Business Details
21 Years
experience
Global Recruitment Services for Life Sciences & STEM Industries
Skills Alliance is a global workforce solutions provider dedicated to connecting innovative healthcare companies with exceptional talent in the life sciences and STEM industries. Since 2005, we have partnered with over 500 organisations worldwide, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that address unique business challenges. Our expertise spans executive search, staffing services, and enterprise workforce strategies, underpinned by a commitment to agility, continuous improvement, and proactive client support.With offices in London, Zurich, New York, and beyond, we combine local market insights with global reach to ensure rapid, cost-effective hiring. Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, supported by a robust ESG framework that prioritises sustainability and ethical practices. Client testimonials highlight our ability to meet tight deadlines, deliver high-calibre candidates, and maintain long-term partnerships built on trust and transparency.
Services
Executive Search
Staffing Services
Enterprise Solutions
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Managed Service Provider
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialised expertise in life sciences recruitment.
- Our global network ensures local market knowledge and rapid response times.
- We implement customised workforce solutions tailored to your unique needs.
- Our ESG programme demonstrates a commitment to sustainable practices.
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional service and successful placements.
What people say
Quality of service
Flexible support
Outstanding delivery
Rapid response times
Exceptional talent
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies and attracts high-calibre leaders for senior roles in life sciences and animal health sectors. We utilise a retained search model to ensure transparency and precision in sourcing candidates with the expertise required for critical business objectives. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and ability to meet demanding deadlines.
Staffing Services
We provide permanent, interim, and contract hiring solutions tailored to the life sciences and STEM industries. Our staffing services focus on quality and speed, delivering skilled professionals across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Our global team ensures access to niche talent pools and flexible resourcing options.
Enterprise Solutions
Our enterprise solutions offer tailored workforce management strategies, including RPO and MSP models, to optimise talent acquisition processes. These solutions empower organisations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align recruitment practices with long-term business goals through scalable, technology-driven approaches.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services streamline talent acquisition by integrating our experts into your team to manage end-to-end hiring. This model ensures consistent quality, compliance with industry standards, and cost-effective resourcing tailored to your organisation's specific needs and growth objectives.
Managed Service Provider
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we centralise and optimise contingent workforce management, ensuring compliance, cost control, and access to vetted talent. Our MSP solutions reduce administrative burdens while maintaining flexibility and scalability for dynamic hiring environments.
People
Carl Marotta
Chief Executive Officer
Carl has 20 years of experience in life sciences recruitment, leading Skills Alliance's global expansion and embedding a sustainability-focused ESG programme. He drives strategic growth and innovation in workforce solutions.
Claire Bligh
Director Global Marketing
Claire leads global marketing strategy with over 20 years in talent acquisition, creating integrated campaigns and thought leadership to enhance Skills Alliance's industry presence and client engagement.
Christopher Cook
Managing Director Global Operations
Christopher oversees global operations and European contract divisions, leveraging 12 years of life sciences experience to ensure service excellence and support ambitious growth plans across key markets.
Tanesha Brown
Director Global Compliance & HR
Tanesha leads global compliance and HR functions, ensuring adherence to legal standards and managing pre-employment screening processes with over seven years of recruitment industry expertise.
Bec Barnes
Director Global Talent Acquisition
Bec manages internal talent acquisition across the UK, Europe, and USA, utilising nine years of recruitment experience in specialist markets to align talent strategies with organisational goals.
Questions
What industries does Skills Alliance specialise in?
We focus exclusively on life sciences, STEM, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and animal health sectors.
How does Skills Alliance ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous vetting processes, industry expertise, and partnerships ensure candidates meet stringent technical and cultural requirements.
Do you offer global recruitment solutions?
Yes, with offices in London, Zurich, New York, and beyond, we provide both global reach and local market insights.
What workforce solutions are available?
We offer executive search, staffing services, RPO, MSP, and tailored enterprise solutions to meet diverse hiring needs.
How do you handle compliance and legal requirements?
Our dedicated compliance team ensures all legal and contractual obligations are met, including pre-employment screening.
Can Skills Alliance support urgent hiring needs?
Yes, our agile approach enables rapid response to urgent recruitment challenges while maintaining candidate quality.
Reviews (1)
Anthony Rosner
Jun 18, 2019
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I cannot say enough about the guidance, interest, and support that I have received in my job search from Skills Alliance. Unlike so many recruiting agencies, Skills Alliance does not seem to leave its clients in the dark while candidacies hang in limbo with employers for indefinite periods. Especially noteworthy were the indications of an employer's areas of interest likely to come up during the interview process, of invaluable help during my actual interviews.
One has the feeling that Skills Alliance takes an active and reassuring interest in a candidate that they believe is a match for a particular position. I can only offer my strongest recommendation for this outgoing and conscientious firm.
One has the feeling that Skills Alliance takes an active and reassuring interest in a candidate that they believe is a match for a particular position. I can only offer my strongest recommendation for this outgoing and conscientious firm.
