For years, our clients and candidates have relied on us to deliver great recruitment solutions!

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.

Who are Bakar Smith

At Bakar Smith, we understand the complexities of corporate recruitment. It's not just about filling jobs—it's about building a sustainable business and diverse teams that help your organisation thrive into the future.

Our team brings together years of experience, from agency roots to leading regional recruitment teams for global pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health, and logistics organisations. Delivering strategic and high-profile talent solutions is in our DNA.

We have extensive experience in everything from executive search, specialist and niche hiring, high-volume recruitment (e.g. a fast turnaround of 100+ hires in a manufacturing site or 70+ in commercial pharma). Our expertise also spans leader succession planning, diversity hiring programs, employer brand development, leadership development and much more.

With a proven track record, we consistently deliver tailored strategies that align with your goals. We don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them. By focusing on strong client relationships and innovative recruitment, we build lasting partnerships that drive success and growth for all.

Scalable Solutions

As your needs grow, so to do we! We partner with an exceptional pool of highly experienced recruiters, all available to step in to project or ongoing activity.

Success starts with the right connections.


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