We let our numbers do the talking
Our focus on delivering results has made us one of the leading recruitment organisations in the pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare industries.
95%
Candidate satisfaction
4,000+
Placements
Over 50
Years of combined recruitment experience
Clients we have worked with
We have 3 brands to service all levels of needs across ANZ, for all job functions, in the pharmaceutical, medical device, med tech, digital health and healthcare markets
PPD Search connects high-calibre talent with Australia’s leading life sciences and healthcare companies, quickly, discreetly, and with rigour. Whether you’re hiring for growth or planning your next career step, we bring deep market knowledge across pharma, medtech, and digital health.
As your recruitment partner, we move quickly without sacrificing the quality of the process.
If you’re looking for Australia’s best healthcare recruitment agency, you need a team of specialists who combine deep industry knowledge with a national network. We connect candidates with the right opportunities, support clients in finding top talent, and provide insights into the healthcare recruitment landscape.
Here’s what that means in practice:
- 97% candidate satisfaction
- 95% client satisfaction
- 5000+ placements
- 65+ years combined recruitment experience
- 90,000+ industry professionals in our candidate database
We recruit across emerging and established specialisms, for pharma jobs, medtech jobs, digital health jobs and health tech jobs including for commercial and technical mandates, backed by research-led sourcing and a curated network built over years in the sector. For nationwide remit roles and targeted metro searches alike, we provide clarity on the talent landscape.
Connecting teams across medical devices and diagnostics with talent in commercial, clinical, RA/QA, operations, and leadership, we cover
- Medical device jobs in Sydney
- Medical device jobs in Melbourne
- Medical device jobs in Brisbane
- Medical device jobs across Australia
Pharmaceutical Recruitment
We place people who move the needle: accelerate trials, secure approvals, and grow brands. Medical, regulatory, QA/PV, market access, and commercial leadership across originators, generics, OTC, and scale-ups. We run national searches for jobs at pharmaceutical companies in Australia, from medical and regulatory to sales, marketing, and commercial leadership.
Healthcare Recruitment
Building clinical, operational, and commercial teams for not-for-profit healthcare organisations, hospitals, private practices, clinics, and services, focused on speed to shortlist and long-term retention across ANZ.
Digital Health Technology Recruitment
Hiring for product, engineering, data, clinical informatics, implementation, customer success, and go-to-market leadership across health IT, wearables, telehealth, and AI, driving demand for health tech jobs.
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Knowledge Bank
View our knowledge bank for insights into recruitment in the healthcare industry and to hear from senior leaders on what they are doing in their organisations, along with tips on exploring career opportunities.
Who We Are
For 20 years, PPD Search has specialised in life sciences recruitment across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, and digital health. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with disciplined search to deliver fast shortlists and hires that stay.
With proven tenure in the sector, we’ve spent decades inside healthcare, so we understand its regulations, shifting trends, and the nuances of every role.
That depth is matched by our network: 90,000+ life sciences candidates and strong relationships across ANZ, from emerging specialists to the C-suite. We bring practical market insight on EVP, culture, and leadership, shaping searches that stick.
Why us?
Our approach is evidence-based. We use best-practice methods for selection and retention, measure what matters, and optimise for outcomes. Fit is non-negotiable: we match capability and culture, aligning hires to your goals and values – rather than just ticking off qualifications on a CV.
Compliance is built in. Medtech, healthcare, and pharma standards are embedded throughout every search. We also remove the admin burden by handling ads, screening, behavioural and values-based interviews, and candidate care.
The result? Cost-effective hiring: faster cycles, better fit, and lower turnover. Above all, we act as committed partners: responsive, transparent, and genuinely passionate about this industry.
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Awards & Accreditations
We’re proud to be recognised for ethics, service consistency, and sector expertise. These standards are reflected in how we manage sensitive mandates and volume projects, including national programs spanning medical device and pharma jobs in Australia.
Meet Our Team
PPD Search consultants come from top-tier recruitment backgrounds. You’ll partner with specialists who know the difference between commercial and clinical pathways, understand device classification and regulatory nuance, and can translate your needs into a results-driven search plan.
From first brief to on-boarding, your consultant remains hands-on, particularly valuable in competitive categories, such as pharma and medical device jobs in Australia and leadership mandates within digital health ecosystems.
Events/Webinars
We host practical sessions on market trends, hiring in regulated environments, interview frameworks, and salary positioning. Expect concise takeaways and candid Q&A with senior leaders.
Resources/Blogs
Our insights span career moves, hiring playbooks, and market shifts, from compensation trends in digital health jobs and medical device jobs to practical roadmaps for scaling post-approval teams. We also unpack changes shaping jobs at pharmaceutical companies in Australia, highlighting the skills in demand and how to position your team (or yourself) for what’s next.
Where We Hire
We operate nationally, with strong metro pipelines. For multi-site or national mandates, we align hiring sprints to product, regulatory, and commercial milestones, supported by market mapping and coordinated outreach across regions.
Choose your state:
NSW
Specialist pipelines for pharmaceutical jobs in Sydney and targeted search across medical device jobs in Sydney.
VIC
Growth demand, including pharmaceutical jobs in Melbourne and leadership roles in medical device jobs in Melbourne.
QLD
Scale-up and established teams hiring for pharmaceutical jobs in Brisbane alongside commercial and technical medical device jobs in Brisbane.
ACT / TAS / SA / WA
We also support recruitment across these regions, focusing on pharmaceutical and medical device roles tailored to local opportunities.
NZ
Our team connects candidates with opportunities in pharmaceutical and medical device roles across New Zealand, leveraging local insights to identify the right fit.
Partner With Us Today
Hiring for growth, transformation, or backfill? From pharma jobs in Australia to health tech jobs, brief us today and get a clear plan of action.