Executive leadership search
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!
Life science specialists
Biopharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Claire PerrySenior Partner
Ms Perry brings international experience in Human Capital and is in the top 1% of executive search professionals in the US. Her vast knowledge in the medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical space has enabled her to support a variety of organizations, ranging from stealth companies to multinational businesses. Ms Perry has built a global network throughout her career, completing over 200 engagements across the US, UK and Europe. Prior to joining Proclinical, Ms Perry started her career with AstraZeneca in pharmaceutical sales, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Matt TongSenior Partner
Matt is a highly networked and research driven search professional with over twelve years' experience in assisting biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies to secure top talent. Based out of New York, Matt manages a group of expert consultants to support the strategic recruitment needs of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies throughout North America.
Our case studies
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Global biopharma – Pan-European rollout
Worked with Proclinical Executive to deliver a multi-role project in various locations across Europe.
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Public biotech, rare disease - EU growth plan
Engaged Proclinical Executive to build their medical affairs team in Europe for a product launch.
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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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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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Building a team of deep gene therapy experts
Clinical stage gene therapy organization engaged Proclinical Executive to support with various highly specialized roles.
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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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