Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a global leader in life sciences recruitment and staffing, specializing in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and contract research organizations (CROs). They help accelerate drug development, scale biotech teams, and bring medical innovations to market by connecting companies with top talent. They offer tailored staffing solutions, including contract, direct hire, and executive search, with a focus on speed, industry expertise, cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and innovative workforce strategies. Their global reach spans over 55 countries, serving more than 500 active clients and successfully placing over 15,000 professionals.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Products
Contract
Specialized CRO recruitment ensuring companies have the right clinical research associates, data managers, and biostatisticians.
Contract Staffing
Flexible, project-based contract staffing solutions that connect life sciences companies with highly skilled professionals.
CMO & CDMO Recruiters & Staffing Agency
Flexible staffing solutions for CMOs and CDMOs to scale operations from development through manufacturing.
Clinical Research Staffing
Talent solutions connecting life sciences companies with top-tier clinical talent for studies, trials, and regulatory milestones.
Clinical Research Organization Recruiting
Partnership with CROs to deliver flexible, high-quality talent supporting successful clinical trial execution globally.
Consulting and Service Company Recruiting
Supply of agile, qualified talent to help consulting and service companies meet client demands and grow their business.
Contract
Specialized CRO recruitment ensuring companies have the right clinical research associates, data managers, and biostatisticians.
Contract Staffing
Flexible, project-based contract staffing solutions that connect life sciences companies with highly skilled professionals.
CMO & CDMO Recruiters & Staffing Agency
Flexible staffing solutions for CMOs and CDMOs to scale operations from development through manufacturing.
Clinical Research Staffing
Talent solutions connecting life sciences companies with top-tier clinical talent for studies, trials, and regulatory milestones.
Clinical Research Organization Recruiting
Partnership with CROs to deliver flexible, high-quality talent supporting successful clinical trial execution globally.
Consulting and Service Company Recruiting
Supply of agile, qualified talent to help consulting and service companies meet client demands and grow their business.
Services
Provision of contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements across scientific, clinical, technical and commercial functions.
Design and deployment of embedded functional teams and long-term resourcing programs to scale capabilities within client functions.
Retained executive search and advisory services for senior leadership hires including C-level and VP roles with negotiation support.
Program-level workforce management including vendor management, compliance oversight, timesheet and invoicing support and programme governance.
PMO design, project management resourcing and implementation of program governance, portfolio controls and standardized project processes.
Support for regulatory remediation programs including EU MDR delivery, QMS and PMS updates, clinical documentation updates, labeling/IFU remediation and PRRC role implementation.
Provision of contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements across scientific, clinical, technical and commercial functions.
Design and deployment of embedded functional teams and long-term resourcing programs to scale capabilities within client functions.
Retained executive search and advisory services for senior leadership hires including C-level and VP roles with negotiation support.
Program-level workforce management including vendor management, compliance oversight, timesheet and invoicing support and programme governance.
PMO design, project management resourcing and implementation of program governance, portfolio controls and standardized project processes.
Support for regulatory remediation programs including EU MDR delivery, QMS and PMS updates, clinical documentation updates, labeling/IFU remediation and PRRC role implementation.
Expertise Areas
- Life sciences staffing and talent acquisition
- Executive search and leadership hiring
- Clinical trial operations and monitoring
- Pharmacovigilance and drug safety
Key Technologies
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)
- Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)
- Laboratory automation and robotics
News & Updates
A case study about supporting a client expanding European operations with local talent in life sciences and IT.
A case study on implementing EU Medical Device Regulation compliance through project management and governance.
A case study on managing a large enterprise technology project in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supporting a client in preparing and submitting a New Drug Application with medical writing and statistical analysis.
Supporting a biotech company in transitioning from Phase II to Phase III with critical talent placements.
Supporting a medical device manufacturer in addressing deficiencies and improving quality systems.
A case study about supporting a client expanding European operations with local talent in life sciences and IT.
A case study on implementing EU Medical Device Regulation compliance through project management and governance.
A case study on managing a large enterprise technology project in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supporting a client in preparing and submitting a New Drug Application with medical writing and statistical analysis.
Supporting a biotech company in transitioning from Phase II to Phase III with critical talent placements.
Supporting a medical device manufacturer in addressing deficiencies and improving quality systems.