Partner with experts who have navigated the talent complexities in pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech organisations

Bakar Smith is your trusted partner in recruitment and talent solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech industries.

We specialise in connecting high-impact talent with growing and emerging companies in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, delivering tailored hiring solutions that drive success.

A bit about us…

Our story:
Bakar Smith was founded by corporate recruitment and development leaders with a vision to elevate the talent acquisition experience. Over the years, our team has been privileged to build strong relationships within our industries. With decades of experience across all facets of recruitment, we understand what it takes to craft exceptional hiring experiences.

Our mission:
We aim to be more than just a recruitment partner. Our goal is to act as an extension of your team—your partner in achieving outstanding talent and hiring outcomes.

Why choose us:
Our unique blend of corporate experience, industry expertise, personalised approach, and results-driven methodology makes us the preferred partner for businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, looking to grow their workforce strategically.

The team at Bakar Smith have walked in the shoes of our clients, and we can relate to the complexities of different organisations and workforces.

Leveraging our many years of experiences, we can tailor innovative solutions to recruitment or developing your talent acquisition approach, to meet the evolving needs of your organisation.

For many years we have helped shape careers.

Here is just a snapshot of positions we have hired.

Executive and Regional Leadership

  • Business Unit

  • Medical Director

  • Commercial Excellence Director

  • Finance Director

  • Market Access Director

  • Corporate Affairs Director

  • ANZ Managing Director

  • Regional VP

  • HR Director

  • Clinical Research Director

Sales & Marketing

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • Medical Device Sales

  • Territory Sales Manager

  • Product Manager

  • Brand Manager

  • Marketing Manager

  • Clinical Education

  • Key Account Manager

  • Digital Marketing Manager

  • Sales Director

  • Head of Sales

  • Sales Manager

  • Marketing Coordinator

Medical & Regulatory

  • Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

  • Associate Medical Director

  • Medical Advisor

  • Drug Safety

  • Medical Information

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Compliance

Commercial & Corporate

  • Corporate & Government Affairs

  • Business Development Manager

  • Commercial Manager

  • Finance

  • Human Resources

  • Talent Acquisition

  • Legal

  • Project Management

  • Procurement

Research & Development (R&D):

  • Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

  • Clinical Trial Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Clinical Research Associate Director

  • Pharmacologist

  • Biostatistician

  • Formulation Scientist

  • Quality Control Analyst

  • Medicinal Chemist

  • Research Scientist

Regulatory Affairs & Market Access

  • Health Economist

  • Market Access

  • Pricing & Reimbursement

  • Market Research

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Quality Assurance

Analytics & Digital

  • IT Business Manager

  • Insights Analyst

  • Advanced Analytics

  • Data Scientist

  • Digital Marketing

  • Commercial Excellence

Manufacturing, Operations & Engineering:

  • Production Manager

  • Manufacturing Technician

  • Biomedical Engineer

  • Process Engineer

  • Validation Engineer

  • Quality Assurance (QA) Associate

  • Supply Chain Manager

  • Packaging Operator

  • Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator

  • Facilities Manager

  • Production Planner

  • Laboratory Technician

Success starts with the right connections.


Partner with us to build your team or take the next step in your career.