project, Programme & Operations
- Project Manager
- Programme Manger
- Ops Manager / Director
- Plant Manager / Director
- Site Manager / Director
Manufacturing, Production, Process & Validation.
- Manufacturing Engineer / Manager
- Production Engineer / Manager
- Process Engineer / Manager
- Validation Engineer / Manager
Quality & Regulatory
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Manager
- Quality Assurance (QA) /Regulatory Affairs (RA) Manager / Director
Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics
- Supply Chain Specialist / Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Logistics Manager
Automation
- Automation Engineer (+Process Automation Engineer)
- Controls Engineer (+Process Controls Engineer)
- Automation Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer / Manager
- Process Engineer / Manager
- Validation Engineer / Manager
- Quality Engineer
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Manager
- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs Manager / Director
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.
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.
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.
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.
How We Have Helped.
Our Latest Roles.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions.
How do I recruit engineers with life science or biotech industry experience?
Engineering roles in life sciences — from process engineers to automation specialists — require candidates who understand GMP environments and regulated manufacturing. Barrington James places life science engineers across pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organisations globally.
What types of engineering roles are commonly filled by life science recruiters?
Engineering roles in life sciences include Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, Validation Engineers, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) specialists, Equipment Engineers, and Engineering Managers. Barrington James has experience placing across all of these functions within GMP and GLP environments.
How do I find a validation engineer with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Validation expertise is critical in regulated life science environments, and qualified validation engineers are in short supply. Barrington James maintains a network of validation professionals experienced in CSV, equipment, process, and cleaning validation across pharma, biotech, and CDMO settings.
Can I hire engineering contractors for a manufacturing facility project?
Contract engineers are frequently used for facility builds, technology transfers, and qualification projects. Barrington James provides both contract and permanent engineering recruitment, enabling organisations to access specialist skills for defined project periods without long-term commitments.
What should I consider when recruiting engineers for a biologic or cell and gene therapy facility?
Advanced therapy and biologics manufacturing facilities have highly specific engineering requirements, including cleanroom design, single-use technology, and aseptic processing knowledge. Barrington James has placed engineers in some of the most technically demanding manufacturing environments in the sector.
Looking to grow your team with the right talent?
Speak To Our Engineering Team.
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.
