Pharma

In the world of pharmaceuticals, having the right talent is crucial to driving innovation and maintaining compliance

Talent partnership for established and global pharmaceutical organisations

Pharmaceutical organisations operate in environments defined by scale, regulation and responsibility. Decisions are made within complex governance frameworks, and the cost of error, whether clinical, regulatory or commercial, is high.

RBW Consulting partners with pharmaceutical companies across the US, Europe and the UK, providing recruitment solutions that reflect the realities of operating in mature, highly regulated markets. We support organisations to secure talent that can deliver consistently, uphold standards and navigate complexity at scale.

Our role is to help pharmaceutical businesses build and sustain teams that combine scientific credibility with operational discipline.

Recruitment built for pharmaceutical environments

Pharma hiring is shaped by complexity, governance and accountability. Roles often sit within global operating models, intersect multiple stakeholders, and carry significant scientific, regulatory and commercial consequence. Success depends not just on technical capability, but on the ability to operate effectively within sophisticated systems, evolving frameworks and high‑scrutiny environments.

Because we work exclusively within life sciences, our consultants understand the pressures pharmaceutical organisations face, from regulatory scrutiny and inspection readiness through to portfolio management and global execution.

We support pharmaceutical recruitment across:

Research and development
Clinical development and operations
Medical affairs, market access and commercial functions
Manufacturing, supply chain and technical operations
Quality, regulatory and pharmacovigilance
Biometrics, data and technical functions
Technology and transformation

Our focus is on identifying individuals who can perform reliably in complex organisations, balancing technical expertise with judgement, collaboration and procedural rigour. Many roles also sit within complex, multi‑country study environments where coordination, oversight and consistency are critical.

Supporting pharma organisations across the product lifecycle

RBW Consulting works with pharmaceutical organisations across the full product lifecycle, including:

Established and multinational pharmaceutical companies
Organisations managing complex global portfolios
Businesses navigating post‑approval expansion and optimisation
Companies undergoing transformation, reorganisation, acquisition or portfolio change

At each stage, hiring decisions are consequential. The challenge is not speed alone, but ensuring the right capability, at the right level, in the right structure.

We partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand governance requirements, stakeholder complexity and decision‑making frameworks, ensuring hiring decisions align with organisational expectations and regulatory obligations.

Permanent, contract and leadership hiring for pharma

Pharmaceutical organisations require flexibility within a framework of control. RBW Consulting supports clients through a range of recruitment solutions, aligned to role criticality and risk.

This includes:

Permanent recruitment for long‑term organisational capability
Contract and interim recruitment for specialist or time‑bound expertise
Senior and leadership appointments where experience and credibility are essential

Rather than applying a generic approach, we tailor delivery to reflect regulatory sensitivity, operational impact and business continuity particularly in mature, multi‑market environments.

Why pharmaceutical organisations choose RBW Consulting

Pharmaceutical clients work with RBW because we understand that success depends on consistency, trust and judgement, not just access to talent.

What sets RBW Consulting apart:

Exclusive focus on life sciences, with deep pharmaceutical expertise built through long‑term delivery across complex organisational environments
Understanding of regulated, global operating environments
Ability to operate within complex governance structures
Measured, consultative approach aligned to risk and accountability
Values‑led partnership, built on long‑term credibility
Track record of supporting hiring in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments

We recognise that hiring in pharma is about safeguarding standards as much as building departments, and we approach every search with that responsibility in mind.

A long‑term partner for pharmaceutical organisations

RBW Consulting has been supporting pharmaceutical recruitment across the United States and Europe since 2007, working with both regional teams and global organisations.

Whether you are:

Strengthening operational capability
Managing succession within established teams
Supporting global programmes or transformations
Enhancing leadership within complex structures
Addressing immediate capability gaps impacting delivery
Responding to regulatory issues or remediation requirements

we act as a trusted partner, helping you make hiring decisions that stand up to scrutiny and scale over time.

Let’s talk

If you are hiring within a pharmaceutical organisation and need a recruitment partner who understands regulated environments, global complexity and the importance of getting it right, we’d welcome the conversation. Our role is simple: to help pharmaceutical organisations build and sustain teams that deliver reliably, compliantly and at scale.

Pharma Jobs

Regulatory CMC Consultant - Drug Substance (ADC)

United Kingdom

GBP 0

Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant – ADC Linker-Payload Drug Substance

6-Month Contract (Renewable) Remote – Europe

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant to support a late-stage oncology programme focused on Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs). This is a high-impact consultancy position where you will lead the global regulatory strategy for the linker-payload drug substance component of an innovative ADC programme as it progresses towards major regulatory submissions.

Working within a collaborative Regulatory CMC environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the drug substance regulatory package is submission-ready for both European and US health authorities.

