About Smelt
Optimize your workforce with Smelt Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions—covering recruitment, onboarding, flexible staffing, and development for life sciences teams.
Strategic Partner in Talent Solutions
At Smelt, we don't just provide services—we build relationships. As a family-run business with an innovative spirit, we are dedicated to delivering solutions that are as unique as your needs.
Our heart beats for life sciences. It's our passion and our expertise. From our Dutch roots, we've grown into an international team, serving clients across Europe and connecting with top professionals worldwide.
As your strategic partner, we cover the entire talent lifecycle: Strategic Sourcing for finding the right talent, Talent Development to grow potential into performance, Interim Management for flexible solutions, and Startup Solutions to support life sciences innovators from day one.
Efficiency
Streamlined MSP processes across recruitment, onboarding and workforce management save time and reduce admin load.
Quality & Compliance
Experienced consultants ensure the right talent while meeting local and EU regulatory requirements.
Life Sciences Expertise
Deep sector understanding plus daily, personal support for your teams and hiring managers.
Managed Services to optimise your workforce
Offload the complexity of workforce management while benefiting from Smelt's life sciences expertise across permanent, interim and blended teams.
Recruitment & Selection
- Full-service recruitment for permanent and interim roles
- Talent sourcing, screening and assessment
- Processes tailored to culture and strategic goals
- Compliance with local and European regulations
Flexible Staffing Solutions
- Management of temporary staff, contractors and freelancers
- Onboarding, offboarding and administrative support
- Performance monitoring and sick leave management
- Scalable from small projects to large workforce programs
Learning & Development
- Customised training and development programs
- Blended learning with workshops, online modules and coaching
- Career progression and professional growth support
- Aligned to organisational objectives for maximum impact
Startup Services
- Interim leadership and specialists placed rapidly on flexible terms
- Sales and finance on-demand: CSO teams and CFO services tuned to runway
- Market access, regulatory and quality support for EMA/FDA pathways
- HR strategy, international onboarding and ecosystem access to scale
Meet the Experts
At Smelt, we don't just provide services—we build relationships. As a family-run business with an innovative spirit, we are dedicated to delivering solutions that are as unique as your needs.
Juliëtte Smelt
Managing Director
25+ years in pharmaceutical strategic consulting with extensive in strategic talent planning & development.
Joan van Droffelaar
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in life sciences recruitment with a strong background in medical and marketing roles in pharma.
Martin Zwart
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Specialist in life sciences recruitment with a strong background in med tech en medical devices.
Marius Hooft
Academy Program Manager
Dedicated to professional development with expertise in designing and delivering healthcare industry (international) training programs.
Iris Calmes
HR + Finance Manager
Focused on building strategic partnerships and expanding our reach within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Hamiyet Sahingoz
Finance Assistant
Specialist in administration of temporary workforce.
Pieter Grasveld
Academy Program Manager
Expert in development of training programs, strategic consultancy and coaching
Built for efficiency, quality and flexibility
Partner with Smelt to focus on core business while we manage the lifecycle of your workforce with sector-specific expertise.
Efficiency
Streamlined processes and single-point coordination reduce time and admin.
Compliance
Full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across EU markets.
Quality
Experienced consultants ensure the right fit for permanent and interim roles.
Flexibility
Solutions that adapt to changing workforce needs and programme scale.
Development
Learning paths, blended training and coaching to upskill teams.
Personal Support
Daily accessibility for guidance, advice and immediate support.
Our Sustainability Strategy
At Smelt, we are committed to creating a sustainable labor market for both permanent and flexible professionals in the life sciences. Our daily mission is to engage in meaningful dialogue with our partners to promote equal opportunities, fair compensation and benefits, and equitable protection for all.
We take proactive steps to enhance employability through targeted training and development programs. In addition, we provide a platform with experienced coaches to help address personal and family challenges, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.
Through these initiatives, we aim not only to support our professionals but also to contribute to a better, more sustainable world.