View Huw Nicholas's ProfileHuw Nicholas is the Recruitment Director at CHASE People, a leading UK provider of contract and permanent recruitment solutions for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences industries. He joined CHASE in October 2016, bringing with him over 35 years of experience in recruitment, sales, and project management within the medtech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Throughout his extensive career, Huw has been instrumental in delivering bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. His deep understanding of these sectors has enabled him to effectively align talent acquisition strategies with the specific requirements of organizations, ensuring optimal matches between candidates and employers.
In his role at CHASE, Huw oversees the recruitment division, leading a team dedicated to connecting exceptional candidates with roles in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, market access, and medical affairs. Under his leadership, the recruitment team has maintained a strong focus on quality and efficiency, ensuring that clients receive top-tier candidates who are well-suited to their organizational culture and objectives.
Huw is a strong advocate for leveraging technology in the recruitment process. He emphasizes the benefits of virtual hiring, noting that it saves time and money while producing excellent results. He believes that virtual interviews are effective indicators of how candidates will build relationships remotely, a skill increasingly important in today’s digital landscape.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Huw is committed to fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. His approach is characterized by proactive communication, honesty, and a passion for delivering high-quality recruitment services that meet the evolving needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
