Promotion criteria are mapped from trainee to director. You know what success looks like at every stage, what it takes to get there, and how your development is being tracked. No ambiguity, no politics.
In life sciences, progress begins with a question. What if this works? What if we go further? The companies we recruit for ask themselves this every day. At Panda, we apply that same thinking to careers. Not just what you do, but who you become while doing it.
This is not a place for those who want a script to follow. It is a place for those who want to write one. You will be expected to think commercially, act decisively, and build relationships that hold.
The Panda DNA
The Mindset That Drives Us
Panda DNA #1
Ambition That Accelerates.
What it means at Panda:
This is not just raw ambition or big individual egos. It is an ambition with direction and pace. People at Panda want to move forward, learn faster, and take on more responsibility, while actively improving their skills through feedback and practice.
Growth is tangible and visible in both performance and development.
What it means for you:
If you join Panda, you will be surrounded by people who want to grow and who expect progress. Learning is part of performance here.
Ambition is encouraged, recognised, and translated into real skill growth through opportunities.
Panda DNA #2
Energy That Elevates.
What it means at Panda:
Energy is not about being the loudest in the room. It is about presence, intent, and how people show up at work and for each other. The right energy raises standards, strengthens collaboration, and creates a workplace we all want to belong to.
What it means for you:
You will feel the difference quickly.
How people show up matters here. You will work with people who bring focus, optimism, and momentum. Energy is used to build trust, make work fun, more constructive, and easier to move forward together, especially when things get challenging.
Own it.
What it means at Panda:
Ownership is not about control or titles. It is about taking responsibility for outcomes, quality, and decisions every day.
People at Panda are trusted to act, solve problems, and follow through proactively, regardless of their seniority.
What it means for you:
You are the owner of your own success here. There are no limits on impact, growth, or where you can take your career. The more responsibility you take, the more trust and space you earn to shape your own path.
What's in it for you?
The promise to our people.
What does growth here actually look like? Not in a competency framework. In the first six months, the first year, and the years that follow.
Early ownership, not eventually.
From the start of your time here, you will have real responsibility. Not observation, not shadowing, not a slow handover. You will be the person managing client relationships, working live roles, and making decisions that matter. The experience you build in your first year at Panda would take three years elsewhere.
Commercial depth, not just commercial exposure.
This sector rewards people who understand it. Over time, you will learn how biotech companies operate, how pharma builds commercial teams, and what a VP of Sales in medtech actually needs. That knowledge is not a by-product of the job. It is part of what we intentionally develop in people.
Momentum that compounds.
The progress you make here does not reset. Relationships, knowledge, reputation. In a sector this specialised, these accumulate over the years and become increasingly rare and valuable. The recruiters who build careers in life sciences are not interchangeable. They become known, respected, and sought out. That is what Panda is building towards.
A team that expects more of itself, and of you.
The standard here is high. Not because management demands it, but because the people around you hold it. You will be surrounded by individuals who are genuinely competitive, genuinely coachable, and genuinely invested in each other's growth. That is not always comfortable. It is always useful.
What are the perks of working at Panda?
Your commercial performance isn't capped by a salary structure. The commission scheme rewards results directly - the more you build, the more you earn. No ceiling.
Top performers are recognised through monthly Club lunches at high-end restaurants and through incentive trips to destinations such as Dubai and Ibiza. Join the millionaire club, and you'll be treated to high-end jewellery or a watch.
Our newly refurbished Amsterdam headquarters has high-tech equipment, a fully equipped basement gym with changing facilities, and everything designed to make work easier, not harder.
Once a month, the team works out together. Not mandatory, not performative, just a chance to build camaraderie outside the desk and remember that energy matters as much as effort.
Hit your targets consistently, and you can request to enjoy a four-day working week. Depending on the level, you can also spend up to 2 weeks working remotely.
Own a stake in what you're building. Our SARs options at Panda International mean your growth is tied to the firm's growth, and your impact has long-term value.
Healthy lunches are provided every Thursday. It's a small thing that says something bigger. We invest in the environment, the energy, and the people who make this place work.
Get to know the team
Meet the people behind the impact - each one bringing their unique skills and passion to our business to help organisations grow and candidates thrive. Together, we power world-changing work, now and for tomorrow.
