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Connecting Biotech innovators with top talent

Providing customised talent solutions to the Start Codon portfolio.

Big enough to deliver, small enough to care.

Founded by Sam and Ben Ingram, Northreach is your strategic talent partner, specialising in assisting Start Codon portfolio companies and innovative startups and SMEs in the Biotech sector. Leveraging over 40 years of recruitment and startup experience, our focus is on nurturing long-term relationships and ensuring that candidates align perfectly with our clients, all aimed at driving sustained growth.

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Services we provide

Providing end-to-end recruitment services, Northreach is a one-stop talent solution provider. From candidate acquisition to onboarding, we have it all covered.

JOB AD CREATION AND ADVERTISMENT
CANDIDATE SOURCING
CANDIDATE SCREENING
INTERVIEWING
BACKGROUND CHECK
SKILL TESTING
SALARY NEGOTIATION
ONBOARDING SUPPORT
CONTRACT STAFFING
EXECUTIVE AND RETAINED SEARCH
MARKET RESEARCH
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Why choose us?

With Northreach, you get a comprehensive partnership, not just a service provider. We provide deep niche sector knowledge, proactive talent acquisition, quality candidates, and full support for recruitment.

PERSONALISED SERVICE
UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE
PROACTIVE TALENT ACQUISITION
QUALITY ASSURANCE
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

Testimonials from our clients

Discover the impact we’ve made through the words of our valued clients. Their testimonials reflect our commitment to excellence and the enduring relationships we foster in the biotechnology sector.

Meet the team at Start Codon

Meet the team from the Start Codon event held on October 10th. If you’d like to continue your conversations with Sam Ingram, Phil Rose, Taylor Ironmonger, or Julien Funes, you can find their contact information below. They would be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

DIRECTOR

SAM INGRAM

Home is where the heart is, and for Sam creating a family-run business has been an amazing journey. At the very beginning, his unique vision to reinvent recruitment in an unforgiving market seemed like a dream. Sam was driven by the idea that people should come first and pursuing this resulted in the successful company you see today. Over the last seven years Sam has expanded his talent team and is currently responsible for mentoring four budding recruitment rockstars. He has a deep commitment to social responsibility and has spearheaded local community programmes and charity events.

FUN FACTS
  • He’s a Lego enthusiast and has over 1000 pieces in his collection
  • Sam would love to live in a forest completely off the grid
  • As a child, he wanted to be a Power Ranger
Director – Bio Team

PHIL ROSE

Bringing in over a decade of recruitment and consulting experience to Northreach, Phil proudly leads the company’s Bio Team. In 2007, the wannabe golf pro, traded in his ball-striking arm and took a swing at recruitment. Although he thrives in a busy environment, Phil’s role also requires a depth of calm and patience that only someone who’s spent many years on the green can employ.

FUN FACTS
  • I can play the drums and I’m currently learning to play guitar
  • I’m a baker’s son
  • As a child, I wanted to be Tiger Woods
SENIOR CONSULTANT – BIO TEAM

TAYLOR IRONMONGER

Meet Taylor: a former mixologist, who once shook-up cocktails with flair, and a traveller who called Ireland home for six exciting years. Taylor’s youthful ambition led to a flirtation with Irish dancing—an episode that might have been short-lived but is forever cherished. TV-wise, Peaky Blinders captivates Taylor’s attention, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of grit and glamour. Golf is more than just a hobby—it’s a passion that Taylor pursues fervently. Music fuels Taylor’s soul; any genre, any time. Among friends, Taylor shines for kindness and humour.  With a spirit geared toward adventure, Taylor has the Dominican Republic pinned as the ultimate getaway. Even though sharks, spiders, and snakes might send shivers, they don’t dampen Taylor’s zest for life’s fun moments.

Fun Facts

  • A young dreamer, aiming to be Tiger Woods.
  • Savory delight: Steak and Mac&cheese.
  • Attempted Irish dancing briefly as a child.
CONSULTANT - BIO

JULIEN FUNES

Meet Julien, a sports enthusiast with a passion for exploring different cultures and cuisines. With a background representing Northern Ireland at an international level in Tae-Kwon Do, Julien has a strong competitive spirit and a drive to succeed. But he is not just about sports. Julien is a polyglot, fluent in two languages and always eager to learn more. Julien is also no stranger to injury, having dislocated both shoulders multiple times, but that has never stopped him from pushing forward and achieving their goals. When he isn’t training or working, you can find him indulging in good food and wine, trying out new Italian, Argentine or BBQ dishes. But the real secret to Julien’s success? He has a hidden talent of being able to wiggle both ears without touching them, and he is always up for a good laugh and a good time.

FUN FACTS
  • Julien speaks two languages: French and Spanish
  • He’s a self-confessed fitness freak
  • He’s dislocated his left shoulder 6 times

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