This is a fully remote position within Europe offered initially as a 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Regulatory CMC strategy for the ADC linker-payload drug substance
Provide strategic guidance for global regulatory submissions, including FDA and EMA marketing applications
Drive development and review of Module 3 drug substance documentation
Ensure compliance with current ICH, FDA and EMA regulatory expectations
Support health authority interactions and responses to regulatory questions
Collaborate extensively with CMC, Analytical Development, Process Development, Quality and Manufacturing teams
Contribute to regulatory risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Provide expert advice on drug substance control strategies, specifications, characterisation and stability packages
Support programme teams through critical development and submission milestones

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

Approximately 10 years or more of Regulatory CMC experience
Strong background in drug substance development
Proven experience leading CMC drug substance aspects of global regulatory submissions
Deep understanding of Module 3 Quality documentation
Excellent working knowledge of ICH, FDA and EMA regulatory requirements
Experience supporting late-stage development or registration programmes

Highly Desirable

Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) experience
Linker-payload development experience
Highly potent API (HPAPI) experience
Bioconjugate or complex biologics experience
Experience supporting Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAA), BLAs or equivalent global filings

EU Rate - €500-€600 p/day

Regulatory, CMC, ADC, drug, substance, submission, antibody, conjugate, BLA, MAA, marketing, authorisation, FDA, EMA, module

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Snr Sharepoint Consultant

United States

USD 0

Snr SharePoint Consultant (Contract) – East Coast United States / Remote

Are you a seasoned SharePoint professional looking for a contract role where your expertise genuinely shapes how a business collaborates and shares knowledge? Our client is seeking a Snr SharePoint Consultant to support their team with remote working available across the East Coast United States.

About Our Client

Our client is an established technology-focused organization that relies on modern collaboration tools to keep their business connected and productive. Operating within a professional services and IT environment, they value structured, well-governed solutions and the ability to turn complex requirements into clear, user-friendly platforms. Joining our client’s team means working with stakeholders who recognize the impact of strong SharePoint design and configuration on their day-to-day operations.

The Opportunity

This contract role offers the chance to provide hands-on SharePoint expertise to help our client optimize how information is stored, shared, and managed across the business. You will guide our client’s team through best practice use of SharePoint, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to shape solutions that are practical, secure, and aligned with how people actually work. With remote working and an East Coast United States focus, this role gives you the flexibility of contract work while offering meaningful engagement with a diverse user base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SharePoint solution design, configuration, and implementation to support collaboration and content management across our client’s team.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into SharePoint structures, workflows, and permissions.

• Review existing SharePoint usage and recommend improvements that enhance usability, governance, and performance.

• Support migration or consolidation activities, ensuring data and content are organized and accessible to the right people.

• Provide guidance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to our client’s team to help them get the most value from their SharePoint environment.

• Collaborate with wider IT and consultancy partners where needed to ensure SharePoint aligns with broader technology and business strategies.

Skills and Experience

• Strong, senior-level experience as a SharePoint Consultant or in a similar role with responsibility for design and delivery.

• Demonstrable background within tech or IT consulting environments, working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work effectively on a remote basis, managing your own workload and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical users, explaining SharePoint capabilities in straightforward terms.

• A structured approach to documentation, governance, and best practice, helping our client’s team maintain a robust SharePoint setup.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to operate as a senior specialist, shaping how a technology-focused organization uses SharePoint.

• Contract position offering flexibility in how and where you work, with remote options across the East Coast United States.

• Direct engagement with decision-makers and users, allowing you to see the real impact of your work on our client’s team.

• A professional environment that values clear thinking, practical solutions, and strong communication.

How To Apply

If you are a Snr SharePoint Consultant with a strong track record in IT consulting and remote delivery, and you’re keen to contribute your expertise to a tech-focused organization, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume, outlining your SharePoint experience and availability, and we will be in touch to discuss this contract role in more detail.

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Study Monitoring Lead

United States

USD 175 - 185

Study Monitoring Lead
Department: Global Clinical Operations

Position Summary
The Study Monitoring Lead is responsible for the operational oversight of global clinical trials, ensuring studies are executed in accordance with protocol, timelines, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs. The SML oversees study feasibility, site management, monitoring activities, and CRO/vendor performance while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive successful study execution.

