Bakar Smith

Bakar Smith is a recruitment agency specialising in talent acquisition and outsourced recruitment solutions for the pharma, biotech and medtech sectors. The company combines 15 to 20 years of experience per team member in implementing world-class talent strategies across Australian and regional markets, having supported thousands of hires from directors to leaders and specialists. Bakar Smith offers two distinct service models: Executive and Specialist Search, which partners with leaders across Australia and global headquarters to secure high-impact executives and specialists through deep industry networks, proactive talent mapping, and rigorous assessment; and Extend+ Outsourced Talent Partner, which provides an on-demand recruitment outsourcing model for growing organisations without dedicated local talent acquisition resources.

The recruitment agency specialises exclusively in three core sectors: pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech. Bakar Smith's team draws on experience from leading talent acquisition and development functions at global pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as partnerships with startups and emerging organisations within these industries. The company has developed a leadership capability framework built from insights with senior leaders across Australia's pharma and biotech landscape, which underpins every executive search, succession plan and talent advisory project delivered.

Based in North Sydney, Bakar Smith serves clients across Australia and global headquarters, offering distinct advantages through director-led processes from brief to offer, fixed and predictable pricing for outsourced models, full recruitment infrastructure, and consistent high-quality candidate experiences. The company is led by founders Rob and Sharmia, who provide dedicated senior partnership and personalised service. Clients choose Bakar Smith for their combination of deep industry expertise, professional candidate experience that strengthens employer brand, and proven ability to deliver efficient and effective recruitment outcomes tailored to each organisation's specific talent needs.