About Us
Great history. Even better present.
Our Mission
Since opening our doors in 1980, Smith Hanley’s mission has always been to concentrate on select areas where our depth and breadth of knowledge, clients, and candidates have far reach and long-term success. We continue to dedicate ourselves to knowing these industries in the latest markets as we achieve the perfect fit between clients and candidates from an initial communication to a successful outcome for all parties.
To Our Candidates
Because we know that a resume doesn’t tell the whole story, we commit to investing time in you to discover your capabilities, strengths, goals, and interests so we can present a full and insightful picture of you to our clients. Through this personal understanding of your long-term career path combined with our knowledge and track record in your field, we can assure that you – and your resume – are presented in an ethical and authentic way to maximize your potential earnings and exceed your career satisfaction.
To Our Clients
As longtime established experts in your field, we always learn as much as possible about your specific and current business needs while anticipating future trends in your industry so we can match top-notch candidates with your high expectations, position requirements, and your company’s culture. We value an ethical, professional process which involves an educated and established knowledge of your company regardless of size. At Smith Hanley, we can address your recruiting needs whether they entail a single position or an entire elite team of qualified candidates.
News
What Impact will the “Trump War” have on the Pharmaceutical Commercial Analytics Industry?
The impact of the current Trump-era trade policies and proposed pharmaceutical tariffs on pharma growth is likely to be mixed — creating both short-term disruption
May 14, 2026
The 2026 Biopharma Pipeline: Breakthrough Drugs Reshaping the Industry
“After several years of headwinds, the backdrop for pharma and biotech has turned more constructive, supported by improved policy visibility, renewed M&A activity, and strong
May 1, 2026
Market Research & Consumer Insights
Top 5 Hiring Trends for 2025
What candidates (and companies) need to understand heading into the year ahead. Here are the Top 5 Hiring Trends for 2025 for the Market Research
December 15, 2025