Responsibilities

Lead study feasibility activities, evaluating country and site capabilities, patient access, and operational readiness.
Partner with the Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Study Physician, and CROs to support country and site selection.
Oversee site activation activities, including regulatory documentation, contracts, investigational product supply, laboratory kits, and other start-up requirements.
Monitor site activation, enrollment, protocol compliance, and data quality.
Prepare, review, or approve Monitoring Plans, Laboratory Manuals, patient-facing materials, and other operational study documents.
Oversee CRO and vendor performance related to site management and monitoring.
Support training for CRO Clinical Trial Leads, CRAs, and investigative sites.
Oversee remote and on-site monitoring activities, ensuring timely visit completion, issue resolution, and follow-up.
Conduct sponsor co-monitoring visits and perform monitoring or co-monitoring activities as needed.
Track study metrics, including site activation, enrollment, monitoring visits, protocol deviations, and overall study progress.
Oversee biological sample tracking and investigational product management with study stakeholders.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Medical, Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Supply, CROs, vendors, investigators, and study sites to ensure efficient study execution.
Identify and resolve operational risks, escalating issues when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs while supporting inspection readiness.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
5+ years of clinical operations experience, including 3+ years monitoring oncology studies as a CRA or comparable site management role.
Experience with study feasibility, site selection, site activation, monitoring oversight, and CRO/vendor management.
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, global clinical trial regulations, and inspection readiness.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

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Laboratory Validation Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 45000 - 50000

Laboratory Validation Officer / Analytical Chemist

Location: South London

As part of a significant operational expansion we are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a market leading global brand and supporting the hire of a new Laboratory Validation Officer.

The successful hire will focus predominantly on method validation activities from bench to HPLC. There may be the need for some degree of method development.

Working in a small team this role must have independent and “can do” focus.

The opportunities in the business for development and progression are strong and they welcome a proactive and ambitious attitude.

For further details please contact Mark Bux-Ryan

Key experience

- Previous experience in method validation of HPLC

- Pharmaceutical (or healthcare/nutraceutical) GMP experience

- Any method development experience is advantageous

- Problem solving mindset with ability to work independently

laboratory, validation, method, HPLC, development, transfer, chromatography, liquid, pharmaceutical, research, analytical, scientist

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QA Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 35000 - 37000

QA / QMS Officer

Location: South London

As part of a significant operational expansion and investment into the Quality team, we are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a market leading global brand and supporting the hire of a new QA Officer, with a systems focus.

The successful hire will work within the QMS team and will focus their time around managing and conducting internal audits, as well as writing change controls, amongst other activities. Given the size of the team and the expansion of operations, the need for working quickly and confidently across all levels is critical.

The opportunities in the business for development and progression are strong and they welcome a proactive and ambitious attitude.

For further details please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

Key experience

- Previous experience in managing quality systems / QMS

- Knowledge of QPULSE is an advantage

- Pharmaceutical (or healthcare/nutraceutical) or food manufacturing GMP experience essential

- Must have experience in managing and writing change controls

- Internal auditing experience essential

Quality, management, system, QMS, change, control, deviation, CAPA, audit, internal, lead, SOP, QA, officer, specialist, auditor

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Senior QA Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 38000 - 41000

Senior QA Officer

Location: South London

We are exclusively supporting one of our longest standing clients in a significant expansion through the course of 2026.

As part of this, they are appointing a new position of Senior Quality Assurance Officer within their operational quality team on site in South London.

This person will strike the balance in hands on quality activities, as well as performing a deputy in absence of the Team Leader. As well as the usual operational quality activities such as batch release, deviation management and change control implementation, this person will need to take a lead on process ownership of investigation management and risk assessments.

If you enjoy working in a flat structured team, with broad responsibilities and a genuine opportunity for development, this could be the ideal career move.

This is a fully site based role in South London.

For further details, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

What you need to bring:

Established QA experience within a GMP setting – ideally pharmaceuticals, although food manufacturing will be considered.
Evidenced experienced of independent process ownership within QA activities – ideally investigation and risk assessment management
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Flexible and adaptable approach

Quality, QA, officer, investigation, risk, deviation, management, CAPA, change, control, batch, review, release, GMP, manufacturing, food, supplement, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, SOP, senior, specialist, system, operation

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Regulatory CMC Consultant - Drug Substance (ADC)

United Kingdom

GBP 0

Senior Regulatory CMC Consultant – ADC Linker-Payload Drug Substance

6-Month Contract (Renewable) Remote – Europe

Opportunity

This is a fully remote position within Europe offered initially as a 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

Highly Desirable

EU Rate - €500-€600 p/day

Regulatory, CMC, ADC, drug, substance, submission, antibody, conjugate, BLA, MAA, marketing, authorisation, FDA, EMA, module

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Snr Sharepoint Consultant

United States

USD 0

Snr SharePoint Consultant (Contract) – East Coast United States / Remote

About Our Client

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SharePoint solution design, configuration, and implementation to support collaboration and content management across our client’s team.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into SharePoint structures, workflows, and permissions.

• Review existing SharePoint usage and recommend improvements that enhance usability, governance, and performance.

