Zest Scientific Recruitment

Zest Scientific is a specialist recruitment agency delivering tailored talent management solutions across the pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research and healthtech sectors. Since opening its doors in 2006, the company has built its reputation on a straightforward philosophy: all consultants demonstrate outstanding sector-specific knowledge, operate with integrity, provide transparency throughout the recruitment process and apply creative thinking to every search. Zest Scientific partners with a diverse client base to identify and place exceptional candidates across multiple disciplines and seniority levels.

The agency specialises in pharmaceutical recruitment, biotech talent acquisition, clinical research staffing and the emerging healthtech space, including related technology sectors such as climatech and foodtech. Zest Scientific places candidates across occupations including research scientists, clinical operations professionals, regulatory affairs specialists, data management experts, quality assurance managers, software engineers, business development professionals and medical directors. The company also operates an executive search division and manages both exclusive projects and contingency assignments, supported by dedicated scientific sales and research and development recruitment teams.

Based in Sheffield, Zest Scientific serves clients and candidates across the United Kingdom, with particular strength in London, the South East, North West, Yorkshire, East Anglia, the Midlands and Scotland. The agency's longevity in the sector, combined with its commitment to sector expertise and transparent processes, has established it as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to build high-performing scientific and clinical teams.