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    Barrington James: Launch Academy

    Fuelling a future-forward career in life sciences recruitment.

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    What is the Launch Academy?

    Launch Academy is Barrington James’ 12-week talent accelerator designed to transform driven, goal-oriented individuals into confident recruitment professionals. Through immersive training, expert mentorship, and real-world application, we equip future leaders with the skills, mindset, and commercial acumen to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced industry.

    What We're Looking For...

    Who Is Launch
    Academy     For?

    Launch is for people who are ready to step into something new and grow quickly. If you stay focused under pressure, adapt fast and want to succeed in a market that never stands still, you’ll thrive here, especially if you bring:

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    Target Driven

    You perform best with a clear goal in front of you and you know how to turn daily action into measurable outcomes.

    Goal Oriented

    You think beyond the next win and stay committed to long-term progression, even when the work gets uncomfortable.

    High Ownership

    You take responsibility for standards and results, you ask for feedback early and you act on it without needing to be chased.

    Change Ready

    You stay calm when the market shifts, adjust quickly and treat new information as an advantage, not a disruption.

    Guidance Built for High Performance.

    We provide exceptional support that sets a clear standard for success. You are guided closely, coached consistently, and held to high expectations from day one, so you always know what good looks like and how to reach it. Support is not just encouragement, it is structured feedback, practical development, and accountability that accelerates performance and builds confidence fast.

    We train you the Barrington James way with proven methods, clear standards, and coaching that drives performance. From day one, you follow a structured pathway of practical sessions, live call exposure, and targeted feedback that turns learning into results fast. You’ll build market knowledge, confident communication, and consistent candidate generation, with a clear route to progression.

    A diverse training model that balances theory with real-world execution. Classroom sessions build the fundamentals, on-desk coaching sharpens daily habits, call listening accelerates communication standards, and bitesize sessions from industry leaders provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

    You’ll be supported through 1 to 1 mentorship led by experienced consultants who know exactly what high performance looks like. You’ll get direct coaching on your conversations, approach, and daily activity so you improve fast and build strong habits early.

    This is hands-on guidance that reduces guesswork, raises standards, and accelerates progression.

    Progression is built into the programme, not left to chance. You’ll be measured against clear milestones and coached to hit them, so your development is visible, consistent, and performance-led.

    When you deliver the standards, you move forward faster with a defined route from training into consultant responsibilities and long-term growth.

    Your Training Pathway

    A structured training pathway that equips you with the systems, market knowledge and communication skills to perform with confidence from day one.

    Core Foundations

    You’ll be set up on our systems, aligned to how we work and trained to clear performance standards from day one.

    Market Immersion

    You’ll build credibility in life sciences by learning the market, key roles and what drives hiring decisions.

    Articulation Training

    You’ll strengthen communication through call listening, coaching and roleplay, improving outreach, questioning and objection-handling.
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    Hear From Some Of Our Graduates!

    Summer Avedissian Recruitment Consultant - Strategy Consulting

    "Having experienced consultants who are genuinely invested in your development, alongside a team culture where questions are encouraged, creates a really supportive learning environment. You always feel backed while being challenged to improve. "

    Neve Gallagher Recruitment Consultant - HEOR/RWE & BD

    "The best part of the programme for me was the mentorship from my future team. Any question or concern I had was always met with support, a solution, a chat, and a good laugh. The main thing to be aware of when applying is the reality of sales. One day you feel like you’ve conquered recruitment, and the next it can feel like nothing’s ever going to line up. "

    Tom King Recruitment Consultant - Quality Assurance Specialist

    "The support of the Academy is what kept me here in those times where you are driving in to work or driving home not knowing if you can do it. The support from people like Paul, Kate, and James (Argyle) not to mention the talks you have with the other launchers to know that you aren’t always alone in those thoughts. This is what made me realise I can do it and now I have filled my first role"

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    Find out how Barrington James can shape your future recruitment career. Speak to us today.

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