Outcomes-led executive search
Life science specialists
Whether you are building leadership teams to expand into new territories, or need to locate and mobilize the very best people with rare, niche skill-sets to drive your business forward, our Executive Search division specializes in installing senior appointments to help you grow.
We are genuine specialists – truly aligned with our partners. Unlike other Executive Search firms, we have always operated exclusively in the life sciences space. It’s our area of expertise, where we add value at every stage of the process.
Why use Proclinical Executive?
• Market mapping
• Behavioral assessment
• Simple 2-stage fee structure; weighted towards successful completion
• 1-year free replacement
Biopharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Generics
• Biosimilars
• OTC
• Consumer health
Medical Devices
• Digital health technology
• Software
• Implants and Prosthetics
• Non-invasive devices
• Invasive medical devices
• Diagnostics
• Wearables
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Class I devices
• Class II devices
• Class III devices
C-Suite and Executive Leadership
Our extensive global network and unrivaled access to the market, enables us to find the high-level individuals and teams you need – wherever they may be – often from a very narrow talent pool.
Our expert life sciences search team can help you discover and onboard the highly-experienced people you need, inculding CXO, General Manager, Chairman, President, Vice President or Senior Directors for all life science functions.
Our process
We have a unique process for each search, working in partnership to pinpoint your precise needs
and provide our insight to help you make informed decisions.
With Proclinical Executive, there are no shortlisting fees – only speed of delivery and
a clear focus on outcome
Our people

Phil SawyerExecutive Researcher
Phil is an executive researcher working directly under Matthew Tong, Senior Director of U.S development for Proclinical. Phil went to the University of Vermont where he earned a B.Sc in Neuroscience and minors in Pharmacology and Psychology and supported research studies. His passion for scientific developments and patient healthcare drives his discipline in identifying top talent and filling the unmet needs of partners he works with.

Hiroshi Yamaguchi Partner
Since 2011 Hiroshi has engaged in the identification and attraction of leadership talent in the medical and life sciences industry. He prides himself on his high level of success in executive search appointments and has personal experience in leading successful launches in Japan for multiple healthcare and life sciences businesses, including Proclinical. Being native Japanese and having lived in UK, Hiroshi understands well the cultural difference between Japanese and foreign countries, and brings a consultative style in order to understand and align the interests of the board, hiring manager and HR.

Claire PerrySenior Partner
Ms Perry has 8 years of experience in human capital and has spent most of her career in life sciences. Based in San Francisco, she has built a vast network of contacts across medical device and biotech and has completed over 200 engagements across the US, UK and Europe with a focus on CEO, CFO, COO and Engineering searches and subsequent team builds for stealth companies, start-ups and mid-sized organizations. Prior to joining Proclinical, Ms Perry started her career as a Cytologist with Sonic Healthcare, then as a Medical Representative with AstraZeneca, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from the University of Technology, Sydney.

David BowersManaging Partner
David works exclusively with Healthcare, Biotechnology and Life Science companies across the world, helping them to identify, understand and secure executive level talent. Throughout his career David has appointed CEOs and built the leadership teams of numerous early-stage and established European, North American and APAC headquartered businesses, typically recruiting Chairmen, Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, as well as technical appointments including VP's of discipline and CMOs.

Daniel EvansAssociate Partner – Oceania
Daniel's role at Proclinical is to place high-level, top tier candidates who specialise in the Quality, Regulatory, Technical and Executive areas into both Permanent and Temporary positions within the life sciences industry across Asia-Pacific. He is an expert on retained Executive Search and C-suite level positions, especially within SME's and startups, and has in-depth knowledge of the Pharmaceutical, Medicinal Cannabis, Animal Health, Medical Device and BioTech industries.
Tom TanPartner
Tom has worked within the recruitment industry since 2005 with regional exposure to APAC assignments, based out of Singapore. He has over 7 years' experience in life sciences, in particular the pharmaceutical R&D sector. Communicating and interfacing with specialist candidates and clients day-to-day enables him to connect with senior stakeholders and maintain updated market knowledge.

Iain HopperPartner
Based in Cambridge, UK, Iain has a wealth of experience leading executive and senior level search appointments, within scientific & technical markets. Over the last 10 years, he has worked with with early stage, growth stage, SME and large corporate organisations across all areas of Life Sciences: Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and in recent times has had huge success in Digital Health / Health Technology, where he has successfully partnered with some of the most exciting HealthTech companies in the world, and fostered strong relationships with the most sophisticated investors in the sector.

Aaron RayManaging Partner
Aaron is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years’ experience in management, business development, leadership development, talent acquisition, consulting and investing; with extensive experience in corporate growth, strategy, and operational matters. Prior to joining Proclinical, Aaron was the CEO, Chairman and Co-founder of STM Canna. Before STM, he served as an Operating Partner for Greenway Capital Markets and Transition Capital Partners, responsible for evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, raising capital, and assessing management talent. He worked closely with portfolio management teams on strategic and operational plans, including serving as CEO for a specialty insurance portfolio company in South Texas. Previously, Aaron was a Senior Vice President at Willis Group Holdings, and prior thereto, was Senior Vice President with Staff Care, a division of AMN Health Care. Aaron holds a BS in Geography from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Texas Christian University.
Our case studies
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Translational research group build – Global Biopharma
Proclinical Executive were enlisted to support this organization in building a best-in-class Preclinical & translational research group to help improve diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring and optimize meaningful clinical use of biomarkers.
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Dual C-Suite hires for global consumer health business
We partnered with the founder and CEO of leading global consumer healthcare manufacturer in Australia to find a high-level board member with extensive commercial expertise.
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Gene Therapy – Strategic pivot / Leadership & Functional build out
We partnered with a US biotech company to support their leadership restructure as they transitioned from a small molecule platform to gene therapy approaches.
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Gene Therapy start up - Executive appointment
This client was looking to identify a candidate for a senior hybrid role; a vice president of Market Access who could function as a general manager for the USA.
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Clinical Stage Oncology Company - Quality Team Build-out Project
Build out of a world class Quality Assurance leadership group to cover all GXP functions and implement corporate SOPs and QMS to support clinical trials.
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Public biotech, oncology - Commercial Launch
We worked with the leadership team to identify and attract senior leaders to run the affiliate countries in the UK, Italy, Spain and Germany. Next, we built out their medical affairs and commercial presence.
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How to hire people with niche skill sets
Download Proclinical's guide to finding highly-skilled, niche talent to fill those specialised roles that are so important to your business. Find out why specialist professionals are hard to find and what can be done to locate, engage and attract them.