SQRL

SQRL is a recruiting firm focused on the life sciences, with an emphasis on biotechnology and clinical research. It is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and says it recruits nationwide. The company says its experience covers biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical research, home health, environmental services and heavy equipment.

It fills roles from C-suite to entry-level, in areas such as management, medicine, science, sales, administration, finance, marketing, HR and operations. SQRL works on a performance-based model with a stated recruiting fee of 17.99 per cent. It offers full-cycle recruiting, from initial recruiting to final negotiations, with a single account manager for each client.

Its 120-day candidate guarantee gives a full refund if the candidate leaves in the first 60 days and a 50 per cent refund from day 61 to day 120. SQRL reports an average fill time of 18.6 days, an average of 6.2 business days to a first candidate introduction, and an average of 6.6 candidates presented per role.