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Hire Life Sciences Talent Across New Jersey

As one of the best recruitment agencies in New Jersey 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 New Jersey and across the USA. We offer recruitment services in New Jersey with the choice of local specialized candidates or remote candidates who are open to relocation.

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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 New Jersey Workforce

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology giants across New Jersey rely on talent that understands commercialization, drug safety, and global supply chains. We support hiring needs at every stage of the lifecycle, including R&D, pharmacovigilance, quality control, and manufacturing. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA regulations, global GMP standards, or specialists in regulatory affairs and technical sales, we help you build a workforce committed to industry leadership across the state.

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The Talent You Need in Life Sciences in

New Jersey

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 New Jersey

New Jersey maintains its reputation as the "Medicine Chest of the World," hosting numerous global pharmaceutical headquarters that prioritize regulatory strategy and commercialization roles. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:

Regulatory Affairs Professional, R&D Scientist / Engineer, Clinical Specialist, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, Director of Quality / RA, Quality Engineer, Sales & Account Management, Validation Engineer, Clinical Research Coordinator, Quality Control (QC) Professional

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We help industry leaders hire talent at every level, backed by a 70% repeat business rate.

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Top Life Sciences Hiring Locations in New Jersey

Across New Jersey, 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.

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Bridgewater

Bridgewater is located in Somerset County and is home to a growing life sciences sector. The city hosts the headquarters of major pharmaceutical companies like Sanofi and Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals, as well as research organizations and healthcare providers.

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New Brunswick

New Brunswick is known for its healthcare and life sciences industry, anchored by Rutgers University and its Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The city is also home to pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson and Bristol Myers Squibb, contributing to its prominence in the life sciences sector.

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Princeton

Princeton is home to Princeton University, which boasts a strong research presence in the life sciences. The university’s contributions to biotechnology, genomics, and medical research make Princeton a key player in New Jersey’s life sciences ecosystem.

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Camden

Camden is home to Rutgers University Camden and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, both of which contribute to the region’s healthcare and life sciences industry. The city also hosts the headquarters of several pharmaceutical companies, including Campbell Soup Company and Subaru of America.

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Newark

Newark is a major center for healthcare and life sciences in New Jersey, with institutions like Rutgers University Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) driving research and innovation in the field. The city’s proximity to New York City and its robust transportation infrastructure make it an attractive location for life sciences companies.

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South Plainfield

Summit is located in Union County and is home to Celgene Corporation, a biotechnology company focused on oncology and inflammatory diseases. Summit’s life sciences industry also includes research organizations, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies.

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East Hanover

East Hanover is known for its pharmaceutical industry, with companies like Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Mondelez International (formerly part of Kraft Foods) located in the city. These companies contribute to East Hanover’s prominence in the life sciences sector.

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Piscataway

Piscataway is located in Middlesex County and is known for its biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. The city is home to research institutions like Rutgers University and the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, as well as companies like Johnson & Johnson and GenScript USA.

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Summit

Summit is located in Union County and is home to Celgene Corporation, a biotechnology company focused on oncology and inflammatory diseases. Summit’s life sciences industry also includes research organizations, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies.

Why Top Companies Partner with
TQR in

New Jersey

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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He plays a key role in helping us fill a very difficult and critical position."

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The TQR Difference

Our Relationships Make Us Who We Are

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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.

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Other Specialized Recruiting Divisions in New Jersey

Our recruitment and executive search team in New Jersey exclusively services the Life Sciences, Plastics, Packaging, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing 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.

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Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Our CRM has available candidates from Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers, Production Managers, Sales Executives, and Project Engineers.

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Packaging

We have available candidates, such as Directors of Sales, Plant Managers, Quality Managers, Production Managers, and Warehouse Managers.

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Plastics

Our CRM has available candidates from Process Engineers, Mold Technicians, Project Engineers, Plant Managers, and Quality Managers.

Get Candidates Now

As recruiters in New Jersey, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does TQR understand New Jersey’s specific regulatory environment?

Yes. We recruit exclusively for Life Sciences, so our team is fluent in the standards that impact New Jersey facilities, including FDA, ISO 13485, and cGMP. We vet candidates for their ability to operate in regulated environments.

Which Life Sciences sectors do you serve in New Jersey?

We support the entire ecosystem. Our network in New Jersey covers Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Medical Device production, Diagnostics, and Nutraceuticals. We source talent for Operations, Quality, and Validation.

Why choose TQR for your New Jersey hiring needs?

Because we protect your liability. Hiring the wrong person in a regulated industry is a compliance risk. Our 97% success rate proves that we deliver candidates who protect your product integrity.

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