Talent Solutions

Gene Therapy Start-Up
Partnered with a London based gene therapy organisation to design and build a global leadership function to support the commercialisation of a new asset. Delivered multiple mandates such as Senior Director of CMC, Associate Procurement Director, Senior Director of Process Development, Senior GMP Manufacturing Director, Interim Quality Director, and CMC Consultant.

Project Hiring
Delivered an outsourced hiring project for a European pharmaceutical company which resulted in filling 32 positions on a permanent basis. The roles were based across the European region and included 15 hires to establish a regional supply chain and manufacturing function.

On-demand RPO
Supported the UK growth of a European pharmaceutical organisation through the acquisition of a commercial phase combination device. The project included recruiting roles in QA, drug safety, regulatory affairs, CMC project management, medical information, and compliance.

Function-based RPO
Delivered 9 senior management hires across a European Regulatory Affairs function for a global pharmaceutical company. The hires included Senior Regulatory Affairs Director, UK Regulatory Director, Associate Regulatory Director, Eastern Europe Cluster, Principal CMC Regulatory Affairs Officer.
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Christopher Sowden
Founding Director | Talent Solutions
Christopher Sowden leads Talent Solutions at Walker Cole International.
He works directly with organisations that need to hire at pace — building critical teams across pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and consumer healthcare. Engagements typically support periods of growth, transformation, or operational change, where speed, structure, and delivery discipline matter.
Walker Cole’s Talent Solutions operate as an extension of the client business. We combine senior oversight, a collaborative delivery model, and deep sector coverage to ensure consistency, quality, and accountability throughout the hiring process — even under pressure.
If your organisation needs a practical, scalable approach to hiring in a regulated environment, start here.
Contact Details
Email: cs@walkercole.com
UK: +44 208 103 4402
US: +1 857 370 5102
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