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About Us

To be purpose-led requires crystal clarity on what value your business brings to the world. At Talentmark we have more than 50 years of purpose-led commitment to helping Life Sciences organisations transform human health. Since 1971, we have filled thousands of critical positions, shaping the Life Sciences industry today. Our vision for the future is to contribute to the on-going innovation and development of important therapies and technologies that will improve quality of life and help people live longer.

Growth mindset

The innovation driver cannot be underestimated in Life Sciences, nor the challenges of fast growth and complexity that are part of the journey. Continuous innovation requires a growth mindset and at Talentmark this is hard-wired into our DNA. This means that we can deliver creative solutions to ensure the recruitment and retention of the very best people at all levels as a business evolves.

Full spectrum of recruitment solutions

Talentmark’s consultative approach enables us to effectively apply our full spectrum of recruitment solutions to all operational areas, job functions and roles. This can range from providing interim managers or executive interims in times of transformation to managed service support during periods of fast growth.

Passionate about Life Sciences

Our purpose-led approach means that we are passionate about helping businesses of all sizes to thrive and grow. For an emerging company developing a new drug or device, putting in place finding the right CEO to help steer the business into its next phase of growth is mission critical. In the same way that precision medicine takes a personalised approach at Talentmark we offer the personal touch you would expect from a small company, with the international reach of a larger one for maximum effectiveness.

Our history

Talentmark Merchandise 2022

Herakles and XDES become Talentmark

The business enters the next phase in its evolution as Herakles Pharma Staffing and XDES re-brand to take on the new forward-facing Talentmark visual identity. Building upon our purpose-led origins, this further re-enforces Talentmark’s commitment to making a positive impact in life sciences.

Madison Parker International 2021

Herakles, XDES, Madison People and CK Group join the Talentmark Group

Herakles Pharma Staffing, XDES, Madison People International and CK Group join the Talentmark group as we expanded the range of services we offer, strengthening our presence in the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland and the USA.

Talentmark Boston Usa 2012

Opening offices in Germany and USA

Further international expansion included the strengthening of our global footprint with new offices in Basel, Frankfurt and Boston as our team grew. We also launched a specialist capability in building teams for life science start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Timeline International Success 2009

International success

The continued expansion of Talentmark enabled us to reach a major milestone in our international expansion, with executive placements delivered on six continents. We also continued to build our Board and C-suite capability.

Timeline Biotech Companies 2007

60% of the top 50 biotech and pharma C-suite roles globally

Illustrating our strengthened market presence, Talentmark had now worked with executive leaders in more than half of the top 200 global medtech, biotech and pharma companies. Our client base covered biotech, pharma, CROs, medical devices and diagnostics. Capitalising on this achievement, a management buy-out took place.

Marketintg 2003

Resourcing Solutions and Interim Solutions

Introduction of Resourcing Solutions and Interim Solutions to provide human capital consultancy for pharma and life sciences businesses, helping them to take a strategic look at the talent required to support their business plans.

Timeline Foundation Talentmark 1971

Foundation of Talentmark

Talentmark was founded by Dr Tony Chandler who was a scientific Writer for the pharmaceutical company Janssen. He identified an opportunity to launch a purpose-led recruitment business to help the sector source the very best leaders. At the time there were no specialist search firms in life sciences and pharma.

Our offices

Talentmark is present at multiple locations in Europe and the US. This allows us to develop valuable local knowledge and to quickly serve the needs of specific markets.

Talentmark Head Quarters

Netherlands // Hoofddorp

Wegalaan 28
2132 JC Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 23 557 85 29

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Plus Ultra Leiden Netherlands

Netherlands // Leiden

Emmy Noetherweg 2
2333 BK Leiden
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 71 569 01 05

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London Uk Office

United Kingdom // London

2-6 Boundary Row
SE1 8HP London
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 345 095 2626

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Talentmark Boston Usa

United States // Boston

10 Post Office Square
MA 02109 Boston
United States
Tel: + 1 617 850 9044

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Germany Office Talentmark

Germany // Frankfurt am Main

Hahnstrasse 70
60528 Frankfuhrt am Main
Germany
Tel: +49 162 3886235

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Basel

Switzerland // Basel

Holbeinstrasse 31
4051 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: + 41 61 271 11 71

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Barceolna Spain

Spain // Alcobendas

Edificio 2 - Planta 2a - Arbea Campus Empresarial
28108 Alcobendas
Spain

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Celebrating and enabling the Life in Science

Time and again, Life Science has demonstrated an astounding capacity to innovate the products and solutions that enable us to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Always and everywhere, the lifeblood of this effort is people of the utmost brilliance and dedication. Our mission is to serve these amazing people. That is our privilege, and we are proud to have helped so many professionals make the most of their life in science.

