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ABOUT US

No two clients are the same, so no two engagements are the same. 

Walker Cole International builds a bespoke recruitment approach for every client to ensure excellence from start to finish. 

Every relationship starts with listening. We truly understand each client’s requirements in detail and add our expertise, to provide effective and impactful appointments. 

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Our practice leaders are experts at building high performing teams in more than 20 countries. We help clients to hire with the poise and trust of rigorous, tailored solutions.

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Our Expertise

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Research & Development

  • Discovery
  • Translational Research
  • Pre-Clinical

Manufacturing & Technical Operations

  • Site Leadership
  • CMC
  • Technology Transfer (MSAT)
  • Clinical Supplies

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Qualified Person (QP)
  • Quality Leadership
  • Inspection Readiness / Remediation

Regulatory Affairs

  • Global, Regional and Local Regulatory leaders
  • Regulatory Submissions, Publishing and Operations 
  • Regulatory CMC 
  • Regulatory Labelling

Clinical Research

  • Clinical Operations Leadership
  • Clinical Trial Design and Management 
  • Programme and Portfolio Management 
  • Clinical Development

Supply Chain and Procurement

  • S&OP
  • Cold Chain Logistics
  • Indirect and Direct

Commercial Leadership

  • Marketing Leaders
  • Regional and Business Unit Executives
  • Market Access

Project Management

  • Scientific Project Management
  • PMO / Process Development
  • Interim Contractors

Business Development & Licensing

  • Merger & Acquistions
  • Alliance Management
  • Pharmaceutical Contract Services

CFO / Executive Finance

  • Board Appointments
  • Interim Contractor
  • Financial Controller

Current Client Mandates

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Posted: 07/05/2026

Interim Senior Quality Engineer

105721
  • 80.00
  • South West
  • Contract

Walker Cole International is supporting a pharmaceutical organisation in the South West in the search fo...

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Posted: 07/05/2026

Automation Engineer - Delta V

105655
  • 60.00
  • UK
  • Contract

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the appointment of an A...

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Posted: 07/05/2026

Validation Coordinator

105940
  • 65.00
  • London
  • Contract

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the appointment of a Va...

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Posted: 04/05/2026

Marketing Manager - Consumer Healthcare

105589
  • 60,000.00
  • UK
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is partnering with a leading European Consumer Healthcare organisation to ap...

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Posted: 01/05/2026

Marketing Director - OTC

105418
  • 0.00
  • UK
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is partnering with a leading Consumer Healthcare organisation to appoint a Mar...

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Posted: 01/05/2026

Business Unit Lead - Consumer Goods

105420
  • 0.00
  • UK
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is partnering with a leading CPG manufacturer to appoint a Business Unit Lead....

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Posted: 30/04/2026

Capex Manager FTC

100464
  • 73,000.00
  • Surrey
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the appointment of a Ca...

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Posted: 30/04/2026

Compliance Officer

103678
  • 0.00
  • Berkshire
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is searching for a Compliance Officer to join a well-established pharmaceutica...

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Posted: 30/04/2026

Associate Director of Compliance

103679
  • 0.00
  • Berkshire
  • Permanent

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading global healthcare organisation in the appointment of a...

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Posted: 29/04/2026

Quality Consultant

104633
  • 50.00
  • South West
  • Contract

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based life sciences organisation in the appointment of a Qu...

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04/08/2025 12:01:00

Contractors vs Permanent Staff: What’s the Right Resourcing Model for Biotech CMC and Manufacturing Teams?

Contractors vs Permanent Staff: What’s the Right Resourcing Model for Biotech CMC and Manufacturing Teams?By George S...
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18/10/2023 10:49:00

Global Pharmaceutical & Biotech Talent – Where is the best value for money talent in Europe?

Walker Cole International is an executive search and interim solutions partner to the global pharmaceutical and biote...
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22/09/2023 11:51:00

Good Distribution Practice

Introduction There have been considerable changes to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements over the last...
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