Your Outsourced Talent Partner in Pharma, Biotech & Medtech
About us
Bakar Smith is a specialist talent partner for Pharma, Biotech and MedTech companies navigating scientific, digital, and commercial growth.
Backed by 15–20 years each of in-house leadership and talent experience across Executive, Medical, Commercial, Regulatory and Digital functions, we understand what it takes to build high-performing teams in complex environments.
We partner with organisations to diagnose talent gaps and secure the leaders and specialists who bring clarity, adaptability, and cross-functional impact. From executive search and specialist recruitment to embedded talent solutions, succession planning and talent related projects.
We’re also as committed to great candidate experiences as we are to great hiring outcomes.
About us
Bakar Smith is a specialist talent partner for Pharma, Biotech and MedTech companies.
With 15–20 years’ in‑house leadership and talent experience across these industries, we know what it takes to build high‑performing teams in complex, fast‑moving markets.
We partner with leaders to close talent gaps. Whether you’re hiring a hiring a CEO, Director, functional head or specialist.
For organisations needing flexible recruiting capacity without extra headcount, we design embedded talent solutions, short‑term on‑demand support, and bespoke talent advisory projects that draw on our deep industry expertise.
Tailored hiring solutions.
Designed for impact.
Executive & Specialist Search
We secure high-impact leaders and specialists for Pharma, Biotech and MedTech organisations.
Whether you need your next CEO, Executive, Functional Head or specialist, we combine deep industry networks with strong assessment skills to connect you with the top candidates in Pharma, Biotech or Medtech industries.
Tailored Talent Solutions
We design flexible, scalable recruitment support for your business.
From outsourced partnerships and retained projects to on‑demand hiring and talent advisory, we deliver senior talent capability — without the cost or complexity of building an internal function.
Hiring & Growing for the Future.
Six leadership capabilities that will shape success in Pharma, Biotech & MedTech in 2026 and beyond.
Whether you’re hiring the next generation of leaders or developing your existing talent, our leadership capability framework helps organisations assess, build, and strengthen the exact skills that drive real impact.
Built from insights with senior leaders across Australia’s pharma and biotech landscape, this framework underpins every executive search, succession plan, and talent advisory project we deliver.
