The life science industry is one of the fastest-growing and most high-tech sectors in the Nordics. For companies looking to expand and innovate, the right leadership and talent are crucial. Brave Recruitment Sweden AB, founded in 2023 by Eva Rämme Bremberg, is one of the key players helping companies grow by focusing on recruiting executive roles and board members within life science. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, business development, leadership, recruitment and consulting, Eva has a clear vision: to help customers to build strong teams that can drive progress forward.

A Clear Niche: Life Science and Leadership
Brave Recruitment Sweden specializes in recruiting and assembling management teams and boards for companies in the life science sector. Eva Rämme Bremberg describes the company’s vision as “creating a future in life science by building strong teams.” They also assist international companies in establishing a local presence in the Nordics.

What sets Brave Recruitment Sweden apart from other recruitment firms is their deep industry knowledge, exclusive focus on life science, local presence and extensive experience in starting businesses and scaling operations across various contexts, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations. This unique background enables them to identify key personnel and assemble strong teams, which may be of critical importance in particular for start-ups and scale-ups, facilitating their growth and scalability.

“We have experience both from the life science industry and leadership, which makes us unique. We know how to build teams and scale businesses sustainably,” explains Eva.

Strategies for Successful Recruitment
Brave Recruitment leverages an extensive network in the Nordics and their own candidate database to identify and match the right talent with the right company. By combining technical tools like LinkedIn Recruiter with their expertise in leadership and team building, they create sustainable and successful teams.
“We use our tools—our network and candidate database—but the most important thing is that we truly understand how to create strong teams,” says Eva. “It’s not just about finding the right skills but also finding individuals who work well together in the long term.”

Brave Recruitment’s Tips: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Life Science.
Eva Rämme Bremberg shares her top tips for companies looking to attract and retain top talent in a competitive industry:

• Build a strong corporate culture from the start
  “Think early about the kind of company culture you want, even if you are running a small company. The first leaders set the tone for the company long-term, so it’s crucial to create a clear vision and shared values.”
• Prioritize the onboarding process
  “Creating a well-planned onboarding process for new employees is critical to their success within the company. A good start helps them become productive quickly and feel part of the team.”
• Focus on soft skills
  “In a technology-driven industry like life science, technical skills are important, but don’t forget the soft skills. Emotional intelligence, leadership, and teamwork are increasingly vital in today’s work environments.”
• Utilize the networks in your cluster
  “Collaborate and take advantage of the skills and resources available in your network. Life science clusters offer great opportunities for collaboration and innovation, including the opportunity to leverage the expertise of local service partners. ”
• Have a long-term plan for talent development
  “To retain top talent, you need to provide them with opportunities to grow and develop. Offer further training, career development options, and make sure they feel valued.”

Challenges and Opportunities in Recruitment
As a hiring manager, you might face several challenges when recruiting for leadership roles within life science, particularly in varying market conditions. When the economy is strong, competition for talent can be fierce, and in tougher times, navigating through a surplus of available candidates can be challenging. Eva highlights the importance of viewing the recruitment from a broader perspective, aligned with the strategic plan, focused on future growth, and ensuring a good fit within the team; thus, the impact of a comprehensive search should not be underestimated.

Collaboration Drives Innovation Forward
Eva sees great opportunities in the increasing collaboration within life science clusters, such as the newly established innovation district in Stockholm-Uppsala. “It’s amazing to see how life science companies and partners are both co-located and starting to work together. Utilizing the skills within networks and driving development forward together is a big step forward,” she says.

Brave Recruitment Sweden is a crucial part of this ecosystem by identifying and recruiting talent that can help shape the future of the life science industry in the Nordics. With a focus on both technology and human values, they build strong teams that will drive tomorrow’s innovations.

Website: BRAVE Recruitment Sweden
Contact: info@braverecruitment.se