Recruitment Life Sciences
Recruitment Life Sciences
Your international recruitment specialist for biotech, pharma, medtech, research and HealthTech.
Our customised service modules cover the entire recruitment process for professionals and managers in the medical technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research sectors. We search for specialists and executives throughout Europe, understanding the specific requirements of the life sciences industry and committed to supporting you every step of the way. Whether you are looking for specialists or executives, or need help integrating international talents, we offer a range of solutions tailored to your current requirements and needs.
🛡️voWi Guarantees:
🛡️Guaranteed Hire - No-Time-Limit:
We offer a guaranteed hire, which means that we will continue searching until your vacancy is successfully filled with suitable talent, no matter how long it takes. No monthly retainer fee, no additional costs.
Our rigorous standard, your benefit!
🛡️3- to 6-Months Replacement Guarantee:
If the employment relationship is terminated prematurely after the contract has been signed (regardless of which party initiates it), we guarantee a free replacement for the same position.
voWi at a Glance
25+ years Experience in the life sciences and healthcare sectors across various European labour markets
1.000 + Candidates looking to change jobs or seeking employment in the international voWi database
∞ Job placement guarantee with no time limit – across all 3 service modules
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, Catalan and Portuguese
Audio-Analysis: Recruitment Service voWi Consulting
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Specialist - and Executive Search
Specialist Search
We support you with 3 service modules in finding both scientific/technical and non-technical professionals across the life sciences sector. Whether you need biotechnology laboratory and engineering specialists, pharmaceutical researchers and clinical development professionals, or sales, marketing, etc., we provide tailored recruitment solutions to meet your specific needs.
Executive Search
With our 3 service modules we offer a flexible and targeted approach to identifying and recruiting the right executives for your company. With our experience, discreet search approach and international database, we support life science companies, from start-ups to established medium-sized companies, in overcoming the challenges of international executive recruitment.
Who is our service for?
Our service is for any company needing life sciences recruitment expertise, whether or not they have an in-house HR function.
Full-Service Recruitment Partner
Are you a start-up, an early-stage company or a growing SME that doesn't yet have its own HR function? voWi takes care of the entire recruitment process for you – from creating the job profile and active sourcing to onboarding support.
Specialised Support
Your HR team or specialist department is good at general recruitment, but struggles with active sourcing or interviews due to time or staff limits. voWi can help you overcome these challenges without having to change your existing structures..
Our 3 Service Modules
Select the level of service that meets your requirements.
This is an ideal solution for companies which want to conduct the interview phase, the rest of the recruitment process themselves or simply support with active sourcing.
Process level: up to Shortlist
Costs: one-off service fee, no commission
✔️ Your job offer(s) will be published on our internal job website in English, Spanish and German
✔️ Active sourcing via our international database and through direct search/headhunting
✔️ Candidate matching
✔️ Shortlists
✅ Guaranteed Hire
✅ No time limit
Ideal for companies which prefer a comprehensive service including a full interview process and a free 3-month replacement.
Process level: up to interviews end
Costs: Fixed starter fee + closing fee (commission) if vacancy filled (less starter fee)
✔️ Light-Service +
✔️ Interviews
✔️ Evaluation and Selection
✔️ Monthly report
✔️ Free 3-month replacement guarantee
✔️ Free Role Swap – once after service start
✅ Guaranteed Hire
✅ No time limit
This is perfect for companies that need a full service, including post-hiring support and a free 6-month replacement.
Process level: until finish post-hiring support for your new colleagues.
Costs: Fixed starter fee + closing fee (commission) if vacancy filled (less starter fee))
✔️ Standard +
✔️ Additional language tests
✔️ Free 6-month replacement
✔️ 100-day post hiring support after starting work
✅ Guaranteed Hire
✅ No time limit
Additional Service Options
In addition to the three service modules, which are available as optional extras, there is the option of combining them with any module.
Pre-Recruitment
Strategic job analysis & definition of job requirements: What are the key performance criteria for the various roles? What would be the most optimal requirements? etc.
Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
A well-designed careers page and a strong employer brand are crucial factors in convincing potential candidates right from the start of their online search. We can also advise you on the selection and design of your job advertisements for external job portals..
Onboarding-Integration
We support you with onboarding/integration through our intercultural training and coaching for new colleagues. We also act as a coach, helping you get to know your new colleagues' mindset and habits.
The One Company Recruiting Event
Planning, organising and hosting recruitment events tailored specifically to your company, whether national or international. Potential candidates are given an overview of your company, the working conditions there, the benefits, etc.
voWi Support Service
Supporting new colleagues with visits to government offices, finding accommodation, etc.
Post-Hiring for Light- and Standard-Service
voWi Consulting offers structured post-hiring support for newly recruited colleagues within the first 60 days (Light) or 100 days (Standard) after starting work
Why voWi Consulting?
We are not a traditional recruitment agency but consultants who stand by your side as your expert partner and recruitment specialist – with no monthly retainer fees and no time limit on our "Guaranteed Hire". We continue searching until the position is filled, but we are always focused on achieving the fastest possible result and possess the necessary experience as well as a strong international network for challenging positions.
International Database – 1.000+ Active Candidates
We have an extensive and constantly growing database of skilled specialists and executives in Europe who are searching for jobs or willing to change roles, which helps us identify the right candidate for your company.
Consulting
As your consultant, we are your expert partner, supporting and advising you at every step of the recruitment process, from analysis and active sourcing through to the integration of international specialists and executives. This means we always search for the right candidate for your company on a individual basis, both domestically and across Europe..
Our International Focus
We have over 25 years of professional experience in different European countries and know the respective labour market, the specific requirements and challenges of your industry and the mentality of the respective countries.