• Support migration or consolidation activities, ensuring data and content are organized and accessible to the right people.

• Provide guidance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to our client’s team to help them get the most value from their SharePoint environment.

• Collaborate with wider IT and consultancy partners where needed to ensure SharePoint aligns with broader technology and business strategies.

Skills and Experience

• Strong, senior-level experience as a SharePoint Consultant or in a similar role with responsibility for design and delivery.

• Demonstrable background within tech or IT consulting environments, working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work effectively on a remote basis, managing your own workload and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical users, explaining SharePoint capabilities in straightforward terms.

• A structured approach to documentation, governance, and best practice, helping our client’s team maintain a robust SharePoint setup.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity to operate as a senior specialist, shaping how a technology-focused organization uses SharePoint.

• Contract position offering flexibility in how and where you work, with remote options across the East Coast United States.

• Direct engagement with decision-makers and users, allowing you to see the real impact of your work on our client’s team.

• A professional environment that values clear thinking, practical solutions, and strong communication.

How To Apply

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Study Monitoring Lead

United States

USD 175 - 185

Study Monitoring Lead
Department: Global Clinical Operations

Responsibilities

Lead study feasibility activities, evaluating country and site capabilities, patient access, and operational readiness.
Partner with the Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Study Physician, and CROs to support country and site selection.
Oversee site activation activities, including regulatory documentation, contracts, investigational product supply, laboratory kits, and other start-up requirements.
Monitor site activation, enrollment, protocol compliance, and data quality.
Prepare, review, or approve Monitoring Plans, Laboratory Manuals, patient-facing materials, and other operational study documents.
Oversee CRO and vendor performance related to site management and monitoring.
Support training for CRO Clinical Trial Leads, CRAs, and investigative sites.
Oversee remote and on-site monitoring activities, ensuring timely visit completion, issue resolution, and follow-up.
Conduct sponsor co-monitoring visits and perform monitoring or co-monitoring activities as needed.
Track study metrics, including site activation, enrollment, monitoring visits, protocol deviations, and overall study progress.
Oversee biological sample tracking and investigational product management with study stakeholders.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Medical, Safety, Regulatory, Clinical Supply, CROs, vendors, investigators, and study sites to ensure efficient study execution.
Identify and resolve operational risks, escalating issues when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs while supporting inspection readiness.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
5+ years of clinical operations experience, including 3+ years monitoring oncology studies as a CRA or comparable site management role.
Experience with study feasibility, site selection, site activation, monitoring oversight, and CRO/vendor management.
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, global clinical trial regulations, and inspection readiness.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

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Laboratory Validation Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 45000 - 50000

Laboratory Validation Officer / Analytical Chemist

Location: South London

As part of a significant operational expansion we are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a market leading global brand and supporting the hire of a new Laboratory Validation Officer.

The successful hire will focus predominantly on method validation activities from bench to HPLC. There may be the need for some degree of method development.

Working in a small team this role must have independent and “can do” focus.

The opportunities in the business for development and progression are strong and they welcome a proactive and ambitious attitude.

For further details please contact Mark Bux-Ryan

Key experience

- Previous experience in method validation of HPLC

- Pharmaceutical (or healthcare/nutraceutical) GMP experience

- Any method development experience is advantageous

- Problem solving mindset with ability to work independently

laboratory, validation, method, HPLC, development, transfer, chromatography, liquid, pharmaceutical, research, analytical, scientist

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QA Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 35000 - 37000

QA / QMS Officer

Location: South London

The opportunities in the business for development and progression are strong and they welcome a proactive and ambitious attitude.

For further details please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

Key experience

- Previous experience in managing quality systems / QMS

- Knowledge of QPULSE is an advantage

- Pharmaceutical (or healthcare/nutraceutical) or food manufacturing GMP experience essential

- Must have experience in managing and writing change controls

- Internal auditing experience essential

Quality, management, system, QMS, change, control, deviation, CAPA, audit, internal, lead, SOP, QA, officer, specialist, auditor

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Senior QA Officer

United Kingdom

GBP 38000 - 41000

Senior QA Officer

Location: South London

We are exclusively supporting one of our longest standing clients in a significant expansion through the course of 2026.

As part of this, they are appointing a new position of Senior Quality Assurance Officer within their operational quality team on site in South London.

If you enjoy working in a flat structured team, with broad responsibilities and a genuine opportunity for development, this could be the ideal career move.

This is a fully site based role in South London.

For further details, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

What you need to bring:

Established QA experience within a GMP setting – ideally pharmaceuticals, although food manufacturing will be considered.
Evidenced experienced of independent process ownership within QA activities – ideally investigation and risk assessment management
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Flexible and adaptable approach

Apply Now Read More