About EDINBiO

A specialist HR practice built for life sciences

We exist to help science-driven organisations build the people infrastructure they need to grow — from founding-stage HR through to complex, multi-site workforce challenges.

Our story

Built from experience inside the industry

EDINBiO was founded by HR professionals who spent their careers embedded in biotech, pharmaceutical and medtech organisations. We saw first-hand how people challenges — from rapid headcount growth to leadership transitions and regulatory change — could slow scientific progress when the right HR infrastructure wasn't in place.

We built EDINBiO to offer something different: specialist HR expertise that understands the language, pace and complexity of life sciences, delivered as a genuine partner rather than a transactional supplier.

Today we work with organisations at every stage — from pre-revenue biotechs building their first people function to established pharma and medtech businesses navigating organisational change.

Life sciences HR professionals in discussion

How we work

What sets us apart

Sector depth

We work exclusively in life sciences. That means we understand the regulatory environment, the funding cycles, the talent dynamics and the leadership challenges that are unique to your industry.

Partnership model

We embed alongside your leadership team rather than parachuting in with generic frameworks. Our work is shaped by your organisation's specific context, culture and ambitions.

Practical outcomes

We focus on building HR capability that lasts — not dependency on external consultants. Every engagement is designed to leave your organisation stronger and more self-sufficient.

What we do

HR expertise across the full people lifecycle

Organisational designWorkforce planningHR strategy & policyLeadership developmentEmployee relationsChange managementFractional HR leadershipPeople function setupMergers and acquisitionsExecutive & employee compensation strategyNASDAQ HR requirements

Work with us

If you're building or scaling a life sciences organisation and need specialist HR support, we'd like to hear about your challenges.