Hire Life Sciences Talent Across California
California is a hub for life sciences with numerous cities hosting renowned institutions, research centers, and biotech companies. Our dedicated recruitment agency finds the best candidates in California and across the USA. We offer recruitment services in california with the choice of local specialized candidates or remote candidates who are open to relocation.
3,000+
TEAMS BUILT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
1,000,000+
CANDIDATES READY FOR WORK AND OPEN TO RELOCATION
50+
YEARS OF RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
Build Your California Life Sciences Workforce
The global hub of biotech and medical device innovation in California relies on talent that understands the importance of speed-to-market and rigorous compliance. We support hiring needs at every stage of the lifecycle, including R&D, clinical trials, quality engineering, and manufacturing. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, or specialists in regulatory affairs, venture-backed scale-up, and technical sales, we help you build a workforce committed to transforming healthcare across the state.
The Talent You Need in Life Sciences in
California
Our recruitment and executive search team exclusively services the Life Sciences Industries. This helps us build a network of qualified candidates before you begin working with our team. We know what it takes to find the perfect fit for your recruitment needs.
Top Life Sciences Jobs Across California
California is the most diverse life sciences market in the world, with massive hubs in the Bay Area and San Diego that create constant demand for versatile research associates. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:
Biotech Research Associate, R&D Scientist / Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Professional, Clinical Specialist, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Director of Quality / RA, Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer, Sales & Account Management, Quality Control (QC) Professional
Top Life Sciences Hiring Locations in California
Across California, these cities represent key life sciences hubs. Our recruiting team supports hiring needs in each location, connecting you with local talent for R&D, quality, regulatory, clinical, engineering, manufacturing, and sales.
San Diego
Recruitment in San Diego’s biotech industry is thriving, with a focus on biopharmaceuticals, genomics, and medical devices. The city is home to major research institutes like the Salk Institute and the Scripps Research Institute, as well as companies like Illumina and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Emeryville
Emeryville, located near Oakland and Berkeley, has emerged as a prominent biotech hub in the Bay Area. It hosts a cluster of biotech companies, including Bayer, Novartis, and Amyris, as well as research institutes like the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI).
Los Angeles
Executive recruiters in Southern California know that Los Angeles has a growing biotech ecosystem. Particularly in areas like biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health. UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) contribute significantly to the city’s life sciences landscape.
San Francisco
Executive recruiters in the bay area know that San Francisco, particularly the Mission Bay area, is a hotspot for recruiting biotech startups, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. It’s home to the renowned UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) and numerous biotech firms like Genentech, Amgen, and Gilead Sciences.
Palo Alto
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is a key player in the life sciences recruitment industry, with a focus on biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare technology. Stanford University and its affiliated hospitals are major contributors to the region’s life sciences research and innovation.
Why Top Companies Partner with
TQR in
California
Speed to Hire - Access pre-screened packaging candidates quickly.
Specialized Knowledge - Recruiters who understand pharma and device manufacturing, compliance requirements and industry standards
Custom Fit - We align with your hiring process and culture.
Retention-Driven - Our placements are made for long-term success.
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The TQR Difference
Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are
We connect you with top candidates you won’t find on job boards.
Active and Passive talent, happy where they are, but ready to take our call about your opportunity.
With deep industry expertise and relationships built over years, we know how to sell your role and deliver talent others can’t reach.
Get Candidates Now
As recruiters in California, we understand your hiring needs. Have a quick 15-minute call to learn how TQR works and assess how we can best help you, and start receiving candidates within 48-72 hours.
Top Recruiters in the
West
We provide nationwide recruitment services with a strong candidate network in the following locations:
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of Life Sciences roles does TQR fill across California?
TQR supports hiring for every stage of the product lifecycle in California. We place talent in R&D, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial leadership.
How does TQR ensure candidates fit our company culture?
We look for retention. Our 70% repeat business rate comes from digging deep into your story. We articulate your culture to candidates, ensuring the people we place in your California facility are motivated to stay.
What makes TQR different from other California recruiters?
Industry depth. We understand the pressure of "speed to market." We handle the entire process—from refining job descriptions to offer negotiations—so your California hiring team can focus on science and production.