Client Services

Precision Talent. Accelerated Results.

At Hughes and Associates, we connect pharma and biotech companies with specialized talent to build high-performing teams. Whether you’re scaling quickly or hiring for a critical leadership role, our process delivers speed, precision, and staying power.

With over 20 years in life sciences recruiting, we understand both technical depth and cultural fit.

Our Client Services

The Process​

At Hughes and Associates, we stay ahead of industry trends to streamline your hiring process—quickly and without the hassle. While you focus on growing your business, we handle the search with speed and precision.

Our team thoroughly pre-screens candidates and provides only the most relevant insights. After all, the talent we place today could become your company’s leadership tomorrow.

Retained Search

Best for: Urgent, senior-level, or confidential hires

We partner exclusively with you to fill high-impact roles under a defined timeline. You’ll receive:

  • Priority access to top talent
  • A guaranteed number of in-person or virtual interviews
  • Extended placement guarantee

Engaged Search

Best for: High-priority or specialized positions

This hybrid model ensures commitment from both parties and balances speed with thoroughness.

  • A one-time engagement fee to initiate the search
  • Final payment due upon candidate start date
  • Extended guarantee and interview delivery commitment

Contingency Search

Best for: Ongoing or multi-role needs

Ideal for recurring hiring needs where flexibility is key. You only pay when a candidate is hired.

  • No upfront cost
  • Fast candidate presentation
  • Best suited for volume or mid-level roles

RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)

Best for: Scaling teams or high-volume hiring

Outsource your full recruitment lifecycle or supplement your internal TA team. We embed within your organization to deliver:

  • End-to-end recruitment management
  • Pipeline building for hard-to-fill roles
  • Employer brand representation and candidate experience ownership

Contract & Interim Staffing

Best for: Short-term projects, peak workloads, or specialized interim roles

When flexibility matters, we provide vetted life sciences professionals for temporary or project-based work.

  • Access to qualified contractors and consultants
  • Fast deployment for urgent projects
  • Ideal for clinical trials, regulatory filings, or seasonal demand

Executive Search Fees

All executive search fees are based on the level of service needed to fit your needs. Our fees are highly competitive and set on an individual basis.

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