In 2011, we launched our clinical research business unit, which puts great people with opportunities in CROs and pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices companies in the UK and Europe.

Recruitment is all about what and who you know.

Andy Smith, Linda Eden-Ellis, and Paul Westnedge combine 40 years of experience to lead Star's clinical research business unit. They worked operationally within clinical drug development before specialising in resourcing, and so understand the technical subtleties from both an employer and job seeker's perspective.

Andy Smith worked operationally in the CRO industry for 5 years before moving to recruitment in 2003. Since then he's worked with the best clinical research talent in the UK and across Europe.

Linda Eden-Ellis set-up and coordinated clinical device and drug trials from Phase I to IV while employed in a series of clinical trial coordination roles with a European CRO. From there she moved to study feasibility and clinical team outsourcing, before concentrating on contract resourcing; she worked with major blue chip pharma companies to find staff for core clinical drug development roles.

Together they lead a team of proactive, refreshingly informed consultants who practice high quality and ethical recruitment.

Here's what you can expect.

We'll begin with an informal chat designed to find out a little more about you, and what you're looking for. As per REC's best practice guidelines, we'll also ask you to read, sign and return a candidate declaration, and where necessary, send us documentary evidence.

Our clients don't want to be bombarded with unsuitable people as much as you don't want to hear about unsuitable jobs; you'll only hear from us if we have a role you'll be truly interested in, with a company you'll love, and can excel with. Everyone's a winner.

Please bear in mind that the industry's very competitive, particularly at the moment. If you don't hear from us, we haven't got a role that's right for you. If the right role comes up, we'll be in touch.

Once we've found you a role, expect us to support, and challenge you. We need to know it's the right role for you, and you're the right person for 'it.'

Expect help throughout the interview process and with any supportive materials you have to prepare. We'll advise you and provide support and constructive criticism as necessary.

From you we need commitment and honesty, and we need you to trust us - we know what we're doing.

We'd be really grateful if you could tell us if you find an opportunity elsewhere. It helps us keep our records up to date, plus we won't bother you about opportunities you're not interested in.

But that's enough out of us; scroll up to the top of the page and have a look for your next job.