UK life science recruitment consultancy Talentmark has signed a collaborative agreement with Basel-based HR consulting company Individual & Organisational Excellence GmbH, with a view to working more extensively in Switzerland and neighbouring countries across the life science markets.

Cornelia Rasokat, founder of I & O Excellence, said: "It's a pleasure to co-operate with Talentmark, as my own roots of HR management are in the life sciences sector. Together we combine profound professional experience in life sciences with HR competence.

"Individual & Organisational Excellence stands for integrated processes, from business strategy to HR strategy and operation, always matching these elements to high-level performance. Recruitment is one of the very first steps of the employee life cycle and at the same time the organic renewal of an organisation."

"I'm very excited about this strategic joint venture," said David Nolan, CEO of Talentmark. "I & O Excellence is already very well recognised in the HR consulting marketplace for delivering exceptional value to its clients. Switzerland represents a strategically significant part of Talentmark's business that is growing year on year. The complement of I & O's expertise led by Cornelia Rasokat in the Swiss market and Talentmark's extensive network allows us to enhance the whole experience we deliver to clients and candidates."

This agreement is one of a series of joint ventures and strategic acquisitions that Talentmark has been evaluating over the past 12 months. Further announcements are likely this year. Talentmark continues to expand its TalentBank database service, and to develop its international fixed-term contract and interim management activities.

Based in London, Talentmark is a healthcare and life science recruitment company for commercial, scientific and technical executive roles, in the UK and internationally.

 
David Nolan