We pursue this mission via an approach in which meaningful solutions are more important than short term fixes. Thus we solve human capital needs by establishing long-term relationships with all parties. We understand the importance of both competency and cultural fit. Above all, we take the time to align the right talents with the right opportunities.

In this way, Talentmark has introduced its clients to people who have spearheaded some of industry’s most important innovations, bringing new discoveries to market and providing life-saving treatments for patients around the world.

Team Talentmark

Creating Communities

Through this people-centered and holistic approach we help Life Sciences professionals to make the most of their life in science. At the same time, our deep industry knowledge enables Talentmark to help the industry on so many levels.

For instance, we know how to help structure connected communities of individuals, business and research and educational institutions. We have a track record of providing smart HR guidance and support to leaders during times of change. And our tried and trusted Leadership Assessment service works with HR departments to ensure that only the very best leaders reach the interview stage.

In all these ways and more, Talentmark supports Life Science so that it fulfills its potential for growth via breakthrough discoveries and future resilience. And in this spirit we do all we can to inspire and celebrate The Life In Science.

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We take PRIDE in our values

Talentmark and its people succeed by adhering to a set of clear values. Those values are: Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive and Empowerment. Always and everywhere our Values go beyond mere words to provide a coherent and principled framework in which we think and act. They help us to show the world exactly who and what we are. And in doing so they add real value to everything we do. Not just for us, but for our clients and everyone we do business with.

  • Passion
  • Respect
  • Innovation
  • Drive
  • Empowerment
Pride Values

Work at Talentmark

Talentmark is growing and looking for new colleagues!

Do you share our enthusiasm for Life Sciences? Can you apply your knowledge of the industry to match outstanding individuals with exciting opportunities and great companies? Or can you play a valuable supporting role in areas such as Finance, HR and Marketing? If so, check out the vacancies we have available.

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Our employees

Office: Netherlands // Hoofddorp

Head Quarters of Talentmark including commercial team specialised in Laboratory, Engineering and Operations & Maintenance.

Jordi Van Kampen Bewerkt

Jordi van Kampen

Recruiter

Adriaan Bewerkt

Adriaan Pekelharing

Finance Director

Rifky Bewerkt

Rifky Neyndorff

Junior Recruiter

Estrella Bewerkt

Estrella Wielinga

Junior Recruiter

Jasper Bewerkt

Jasper Mourits

Junior Recruiter

Arthur Bewerkt

Arthur Schouten

Financial Accountant

Vincent Bewerkt

Vincent Blomme

Finance Manager

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Galyna Nikolaieva

Systems Analyst

Amayah Bewerkt

Amayah ten Doeschot

Junior Recruiter

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Job Deen

Recruiter

Dionne Bewerkt

Dionne Vreeswijk

Recruiter

Edwin Kamerman

Edwin Kamerman

Business Director

Sen Kösters

Sen Kösters

Operational Manager

Sarissa Ensink

Sarissa Ensink

Recruitment Lead

Mayim Maelissa

Mayim Maelissa

Time Sheet & Payroll Coördinator

Robin Van Woerden

Robin van Woerden

Managing Director Netherlands

Lars Noens

Lars Noens

Consultant to the Board

Neil Lawler Head Of It

Neil Lawler

IT Consultant

Ilse Hoekstra

Ilse Hoekstra

Recruiter

Joost Storms

Joost Storms

MSP Coordinator

Mark Janssen

Marc Janssen

Project Consultant

Stefano Van Zanten

Stefano van Zanten

Recruitment Lead

Jeroen Bewerkt

Jeroen Alders

Recruitment Lead

Miguel Soares Bras

Miguel Soares Bras

Recruitment Lead

Graydon Bewerkt

Graydon de Wit

Junior Team Lead

Baudien Dekker

Baudien Dekker

Contract & Compliance Coördinator

Fleur Van Der Linden

Fleur van der Linden

Office Assistant

Rob Helmich in colbert

Rob Helmich

Business Manager

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Albert Hollemans

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Hans Slobbe with TM pin

Hans Slobbe

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Inge Breukink with necklace

Inge Breukink

Recruiter

Steven Bierman

Steven Bierman

Team Lead Operations Support