🚨 Just briefed on an exceptional opportunity BUT it's not for everyone. This role is for a top-performing sales professional who has spent years building their reputation, their network, and their results but feels like their current position isn't keeping pace. 💥You know who you are 💥 Have the contacts 💥 Credibility 💥The drive What you want is the platform to match Here's what's on offer: ✅ Executive-level base salary ✅ Uncapped commission structure ✅ Fast-track route to promotion If you're open to a confidential conversation, reach out directly. No commitment, no pressure just a chat. 📩 DM us or drop your details below. 🤝
Oxygen 8 Recruitment
Staffing and Recruiting
London, United Kingdom 107 followers
Boutique Recruitment Agency focussed on supporting the Healthcare Media, Publishing & Advertising Industry
About us
Oxygen 8 Recruitment is a specialist recruitment and executive search consultancy dedicated to the Healthcare Media, Medical Publishing, and Pharma Advertising sectors. We believe that great communicators are the "oxygen" of the industry the essential force that transforms complex science into compelling narratives, drives brand engagement, and ultimately shapes the future of healthcare. Founded by a Orrey Pike, with over 15 years of experience, Oxygen 8 bridges the gap between traditional staffing and high-level creative strategy. We provide the expertise and deep-sector knowledge required to navigate the high-stakes hiring landscape of 2026.
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www.oxygen8recruitment.com
External link for Oxygen 8 Recruitment
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2026
- Specialties
- Healthcare Media & Digital Health, Life Sciences Executive Search, Medical Education (CME), Pharmaceutical Talent Solutions, Biotechnology Recruitment, MedTech & Medical Devices, Clinical Research & Operations, Medical & Scientific Editorial, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance, Commercial & Marketing Leadership, Health Informatics & Data Science, Global Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy & Market Access, Global Talent Acquisition Strategy, Executive Leadership Hiring, DEI-Informed Recruitment, Employer Branding & EVP, Talent Pipeline Development, Candidate Experience Optimization, and Recruitment Process Improvement
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71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London, United Kingdom WC2H 9JQ, GB
Employees at Oxygen 8 Recruitment
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It's Friday! Somewhere out there, someone is in their final interview right now. They've ironed the shirt. Rehearsed the "what's your biggest weakness" answer at least six times. Googled the CEO. Stalked the company Glassdoor reviews. Maybe had one too many coffees. And now they're sitting across from a panel trying to look calm while absolutely not feeling calm. 😅 Final interviews are a weird thing when you think about it. You've already proved you can do the job. You've jumped through the hoops, impressed the right people, and somehow made it to the last round. But now it's less about your CV and more about that unspoken question everyone's really asking: "Are you someone we actually want to work with?" No pressure. At Oxygen 8 we've seen it all the candidate who nailed every interview then googled the wrong company for the final round (it happens), the one who nearly turned down the role because the nerves got too loud, and the ones who walked out knowing they'd just changed the trajectory of their career. Final interviews are nervewracking. But they're also kind of brilliant because they mean someone already believes in you enough to bring you back. So if you or someone you know is sweating through a final round today good luck. Back yourself. You got this. 💪 And if the answer is "not this time" we're here for that conversation too. The right role is out there, and we'll help you find it. Drop a 🤞 in the comments if you've got a final interview today. We're rooting for you. #Hiring #JobSearch #FinalInterview #Oxygen8Recruitment #NewJob #CareerMove #FridayFeeling
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To all our new followers and connections, it’s been a busy few weeks and genuinely great to meet so many of you. 🤝 Since we’ve had quite a few people asking what makes the Oxygen 8 approach different, we thought we’d share the honest version. We aren't a "send 10 CVs and hope one sticks" kind of agency. We operate through a Recruitment Ecosystem. It sounds high-level, but in practice, it just means we treat hiring as a strategic, ongoing process rather than a one-time transaction. What that looks like for our partners: Intelligence First: We pair Executive Search with live Market Intelligence. Before a role even goes live, we already know where the talent is moving and exactly how the current salary landscape looks. 📊 Tech-Enabled, Human-Led: We lean into AI and video tools to keep things moving fast, but every final call is driven by experts who actually understand your culture. 👾 Scalable Solutions: We cover the full picture—whether that’s a critical permanent hire, a flexible contract team, or a full RPO/MSP setup. We've built our infrastructure to grow with you. 🤝 The Feedback Loop: We don't vanish the moment a placement is made. We track performance and market shifts to ensure your next hire is even more successful than the last. ⭐️ The name Oxygen 8 isn't accidental. Our goal is to be the partner that helps you hire without the usual hiring chaos. If you’re building a team this year or are just curious about the current state of the market, our inbox is always open. Really glad to have you in our circle. 🤝 #Oxygen8Recruitment #TalentEcosystem #HiringStrategy #MarketIntelligence #GrowthMindset #RecruitmentRedefined
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Calling all Scientific Services Directors! 🔊
I'm super excited to be working with a new client on this fantastic role in a mid sized agency in London If you're looking for a bit more "front end" engagement with the founding directors and want to manage a team of high performing writers and understand how to work with Client services to deliver exceptional outcomes - I'd love to hear from you!
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Looking to add to your sales team? Get in touch!
