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Hire Life Sciences Talent Across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania and across the USA. We offer recruitment services in Pennsylvania with the choice of local specialized candidates or remote candidates who are open to relocation.

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Build Your Pennsylvania Life Sciences Workforce

The robust pharma and cell/gene therapy sectors in Pennsylvania rely on talent that understands specialized manufacturing and clinical execution. We support hiring needs at every stage of the lifecycle, including R&D, quality control, and sterile processing. Whether you need professionals familiar with FDA cGMP, cell therapy standards, or specialists in regulatory affairs and supply chain, we help you build a workforce committed to patient-centric innovation across the state.

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The Talent You Need in Life Sciences in

Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, specifically the Philadelphia region, has earned the nickname "Cellicon Valley" for its dominance in cell and gene therapy, fueling demand for specialized therapy experts. Here are some of the top jobs in the area:

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

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Top Life Sciences Hiring Locations in Pennsylvania

Across Pennsylvania, 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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Allentown

Allentown, located in the Lehigh Valley region, has a burgeoning life sciences industry, with companies specializing in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The city is home to the Allentown Economic Development Corporation, which supports life sciences startups and businesses.

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King of Prussia

King of Prussia, located in the Philadelphia suburbs, has a growing life sciences presence, particularly in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The area is home to the King of Prussia Mall and numerous life sciences companies, including CSL Behring and Trevena.

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Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has a growing life sciences sector, particularly in areas like biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare technology. The city is home to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), as well as research institutes like the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse.

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West Chester

West Chester, located in the Philadelphia suburbs, has a growing life sciences community, with companies focusing on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare technology. The city is home to West Chester University, which supports research and education in the life sciences field.

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Bethlehem

Bethlehem, located in the Lehigh Valley region, has a growing life sciences presence, particularly in areas like biotechnology and healthcare technology. The city is home to Lehigh University, which supports research and innovation in the life sciences field.

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Lancaster

Lancaster has a burgeoning life sciences sector, with companies specializing in medical devices, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The city is home to Lancaster General Hospital and Lancaster County Bioscience & Technology Center, supporting innovation in the life sciences industry.

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Radnor

Radnor, situated on Philadelphia’s Main Line, has a thriving life sciences industry, with companies specializing in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The area is home to numerous corporate offices and research facilities, contributing to the region’s life sciences ecosystem.

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York

York, PA is part of Pennsylvania's growing life sciences sector, supported by strong universities, a skilled workforce, and state initiatives through organizations like Life Sciences Pennsylvania, focusing on biotech, pharma, and medical devices.

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Hershey

Hershey is known for more than just chocolate; it’s also home to the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine. The medical center is a major research and healthcare institution, contributing to the life sciences ecosystem in the region.

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a major hub for life sciences in Pennsylvania, with numerous research institutions, academic medical centers, and biotech companies. The city is home to the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and companies like Spark Therapeutics and Adaptimmune.

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St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, FL, has growing life sciences activity with players like Johns Hopkins All Children�s Hospital and several medical device and diagnostics firms, supported by the broader Tampa Bay life sciences ecosystem, focusing on medical devices, diagnostics, clinical research, and marine and environmental life sciences.

Why Top Companies Partner with
TQR in

Pennsylvania

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does TQR understand Pennsylvania’s specific regulatory environment?

Yes. We recruit exclusively for Life Sciences, so our team is fluent in the standards that impact Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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

Why choose TQR for your Pennsylvania 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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