Principal Consultant

Join BioTalent as a Principal Consultant — Life Sciences Staffing/ San Diego

BioTalent ’s journey started in 2018, and since then we’ve built something special. Fast forward to 2025 — we’re a recognized leader in Life Sciences recruitment, with a global presence and an ambitious plan for continued US growth.

And that’s where you come in.

About Us:

Headquartered in London with six international offices (and more opening across Europe and the USA in 2025/2026), BioTalent specializes in placing exceptional talent into critical roles across Life Sciences. Our expertise covers:

• Research & Development

• Engineering & CQV

• Data Science & AI

• Quality

• Clinical, Regulatory, Medical & Drug Safety

• Commercial

Backed by award-winning L&D programs and an experienced leadership team, we’ve built a culture where top billers thrive — £400k billers become £1m+ legends at The IN Group. And we’ll give you the roadmap to do the same.

The Opportunity: Principal Consultant (San Diego)

We’re expanding our US presence and looking for ambitious Senior / Principal Consultants to be part of our brand-new San Diego office . Based in the city, this is your chance to build and own your market in one of the fastest-growing life sciences hubs in the world.

This is a 360, client-facing role where you’ll develop your own client base, nurture candidate relationships, and drive your market to success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and grow your own specialist Life Sciences market.

• Win new business, manage client partnerships and deliver exceptional recruitment solutions.

• Resourcing, headhunting and market mapping via LinkedIn Recruiter and life sciences-specific platforms.

• Manage the full recruitment process — sourcing to offer negotiation.

• Organize interviews, gather feedback, and offer expert, consultative guidance to both clients and candidates.

• Keep our ATS (Bullhorn) up-to-date and accurate.

• Build long-lasting, impactful relationships across your network.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in 360 recruitment, with a solid track record of strong billings.

• Confident business developer with the ability to win and grow client accounts.

• A passion for the Life Sciences industry - or a real desire to immerse yourself in it.

• Relationship builder, problem solver, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

• Ambitious, optimistic, resilient, and commercially driven.

Why Join BioTalent San Diego?

• World-class training and leadership development tailored to your ambitions.

• Uncapped commission structure — up to 40%, with additional incentives, bonuses and biller competitions.

• Generous annual leave, plus extra days for your birthday, period leave, charity days, and long service.

• Flexible working — enjoy trust, autonomy, and a true work-life balance.

• Regular team socials, incentive lunches, and company-wide trips abroad.

• Healthcare benefits, gym subsidies, and well-being perks.

• A collaborative, inclusive culture where people double their billings and carve out serious careers.

Ready to be part of something big in San Diego?

Apply today or reach out directly to Pippa Hawker-Bond at to learn more.