Customer-Centred Approach
We offer you individual and personal support that is tailored to your needs and requirements. As a partner, we work closely with you and are always available to provide you with advice and support. Our flexible service allows you to choose exactly the module that suits your needs.
Intercultural
We can help you understand and bridge the cultural differences that may arise when hiring international professionals and executives.
Confidential Search
We guarantee absolute discretion in the confidential search for suitable specialists and executives to help you fill sensitive positions.
Our own Language School
If necessary, candidates have the opportunity to bring their English, Spanish and German language skills up to the required standard through one-to-one lessons at our own language school.
Budget Certainty
We offer you budget certainty through predictable costs: fair prices and no monthly retainer!
Fundamental Market Understanding
Thanks to our many years of international experience and our expertise in business and people development within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, we have a greater understanding of companies’ needs than a standard recruitment consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does 'Guaranteed Hire – No Time Limit' mean?
It means that we will continue searching until the suitable candidate has signed a contract with you, regardless of how long it takes, at no additional cost to you.
We take on the risk of the search, so you can plan with confidence, regardless of which of our three service modules you choose.
However, our goal is always to fill the vacancy as quickly as possible.
There are no hidden clauses, additional charges or disclaimers for 'hard-to-fill positions'.
Which of the three service modules is actually the best fit for us?
It all depends on how much of the work you’d like to leave to us:
Light-Service: This is ideal if you would prefer to conduct the interviews yourself or if you need professional support with time-consuming active sourcing.
Standard-Service: We handle the entire process, right through to the end of the interview stage, and we also offer a three-month replacement guarantee.
Premium-Service: The all-inclusive, worry-free package. We also support your new colleague through the onboarding process (the first 100 days) and provide a six-month replacement guarantee.
What about the costs? We don’t want any nasty surprises.
Neither do we!
With our Standard and Premium services, instead of paying monthly retainer fees even if no candidate is found, you pay a fixed starter fee at the beginning and a closing fee (a percentage of the gross salary) only if the position is successfully filled. Of course, the starter fee already paid is credited against the closing fee.
With the Light service, there is only a one-off service fee, and no commission is payable upon filling the vacancy.
This means your recruitment costs remain precisely calculable.
Does voWi only search nationally, or do you also search across the border?
We search across Europe. Our search strategy is like an accordion – we start regionally and then expand the search nationally and to other European countries if we need to. Our consultants are native speakers of German, English, Spanish and Portuguese, so we really understand the local mindset and can find talents that others don't even know about.
How do you actually find talents? Do you just wait for applications?
That would be great!
But in the medical and life sciences sector, we need to take the initiative. This means we’ll contact potential candidates within our international database or discreetly reach out to other suitable candidates directly. We’ll also post your advert in three languages on our own voWi job portal.
What if my priorities change and I suddenly need to fill a completely different role?
No problem! If, whilst the search is ongoing, it turns out that another vacancy has suddenly become much more urgent, you can swap the role you are looking to fill once, free of charge, after the service has commenced, and we will then flexibly switch to the new profile. For us, this is part of the flexibility we promise as part of our Standard and Premium services.
You call yourselves consultants, not just a recruiter agency. What exactly is the difference for us?
It’s quite simple: we’re not just a ‘CV forwarding service’. We see ourselves as consultants who are equally at home in business development and people development. This means we have a much deeper understanding of your operational needs than a standard recruitment agency. We advise you on everything from market analysis and intercultural challenges to the long-term integration of new colleagues.
Can we also engage other service providers at the same time, or are we bound to work exclusively with voWi?
You remain completely free to choose. We see ourselves as an additional, powerful recruitment option. Even if you are already working with other agencies, our attractive pricing model offers you an additional opportunity to find exactly the specialist or executive staff who may previously have slipped through the net.
What if the new employee turns out not to be a good fit after two months?
Don’t worry – our Standard and Premium serviceses both include a free replacement service.
If the employment contract is terminated within the first 3 months (Standard) or 6 months (Premium) – regardless of which party initiates it – we will start the search for this position from scratch, without you having to pay again.
Can you also help us with the ‘extras’, such as employer branding or dealing with government agencies?
Absolutely. You can book flexible additional service options with us: from designing your job advertisements for employer branding, through pre-recruitment, intercultural coaching for new colleagues, right through to the “voWi Support Service”, which provides assistance with dealing with the authorities or finding accommodation.
How do I actually find out what the current situation is? Will I be kept regularly updated on the search?
Absolutely, transparency is extremely important to us. We won’t leave you in the dark. If you decide on our Standard or Premium service, a monthly report is an integral part of the service. This means we’ll keep you regularly and systematically informed about the progress of the search or the recruitment process. This way, you’ll always have a full overview of which channels we’re currently using and how many potential candidates we have in the pipeline.
But no matter which of our three service modules you choose, we see ourselves as your partner and will therefore always keep you up to date..
What is the first step if we want to work together?
The first step is a free, initial consultation with no obligation – either by phone or video call. Please get in touch with us to arrange a personal appointment. Together, we will analyse your requirements, clarify which service module is best suited to you, and answer any questions you may still have.
Afterwards, if you wish, you will receive a detailed quote very shortly. If you agree to this and sign the contract then sent to you, we can begin providing our services within a few days – which means we can start the active search immediately.
Can I find out more about your service in advance, and above all, quickly?
Yes, if you’d prefer to “listen in” first, we recommend our “VOICE OF voWi Audio Analyses” here on our website. These have been designed by our team and offer you a detailed insight into our services in the life sciences and medical sectors, as well as our philosophy.
You need further information?
If you have any further questions about our service, please feel free to contact us.
We can also arrange a phone or video call.