Kevin is a Life Sciences professional with a combined nine years of experience as a registered pharmacist and recruiter. Uniquely positioned in blending clinical, pharmaceutical, and commercial recruitment expertise, Kevin has a passion for forging meaningful connections, building productive partnerships, and facilitating positive change. Kevin sets a high standard for customer service that delivers outcomes for client, company and talent needs.
Kevin has recently relocated from Australia where he developed a highly regarded reputation in the ANZ and APAC Life Sciences recruitment markets over a 6-year period. Partnering exclusively with global, regional, and local clients in meeting unmet talent needs within pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotech, medical device organisations, NFPs, academic institutes, and collaborative research groups. Kevin also led a team of specialist recruitment consultants servicing the Life Sciences sector from concept to commercialization; clinical research & development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, and commercial sales & marketing.
With an inherent growth mindset, Kevin is inspired to exceed expectations, develop new skills and competencies, drive positive culture, and bring others on the journey. With the ENFJ personality profile, Kevin is energized by the people-people interactions that underpin the art of recruitment and is motivated by the bigger picture. He is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Outside of work, Kevin thoroughly enjoys travel, maintaining his health and fitness, acting, comedy, podcasts, and good coffee.
As Recruitment Manager at Force Recruitment, Kevin joins an exceptional team at an exciting stage in their growth story.
Please get in touch, I look forward to working with you!
Partnering with Force Executive was a strategic decision that completely transformed our search for a Marketing Director in our company. Their unwavering commitment to understanding our unique needs and the intricacies of the pharmaceutical industry ensured that they delivered exceptional candidates who not only possessed the requisite skills but also demonstrated a solid understanding of our global vision and market dynamics.
Marketing Director Global Pharmaceutical Company
I've have had the pleasure of working with the Force Executive Search team on several occasions, and I can say with confidence that they are the best in the business. As a hiring manager, I often struggle to find top-tier candidates who have the necessary skills, experience, and cultural fit for our organization. However, the Force team took the time to truly understand our company's needs and goals and provided us with a pool of highly qualified candidates. Thanks to their expertise and guidance, we were able to fill multiple executive-level positions with exceptional candidates who have made a significant impact on our organization.
Hiring Manager
I strongly recommend Kanishka as an exceptional Recruitment Consultant who has consistently provided amazing support throughout the entire process. Her dedication and admirable work ethic are truly impressive.Working with Kanishka has been a delightful experience, and her warm and compassionate personal approach made a significant impact on securing my job position. I cannot express my gratitude enough to Kanishka for her invaluable help and support
Personal approach made a significant impact on securing my job position Process Owner
Amazing experience with Mairead Duignan from Force Recruitment 😃From the very beginning she helped me with the interviews I had and supported me with my questions and doubts.I am from Spain and I was afraid about my English language but she cheered me up and I did a perfect interview.Mairead is amazing and just I can say thanks for everything you are a star ❤️
Supported me with my questions and doubts Territory Manager
Force Recruitment is a tremendous place to work with. The way Kanishka professionally make the recruitment process easy, quick, & really efficient, it’s appreciated. Any candidate who is looking for change in pharmaceutical industry, reach out to Kanishka, and she will help you find a suitable role.
Force is a tremendous place to work with CSV Engineer
I would like to thank you personally and Force Recruitment for assisting in driving our commercial terms with pharmacies. We found you & the Sales team to be very open, flexible and professional in delivering and meeting our requirements.
Very open, flexible and professional Commercial Manager
My career change began at Force Recruitment, a super professional work agency. Thanks to their support and guidance, after just 11 months, I became a direct employee of one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies based in Dublin. Their dedication and expertise made all the difference in my job search and career development. Thank you.
How Force Recruitment Transformed My Career in Less Than a Year Bioprocess Associate
"I was contacted by Matt Hartwell regarding a position at Medscience for the role of Service Controller. I was kept updated and informed regularly during the process when applying for the role. I found Matt very helpful, polite and professional at all times."
Professional and Supportive: Matt Hartwell’s Guidance in My Medscience Application Service Controller
Force considered all aspects of my experience, skills and style to match me with an exciting career option – supportive throughout and followed up after I was settled adding a very personal touch to a great service. Thank you !
Considered all aspects of my experience, skills and style Pharmacy Key Accounts Manager
Force Recruitment were very proactive in helping and advocating for me breaking into my new role. They communicated well and guided me during the interview process, giving me all the support I needed. The team at Force Recruitment have been nothing but friendly, professional during this very exciting time for me.
Nothing but friendly and professional Medical Advisor
Marketing Director Global Pharmaceutical Company
Hiring Manager
Personal approach made a significant impact on securing my job position Process Owner
Supported me with my questions and doubts Territory Manager
Force is a tremendous place to work with CSV Engineer
Very open, flexible and professional Commercial Manager
How Force Recruitment Transformed My Career in Less Than a Year Bioprocess Associate
Professional and Supportive: Matt Hartwell’s Guidance in My Medscience Application Service Controller
Considered all aspects of my experience, skills and style Pharmacy Key Accounts Manager
Nothing but friendly and professional Medical Advisor
