The RFT Group specialises exclusively in the recruitment of scientists, engineers and senior executives for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors.

We recruit across all levels from new graduate to CEO, and across all functions from Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, to Human Resources, and Business Development.

Our clients include blue chip multinationals such as Amgen, Abbott Vascular, Pfizer, Wyeth Biopharma, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyeth Medica, Abbott Diagnostics, Shire, Glaxo SmithKline, Boston Scientific, Medtronic AVE, Merck as well as indigenous manufacturers such as Elan, Trinity Biotech, Merrion Biopharma, Thrombogenics and Glanbia Nutritionals.

Ireland is a key location for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry in Europe. Nine of the top ten companies in the world have operations in Ireland. Over 120 overseas companies employ 20,000 people and export approx € 40 billion annually. This represents over 29% of total exports and makes Ireland one of the largest exporters of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals in the world.

The RFT Group has seen a major increase in demand from employers nationwide throughout 2006. Current vacancies in the pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic sectors would include Quality/Compliance Specialists, Validation Engineers, QC Analysts and Process Development Specialists. Recent years has seen a definite trend towards fixed term contracts particularly in areas such as Quality and Compliance.