Partner with experts who understand talent across life-sciences and aged care.

At Bakar Smith, we’ve led internal recruitment teams in pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and healthcare organisations — and now partner with businesses across Australia and New Zealand to deliver high-impact, people-first hiring solutions.

While our roots are in life sciences, we’re increasingly working with aged and residential care providers to support leadership hiring, workforce development, and clinical recruitment. We bring the same insight-driven, strategic approach — adapted to the unique challenges of this sector.

Who we are

Bakar Smith was founded by experienced corporate recruitment and development leaders with a shared vision: to elevate the hiring experience across life sciences, aged care and healthcare.

With decades of experience leading recruitment across APAC and ANZ, we understand the unique challenges of building teams in highly regulated, innovation-driven industries.

We don’t just support hiring — we act as a trusted partner, shaping tailored solutions that align with your strategy, workforce needs, and long-term goals.

Why Choose Us

Real-World Experience: We've walked in your shoes — leading recruitment functions for global pharmaceutical and medtech companies.

  1. Custom Solutions: Whether you need one key hire or a new hiring model, we tailor our approach to your business.

  2. Deep Industry Knowledge: We understand regulatory, clinical, commercial, and operational roles — and how they connect.

  3. Candidate-Centric: We’re people-first. Great recruitment depends on experience, empathy, and follow-through.

We’ve shaped hiring strategies, built teams from the ground up, and supported thousands of career moves — across life sciences, medtech, and aged care.

From boardroom roles to frontline leadership, here’s a snapshot of the areas we focus on.

Executive & Leadership

  • ANZ Managing Director

  • Regional VP / General Manager

  • Medical Director

  • Director of Clinical Governance (Aged Care)

  • Director of Residential Services

  • Director of Operations (Aged Care)

  • Facility Manager / Residential Manager

  • Multi-Site Operations Manager

  • Head of Quality & Risk

  • Head of Allied Health

Market Access & HEOR

  • Health Economist

  • Market Access Manager

  • Pricing & Reimbursement

  • Policy & Government Affairs

  • Real-World Evidence

Sales, Marketing & Commercial

  • Sales Director / Head of Sales

  • Territory Sales Manager

  • Key Account Manager

  • Product / Brand Manager

  • Marketing Manager / Coordinator

  • Business Development Manager

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

Medical, Scientific & Regulatory

  • Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

  • Medical Advisor

  • Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance

  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

  • Quality Assurance / Quality Manager

  • Compliance & Risk

  • Clinical Governance (Aged Care)

Clinical & Care Services (Aged Care-Focused)

  • Director of Nursing

  • Clinical Care Manager

  • Residential Services Manager

  • Quality & Compliance Lead

  • Care Manager

  • Enrolled Nurse / Registered Nurse Leads

  • Allied Health Services Manager

Select Corporate Functions

  • Legal & Compliance

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Talent Acquisition / HR Business Partner

  • Project Management

  • Commercial / Medical Operations

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