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The people behind the placements

Meet the team.

A dedicated group of life sciences recruitment specialists - each with deep sector knowledge and a genuine commitment to finding the right fit for every organisation and individual we work with.

Harry Watts
Co-Founder & Managing Recruitment Consultant
Harry Watts
Commercial · Operations · Manufacturing · Engineering · Medical Device
6
Years in Life Sciences
EU & UK
Market coverage

Harry brings 6 years of specialist Life Sciences recruitment experience, placing top-tier talent across commercial, operations, manufacturing, engineering, and Medical Device functions. Known for his sector depth and genuine approach, he builds lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, and operates with discretion and care at every stage of the process.

"The collaboration has been consistently professional, efficient, and transparent. Proactive communication and tailored support throughout critical phases of recruitment, a partnership built on trust and results."
HR Manager, Medical Device Manufacturer, Germany
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Charlie Johnson
Co-Founder & Managing Recruitment Consultant
Charlie Johnson
Regulatory · Quality · Clinical · Biotech
7
Years in Life Sciences
US & Canada
Market coverage

Charlie brings 7 years of Life Sciences recruitment experience, specialising in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical, and Biotech across North American and global markets. Trusted by clients for his deep understanding of both technical requirements and company culture, and by candidates for his commitment to finding not just a job, but the right next step.

"Charlie and the team understand our business and present us with appropriate candidates in quick order. He understood our company culture as well as our technical requirements, fast-paced, real-time project delivery can be assured."
CEO, US Biotech
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Interested in working with Mercury?

We're always interested in speaking with experienced life sciences recruiters who share our values. If you're looking for a consultative, quality-focused environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Who we are

Mercury Life Sciences is a small, focused team based in Colchester, Essex. We place talent across the US, UK, and Europe, and we take pride in the depth of relationships we build with both clients and candidates.

What we offer

A genuinely consultative environment, competitive commission structure, and the support of a team that values quality over volume, at every level, on every search.

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