Raymond Pankhurst

Raymond Pankhurst brings over a decade of dedicated experience in Quality and Regulatory recruitment to his role as Principal Consultant at Discover International. Based in London, he partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, consultancy, CDMO, animal health, and consumer health organizations across the UK, Europe, and Switzerland.

With a career spent exclusively within the Quality and Regulatory discipline, Raymond brings a rare depth of expertise developed across both contract and permanent recruitment. His long-standing focus in this niche has enabled him to build a truly global network and support clients and candidates at every level of their growth journey.

Raymond is known for his relationship-driven and value-focused approach—acting not just as a recruiter, but as a trusted partner and true consultant. He is committed to transparent communication, ensuring the people he supports feel informed, empowered, and confident throughout the entire hiring process. Motivated by the innovative science that transforms lives, he is driven by making a meaningful impact: simplifying hiring for teams, elevating opportunities for candidates, and consistently adding value to the people he works with.

What sets Raymond apart is his combination of specialist depth, global reach, and dual expertise in contract and permanent search—all backed by more than 10 years of unwavering focus in one of the most complex fields in life sciences recruitment.

Guided by the belief that doing the right things consistently leads to exceptional outcomes—and that learning never stops—Raymond brings integrity, commitment, and long-term partnership to every search he delivers.