🚀 CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT: Sales Leader (Player/Coach) (Healthcare Media) ⭐️ Oxygen 8 Recruitment is proud to represent an elite commercial leader with a proven track record of driving multi-million-pound growth across global healthcare portfolios. ⭐️ A bit about our candidate ℹ️ 🚨A strategic and high-energy sales candidate with extensive experience in the Medical Education and Healthcare publishing sectors. This candidate specialises in identifying new revenue streams, launching international events and leading high-performing sales teams Key Achievements ✅ 💰Revenue Powerhouse: Personally delivered £1.5M+ against a £2M+ portfolio target for 2025/26, achieving a 10% YoY increase. 📊 Market Expansion: Successfully launched inaugural US-based healthcare events (Miami 2024 & 2025), establishing UK brands as thought leaders in the North American market. ✅Consistent Excellence: Exceeded sales targets for 5 consecutive years and was runner-up for "Employee of the Year 2025" at a major media group. 👌Digital Transformation: Expert at transitioning traditional print-heavy brands into lucrative digital, webinar, and multi-platform solution providers. What they excel in 👌 👍🏻Commercial Partnerships: Proven ability to build relationships with global agencies and clients directly. 👩💼 Business Development: Skilled in "new-to-market" initiatives, including webinar platforms and consensus medical research projects. 🌍 Communication: High-level presenter, capable of engaging audiences of global industry leaders. The Details Location: London (Open to travel) Experience: 10+ years in Healthcare Media Sales Are you looking for a commercial leader who knows what good looks like and can hit the ground running? 📩 DM us today or email me at orrey@oxygen8recruitment.com to discuss
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Huge Congrats to the team!
Today marks the start of something genuinely new. Two legendary agencies, McCann Health London and FCB Health London, are coming together to form OLIXIR. Built on decades of expertise, creativity, and impact in healthcare communications, OLIXIR is a step forward: combining deep scientific rigor with bold, award-winning human-centric creativity to unlock new possibilities for a more connected and personalised future of healthcare. Together, we are: One. Legacy. Invincibly. Xceptionally. Infinitely. Reborn. We can’t wait for you to see what’s ahead: meetolixir.com #OLIXIR #HealthcareCommunications #NewBeginnings #AgencyLife
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The Congress "Survival Guide" (Recruiter Edition) 🧬☕️ Congress season is officially here. The flights are booked, the booths are being built and the "emergency" caffeine supplies are being stocked. As a recruiter who spends time talking to the people who make these events happen, I see a different side of the "Congress Blur." While the world sees the science, I see the sheer grit it takes to deliver it. If you’re heading out to ASCO / ISMPP / MAPS this season, here are my top 5 "real world" Dos and Don’ts to keep your career (and your sanity) on track: ✅ DO follow the "Poster Trail." Some of the best scientific minds in the industry aren't on the main stage—they are standing next to their posters. Go talk to them. The best connections happen in the aisles . ✅ DO lean into the "Human" side of AI. Everyone is talking about tech in 2026, but clients are hiring for empathy. Can you translate that AI-generated data into a story that a patient actually understands? That’s your superpower. ❌ DON’T be the "Urinal Pitcher." (Yes, it happens). Respect the boundaries. The best BD happens over a scheduled coffee or a shared "wow" moment after a keynote, not while someone is trying to grab a 30-second lunch. ❌ DON’T ignore the "Congress Hangover." To the Agency Leads: Check in on your team the week after they get back. That’s when the burnout hits and my phone starts ringing. A little recognition goes a long way. ✅ DO keep it real. Med Comms is a small world. You aren't just a badge number; you’re a reputation. Be the person people actually want to grab a drink with at the end of a 14-hour day. At Oxygen 8, we’re not just matching CVs to specs; we’re matching the right personalities to the right environments. Heading to a Congress soon? Let’s grab a coffee (or something stronger) and talk about where the market is actually moving. 🚀 #MedComms #Oxygen8Recruitment #CongressSeason #MedicalCommunications #PharmaTalent #WorkLifeBalance
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Welcome to the official Oxygen 8 Recruitment LinkedIn page 👋🏻 Incase you didn't know... We're a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting exceptional Medcomms, Health Media, Advertising & talent with ambitious businesses across the UK, US & APAC What does that mean in practice? We work with companies who are serious about finding the right talent and we work with candidates who are ready for a role that genuinely fits where they want to go next. Not a scattergun approach. Not a CV-pushing machine. A proper, relationship-first recruitment business that takes the time to understand both sides of the equation before making an introduction. 📌 What you can expect from this page: → Live roles - lots of them! → UK market insights and hiring trends (the stuff that's actually useful) → Honest takes on the candidate market and what businesses need to know → The occasional behind-the-scenes look at life at Oxygen 8 → And yes if you know, you know the office pugs will be making appearances. 🐾 We've had an incredible first week. The conversations we've had with candidates across Sales, Account Management and Client Services have reminded us exactly why we do this. The talent in this market is outstanding. And the appetite from UK & US businesses particularly for strong sales leadership is super high! The opportunity to do something brilliant for the industry here is real and we're just getting started! If you're a candidate exploring your next move, or a business looking for talent i follow the page, drop us a message, or reach out directly. We'd love to hear from you.