As a global life sciences recruiting specialist, Panda International is uniquely positioned to serve the dynamic Zürich life science ecosystem. Whether you’re a Zurich-based biotech start-up, an established pharmaceutical firm, or a medical device innovator, Panda connects you with the high-impact talent you need to thrive.
Zürich is among Europe’s most advanced hubs for life sciences, combining world-class research institutions, global pharma presence, and an entrepreneurial life science cluster. To compete in this market, you need recruitment partners who:
Understand the local market, language and regulatory environment
Have networks that span Switzerland, the EU, and global research centres
Can source candidates who can operate across disciplines (R&D, regulatory, quality, clinical, digital life sciences)
Offer both permanent and contract recruitment solutions to scale flexibly
Panda brings all that. We are active across Europe in life sciences recruitment, with deep experience placing talent in biotech, pharmaceutical, medtech, diagnostics and adjacent domains. (Core disciplines: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices & Health Tech, Life Science Intelligence)
At Panda, we specialise in life science sectors that drive innovation in Zürich and Switzerland:
Zurich’s biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sector is one of Europe’s most advanced, with innovation spanning early-stage discovery through to process development and commercial manufacturing. At Panda International, we support companies at every stage of the product lifecycle — from R&D scientists and bioengineers driving discovery biology, to process development experts optimising scalability and efficiency. Our network includes professionals skilled in molecular biology, upstream and downstream processing, and GMP manufacturing, helping you accelerate breakthroughs from the lab to market.
Switzerland’s pharmaceutical industry is globally recognised for its quality, compliance, and innovation. Panda International connects Zurich-based pharmaceutical firms with specialists in regulatory affairs, clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, and quality assurance. We understand the rigorous standards required to navigate Swissmedic, EMA, and FDA regulations, and we identify candidates who combine scientific excellence with the precision and accountability the pharmaceutical sector demands. Whether you’re expanding your clinical pipeline or strengthening your QA systems, we help you find the right expertise to meet regulatory and commercial goals.
Zurich is fast becoming a hub for MedTech and digital health innovation, where engineering excellence meets clinical impact. Panda International recruits across product development, regulatory compliance, and software/hardware integration for medical devices and health technology companies. From embedded systems engineers and quality specialists to regulatory affairs consultants, we source professionals who understand both the technical and healthcare dimensions of the industry. Our expertise helps you stay ahead of evolving MDR regulations while building safe, effective, and compliant medical technologies.
The future of life sciences is data-driven — and Zurich is leading the way. Panda International partners with organisations harnessing digital tools, AI, and machine learning to transform biological, clinical, and diagnostic research. We recruit for roles in bioinformatics, data science, and AI-driven drug discovery, helping companies turn complex datasets into actionable insights. Our candidates bridge the gap between scientific understanding and computational innovation, enabling faster, smarter decision-making across the life science value chain.
Having partnered with some of Europe’s leading life science organisations for over a decade, we understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to hiring.
Our goal is to act as a seamless extension of your talent team, providing expert guidance at every stage of the recruitment process.
100% commitment from a recruitment consultant specialised in your niche
Access to a Life Science community of 90,000+ professionals
Payroll Partner: We can fast-track sponsorship in NL & payroll candidates across the EU
Set deadlines on shortlists, Interview slots, offer dates and placements
A 98% success rate after operating as a leading Life Science partner for over a decade
An average time to fill of 3 weeks on perm and 5 days on contracts.
