Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Healthcare Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2006, PPD Search has emerged as a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare industries across Australia and New Zealand. Founded by Elizabeth Pettit, our agency combines deep sector knowledge with innovative recruitment methodologies to deliver tailored talent solutions. Our approach extends beyond assessing technical skills, incorporating scientific and objective evaluations to ensure optimal cultural and professional alignment for both clients and candidates. With over 4,000 successful placements and a 95% candidate satisfaction rate, we leverage five decades of combined industry expertise to support organisations from startups to global enterprises.Our commitment to continuous improvement and client-centric values drives our reputation as a trusted partner in life science recruitment, serving therapeutic areas ranging from cardiology to rare diseases. Through post-placement tools and a focus on employee retention, we help clients maximise productivity and revenue growth while fostering professional development for candidates.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Recruitment
Executive Search
Payroll Services
Contract Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have placed 4,000+ professionals in healthcare roles since 2006
- Our team brings 50+ years combined experience in life science recruitment
- We guarantee 95% candidate satisfaction through rigorous assessment processes
- Our post-placement tools help maximise employee productivity and retention
- We serve all therapeutic areas from cardiology to rare diseases
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA)
- Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)
What people say
95% satisfaction
4,000+ placements
Deep industry knowledge
Cultural alignment
Post-placement support
Services
Permanent Recruitment
PPD Search specialises in permanent recruitment for pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare organisations. Our process combines scientific assessment methodologies with cultural fit evaluations to ensure long-term success for both clients and candidates. We serve all therapeutic areas and company sizes across Australia and New Zealand.
Temporary Recruitment
PPD People provides temporary and contract recruitment solutions for organisations requiring flexible workforce solutions. Our services cover short-term projects, maternity leave cover, and peak demand periods while maintaining quality standards across the healthcare sector.
Executive Search
PPD Executive specialises in C-suite and senior leadership appointments within the life sciences industry. Our consultants leverage extensive networks to identify and attract top-tier executives for strategic roles across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services support organisations managing temporary and contract staff requirements. We provide comprehensive solutions for headcount flexibility challenges while maintaining compliance and administrative efficiency for healthcare sector clients.
Post-Placement Support
PPD Search offers post-placement tools to help organisations maximise employee productivity and satisfaction. Our support programs focus on retention strategies and professional development to enhance workforce stability and business performance.
People
Elizabeth Pettit
Founder
With 14 years in recruitment and 5 in pharmaceuticals, Elizabeth founded PPD Search in 2006 to address gaps in healthcare sector recruitment. She leads a team with 50+ years combined industry experience, specialising in life science talent solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
Questions
What industries does PPD Search specialise in?
We specialise in pharmaceutical, medical device, med tech, digital health, and general healthcare recruitment across Australia and New Zealand.
What types of roles do you fill?
We handle permanent, contract, and executive-level positions across all functions including R&D, clinical research, sales, and leadership roles.
How does your recruitment process work?
Our process combines scientific assessment methodologies with cultural fit evaluations to ensure optimal matches for both clients and candidates.
What therapeutic areas do you cover?
We work across all therapeutic areas including cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, rare diseases, and digital health among others.
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Reviews (2)
Ashleen Singh
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Elizabeth and the team at PPD search have been amazing, the professionalism, knowledge and genuine care for their clients is exceptional. They understand the healthcare market well and know how to connect companies and people together effectively. I highly recommend reaching out to PPD Search for their services.
Elizabeth and the team at PPD search have been amazing, the professionalism, knowledge and genuine care for their clients is exceptional. They understand the healthcare market well and know how to connect companies and people together effectively. I highly recommend reaching out to PPD Search for their services.
Carole Menere
Jan 30, 2015
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In today's market it is so hard to find professional, reliable agencies who treat you as their most favoured client bit that was my experience with Pettit Pharma. It was a team collaboration but I must say Elizabeth( The Principal) was exceptional, particularly her knowledge of Pharma. Definitely reccomend.
