Meet Alex Tosney – discover the experience, expertise, and values that shape his approach at Kinetic.

Alex recently joined our UK office as Recruitment Manager and brings 14 years of recruitment experience across the UK, the EU, and the USA. Specialising in Life Sciences and biotech recruitment, he has supported organisations ranging from emerging biotech start-ups to global pharmaceutical businesses, with expertise in Quality and Validation hiring.

Alongside broader scientific recruitment, Alex has also worked extensively within the growing computational technology space in biotech research, supporting the demand for ML Scientists, AI Specialists, and Data Engineers. Having lived in the UK, Spain, and Germany, as well as spending time working in Switzerland, he brings an international perspective to the markets he supports and understands the evolving challenges facing life sciences organisations across different regions.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys travelling, Warhammer, DIY projects and spending time with his wife and son.

🌏 I can speak 2 languages – English and basic German picked up over 10 years hiring in Switzerland.

🫶 The thing I love most about my job is helping businesses build teams that can make a real impact on patients’ lives through their success.

✔️ The best advice I’ve ever been given is… “There is no try, there is only do.”

📖 The title of my autobiography would be “Coffee, Warhammer, and DIY.”

🏝️ My favourite place I’ve travelled to is Cadiz.

🐻 My spirit animal would be…a bear.

✨ The person I’d love to swap places with for a day is Matt Mercer.

⏳ My superpower would be…teleportation, so travel time would be a thing of the past, and every day could be spent working from a different beach.

Alex’s approach is shaped by his international recruitment background and his passion for helping innovative life sciences businesses grow. He focuses on building long-term partnerships and understanding both the technical and cultural requirements behind every hire, ensuring clients secure talent that can make a lasting impact. Known for his consultative and personable style, he combines market knowledge with a genuine interest in the industries he supports.

Alex specialises in the UK Life Sciences sector, with experience placing professionals from Bench Scientists and Computational Biologists through to Chief Scientific Officers across biotech and pharmaceutical organisations. So, if you are hiring or exploring new opportunities within the sector, connect with Alex on LinkedIn or contact [email protected].