Sourcing the best talent for life sciences, diagnostics and biomedical sciences since 1996

For 30 years, Penny Warren Recruitment has been a trusted specialist in life sciences and medical diagnostics recruitment across the UK, Europe, and the US.We support organisations of all sizes in securing exceptional talent in:- Oncology Diagnostics
(liquid biopsies, tumour markers)
- Laboratory Diagnostics
(histology, cytology, NGS, molecular assays, PCR)
- Point-of-Care and Medical Devices
(CGM, HbA1c, insulin pumps)
- Life Sciences
(biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology)
- Laboratory Equipment
(clean air equipment, biomedical equipment)
- Secondary Care Diagnostics
(advanced blood testing, genomic sequencing)As a strategic partner, we provide seamless end-to-end talent acquisition services with offerings and added value that help our clients make informed, confident hiring decisions. Our approach is grounded in our core value of honesty ensuring we always give advice you can trust. This is how we’ve cultivated decades-long relationships that continue to make a lasting difference for both careers and companies.

Offerings & Added Value for Clients

Talent & Market Insights

We help clients shape the right role, title, scope and positioning before going to market. We provide real-time intelligence on talent availability, salary benchmarking and market trends. Whether you're expanding into new territories or planning your next hire, we equip you with the data and perspective to make informed decisions before we begin the recruitment process.

EVP Audit

As part of our added-value services, we offer EVP (Employee Value Proposition) audits to help you understand how your company is perceived by potential candidates. We review your website, careers pages, LinkedIn presence and digital footprint to assess whether your messaging is clear, consistent and competitive, especially in the eyes of the talent you’re trying to attract

On-Boarding Support

From offer acceptance and beyond, we stay closely involved to help manage expectations, communication and integration. Ths includes pre-start check-ins and post-start feedback from both parties to ensure alignment and assist with early-stage troubleshooting, if needed. This helps reduce early attrition and sets the foundation for long-term success.

Interview Consulting

As part of our ongoing partnership with clients, we help refine interview processes to reduce friction, strengthen candidate experience and maintain a rigorous, effective assessment for the company. We advise on structure, sequencing and communication touchpoints to ensure interviews are efficient, engaging and aligned with both the role and the market.

Current Roles

Below is a list of our current exciting vacancies. Click 'Apply' beneath the role to be taken to the offcial job post on LinkedIn. Alternatively, click on the 'Company LinkedIn' button below to see all our vacancies and browse our company page.Should you wish to discuss any of the vacancies with the Penny Warren team, please call 01825 723008.To email your CV or to request the full job spec before applying, please quote the vacancy number listed below and email using the 'Contact by Email' button below:

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Diabetes Sales Specialist

NOW CLOSED
Vacancy #111Exciting Job Opportunity for Diabetes Analyser Specialist. Nationally launch an innovative new point-of-care diabetes monitoring product. Experienced National Sales Specialist needed to become the primary product expert and launch strategy planner.This career defining role involves planning and execution of the national sales strategies for the product's launch and continued development; address all technical enquiries as product expert; maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and existing/potential customers and more

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Tendering Specialist

NOW CLOSED
Vacancy #109- Do you have a background in the tendering process within the laboratory medical diagnostics industry?
- Ready for an exciting new role with exposure to all aspects of the tender process?
- Seeking a role with a clear path for growth and genuine focus on personal development?Our Client, a global healthcare organisation, is seeking a full time and on-site Tenders and Third Party Contract Specialist to join its diagnostic division in South, UK. The Company is known for excellent benefits packages and focus on career development for its employees.

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Laboratory Supervisor - Florida, US

NOW CLOSED
Vacancy #112Our client is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to oversee its modern and friendly Marion County based full-service laboratory. Boasting state-of-the-art instrumentation integrated with its Laboratory Information System this is an exciting opportunity to uphold the laboratory’s stellar reputation.An excellent salary and benefits package offered to reflect the experience and quality of the successful candidate. Full time contract working only dayshifts Mon-Fri (no evenings or weekends). Opportunities for promotion and building the team.

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Senior Commercial Manager

NOW CLOSED
Vacancy #110Our Client is a global provider of innovative medical diagnostics with a focus on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostic tests, reagents and systems.You will create regional marketing and logistics plans, and execute across all appropriate channels including: Point per Click (PPC)/Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, digital ads etc. You will create and execute campaigns and nurture programs with a balanced tactical mix to achieve demand generation targets that align with business goals and analyse and report campaign performance with a focus on continuous improvement.

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Meet the Team

PENNY WARREN
Partner and Founder

Penny’s journey began as a medical sales representative where she quickly discovered the power of building genuine connections. She learned more than about the products. She understood people - their challenges and what they needed to succeed. That became the foundation of the business. Over the years, Penny has built trusted relationships across the medical and life sciences sector and has nurtured relationships that have lasted decades. Her reputation for honesty to both parties, genuine care and delivering real results has become the hallmark of the business.

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LUCY WADDINGTON
Partner and Senior Recruitment Consultant

Lucy is a former medical law solicitor who brings precision, analytical thinking and commercial insight to the world of MedTech and diagnostic recruitment. Over the past two years at Penny Warren Recruitment, through hard work and determination she has progressed to Senior Recruiter and has invested as Business Partner. Her sharp, detail-driven approach perfectly complements the business’ long-standing reputation for expertise and her integrity further drives our branding as a company you can trust to always be honest.

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HANK AND BRUCE
Joint Department Head of Security and Snack Surveillance

Insights and Articles

Stay up to date with our latest thoughts on industry insights and recruitment trends in the diagnostic and life sciences space by following our company business page on LinkedIn (link below). Here is a curated list of a few of our LinkedIn articles and blog posts.

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Testimonials

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Penny has always had personal relationships with the who's who of the industry. She always seems to be one step ahead of the curve. It isn't just the names she knows; it is the insider knowledge that made the difference. She doesn't just match resumes with job ads she matches personalities with company cultures. She placed me at multiple companies, and the people I hired through her? Haven’t regretted a single one. When Penny sends someone my way for an interview, I know they are the real deal. No surprises. She understands skills are important but so is understanding the cultural fit.

CANDIDATE TESTIMONIAL

It's coming up to 9 years from where Penny had pushed a young me to go for a role which was completely different to what I thought I would be doing. That "first job" in the industry as a Trainee Technical Sale Rep and I am still here! It has been a truly successful journey for me so far and with hard work and determination becoming a Divisional Manager. With your support and guidance from day one where you told me that you had faith that I would do well has come true. For you to tell me at the IBMS that you are proud of me meant a lot. With the strong relationship we have had over the years, we recently placed a fantastic new rep to join our team through you as well! Thank you Penny for having that faith in me and the support for all these years!

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