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Meet with us at the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo // 16-17 September

We’re excited to share that members of our Engineering team, Phoebe Walker and Adam Hill, will be attending the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 16-17 September.

Beyond recruitment // Building the teams behind scientific progress

At Talentmark, we’ve spent decades helping organisations build the specialist scientific, clinical, and technical teams needed to deliver complex projects at scale. At the same time, we’ve helped thousands of candidate’s access careers connected to genuinely meaningful work.

5 new therapies to watch in September driving Life Sciences hiring

September 2026 could be an important month for the biopharmaceutical industry, with 5 potentially significant therapies and technologies approaching FDA decisions. These developments highlight where innovation is heading and where demand for specialist life sciences talent could follow.

Talentmark moves to the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst

We're delighted to announce that Talentmark has moved its UK Southern office to the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC).

7 reasons to feel optimistic about UK Pharma & Biotech

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the UK's pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector is delivering encouraging news. From major investment announcements to cutting-edge collaborations and breakthrough therapies, the industry is demonstrating why it remains one of the world's leading life sciences hubs.

The obesity market is set to become one of pharma’s largest sectors // Driving demand for specialist staff

The global obesity treatment market is rapidly evolving from a neglected therapeutic area into one of the most valuable segments in healthcare. Driven by breakthrough weight-loss medicines and a growing patient population, analysts predict it could rival oncology and immunology in market value within the next decade.

Join us at ON Helix 2026 // 09 July

We’re pleased to share that our Client Development Manager –  Georgia Barnes, will be attending ON Helix 2026 – Disrupting Bio Innovation, taking place on 9 July at Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge.

New therapies coming to the UK and NHS in 2026

Innovation across the life sciences sector continues to accelerate, with 2026 bringing new therapies that are transforming cancer care and obesity treatment

Women in engineering – A timeline of innovation

This month, we celebrate both World Engineering Day and Women's History Month. Engineering and scientific discovery have always been connected, from process engineering in pharmaceuticals to sustainable chemical manufacturing. Yet the contributions of women in these fields have often been under-recognised, despite their transformative impact.

Chemical industry market insights // Bimonthly newsletter

Our Chemicals Manager, Emily Mills, has the latest chemical industry insights for you, covering key developments, market trends and expert analysis from across the market. Read below for your fortnightly source of chemical industry updates, designed to keep you informed and ahead of the latest changes within the sector.

Meet with us at the RSC Broadening Horizons in the Chemical Sciences event

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the upcoming Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Broadening Horizons taster event, where our Senior Recruiters will be attending to meet with members of the chemical sciences community.

How upskilling in Biotech and Pharma can accelerate your job hunt

Simply having a degree or traditional laboratory experience is no longer enough to stand out. Employers are increasingly prioritising professionals who pair core science expertise with digital, analytical, and regulatory skills, and this trend is creating exciting opportunities for career development.

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 our recent acquisition by the globally-renowned Talentmark Group.

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