Experienced Headhunter/KAM with interest in becoming part of our Life Science segment

THE COMPANY

SAM Headhunting was founded in Denmark in 1993 and has grown to become the largest headhunting company in Scandinavia. SAM is now truly international with a network of over 150 Partners spread across Europe and beyond. We undertake Headhunting, Outplacement and Performance Management Services using a unique analytical research tool that adds an intelligent dimension to the principle of applicant matching in national and international recruitment.

The SAM Group is represented globally in America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle-East and Africa. From the outset, it has been the company’s objective to create a new type of Management Company, characterized by effectiveness and commitment. This has been achieved through a partnership structure and by making maximum use of new technology. Starting from this formula, we have built up an effective organization that avoids clutter whenever it can.

We have undertaken assignments for a wide range of global clients; from small, fledgling companies with a handful of employees to major companies with a workforce of thousands. All clients are serviced by experienced partners and headhunters who posses extensive insight and established networks within their specific area of expertise.

For a detailed description of SAM UK please visit:  www.samheadhunting.co.uk

For a detailed description of SAM internationally please visit: www.samheadhunting.com

THE POSITION

We are searching for a Headhunter/KAM either with seniority from within the Life Science industry or solid experience from recruiting to the Life Science industry, with the necessary drive to play an active role in the development of our Life Science segment locally.

Your primary responsibility will be to:

·         take active part in the overall global development, and implementation of the Life Science segment locally

·         set and fulfil the expectations of relevant clients within the Life Science segment

·         create relations and build bridges between contacts at the client and relevant colleagues

·         take active part in relevant meetings and be a sparring partner in connection to e.g. job profiles, presentations and follow-ups

·         co-ordinate cross border assignments, ensure that quality standards are being met and agreements respected

·         develop and take ownership of action plans and budgets – in collaboration with the Life Science core group

·         responsible for communicating monthly status, deviations from action plans or other relevant information

·         has an ear to the ground and is up-to-date about opportunities to expand relationships, new assignments and changes in the client’s organization

·         manage headhunting assignments from sale to successful completion

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate must have a proven theoretical and professional track record within the Life Science segment; alternatively you have solid experience from Life Science recruitment industry. In this position turnover is directly related to success, therefore it is crucial to have an established network, insight of and access to clients within the Life Science segment.

Furthermore the candidate must:

·         have a BSc./MSc. degree within natural sciences and/or a commercial degree

·         have relevant commercial experience (> 5 years) from one or more of the pharmaceutical industries, biotech, medicotech, veterinary Pharma business, diagnostic industry, or high-end food/enzyme industry – alternatively you have experience with clients within Life Science from a recruitment company

·         A strong understanding of the life science business processes preferably within several disciplines e.g. Development (product or clinical), Discovery, Production, Sales/Marketing

·         possess business development and sales experience; preferably from a previous position as KAM

·         have effective communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate value propositions, results and conclusions

·         be internationally oriented

·         be innovative, structured, goal-oriented and have a knack for delivering quality

·         a strong commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team

The Headhunter/KAM will be part of the 6 strong UK team. Under the Guidance of the UK’s Managing Partner, they will co-ordinate the UK resources to support the Life Sciences initiative and give the project a sense of local purpose and commitment.

They can be based anywhere in the UK

SALARY AND BENEFITS

You will work as self-employed and obtain an attractive fee for completed assignments.

In addition to this you will have the opportunity to be offered partnership within the SAM Group and thereby benefit from growth in share values that is directly linked to your results.

For the right candidate this represents attractive earnings and a unique challenge for professional and personal development in a dynamic, ambitious, and informal international environment. 

CLOSING DATE

SAM Headhunting receives a number of applications. At the same time we work with actual headhunting as well as our own, very extensive, CV database from which we choose candidates with a matching profile for the job. When we have a sufficient number of candidates, the job ad is removed from our webpage. Therefore, if this position should be of interest to you, please send your application as soon as possible.

APPLICATION

You can apply for the position by clicking on the below link “Contact headhunter regarding this job”, which makes it possible for you to send your application or write directly to the headhunter. Alternatively you can use the link ’Apply for this job’ at the top of this page, which enables you to type in your CV and enter it into our international database. If your CV is already in our database, you only need to refer to your journal no. by the “login” function when entering “Apply for this job”.

Martin Ellis, Managing Partner

SAM Headhunting Ltd

Email:   me@samheadhunting.com

Phone:   +44 (0) 1892 662236 

Mobile:   +44 (0) 7823 887982