Pharma/Biotech Executive Search

Across the nation and around the world, a diverse array of pharmaceutical and biotech companies operate at the cutting edge of scientific discovery, advancing the bold medical solutions that treat and cure disease and transform the lives of patients. In a marketplace where all organizations are essentially competing for the same talent, organizations developing breakthrough medicines must implement proactive and strategic recruitment strategies that help them better attract the skilled leaders that are essential to fulfilling their mission and operating goals.

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As the industry’s trusted team of pharmaceutical recruiters, Klein Hersh is uniquely suited to fulfill highly specialized executive search requirements in pharmaceuticals and biotech. We partner with early-stage organizations, established biotech and pharmaceutical companies, as well as the venture capital community in placing the entrepreneurial executives and scientific leaders that transform bold ideas into breakthrough medical discoveries.

Executive biotech and pharmaceutical recruiting specialists

Our pharmaceutical executive recruiters have immersed themselves in the life sciences marketplace. With a deep wealth of industry knowledge, we understand the subtle intricacies of our partner companies’ needs and our biotech executive jobs candidates’ ambitions. Combined with our passion to identify the most highly sought-after executive and scientific leaders, Klein Hersh has been recognized for over 25 years as the preeminent biotech pharmaceutical recruiters and scientific executive search partners.

How are we different from other biotech and pharmaceutical search firms?

Klein Hersh stands apart through our sharp focus and core competency in life sciences and healthcare, which form the foundation of our unique value delivery as biotech executive recruiters. We are a team of subject matter experts who provide dedicated support in a broad range of practice areas – aligned functionally with the companies and organizations we serve. By building our firm to mirror the way our clients are organized, we can stay in lock-step with the dynamic needs of the marketplace, helping our clients fill leadership positions in ways other biotech executive search and pharmaceutical recruitment firms cannot.

TO QUOTE AN EXPERTAs the industry’s trusted team of pharmaceutical recruiters, We at Klein Hersh are uniquely suited to fulfill highly specialized executive search requirements across the entire life sciences and healthcare continuum.
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Compete for top talent with the leading team of pharmaceutical and biotech recruiters

From the research bench, to the C-suite, and up to the boardroom, Klein Hersh’s ability to deliver top talent is unrivaled. Connect with our practice leaders today and meet your specialized executive search needs through our efficient and collaborative process while tapping into the industry’s broadest global network of proven, tenured industry professionals.

Interim Staffing Solutions for Immediate Pharma/Biotech Leadership Needs

Pharmaceutical and biotech organizations often require immediate access to experienced leadership talent to maintain momentum on critical projects and initiatives. Through our network of accomplished industry professionals, Klein Hersh has the deep expertise to deliver interim executives who can step in seamlessly to provide strategic guidance, manage key functions, and drive results during transitions or periods of growth. Whether you need a temporary CMO to advance your clinical programs, an interim head of regulatory affairs to navigate complex submissions, or transitional leadership for any core function, our understanding of the life sciences sector enables us to quickly connect you with precisely the right talent to keep your organization moving forward without missing a beat.

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Pharma/Biotech Executive Search Insights

Case Study
Delivering Interim Leadership to Propel Crucial Projects
Summary A publicly traded biotech organization tasked Klein Hersh with quickly filling three high-level interim consulting leadership roles. The project required seasoned professionals for clinical development, medical writing, and biostatistics to drive key initiatives on tight deadlines. Leveraging our extensive networks, industry expertise, and established relationships, Klein Hersh delivered qualified interim leaders quickly, ensuring that the client’s project timelines were ...
By Ethan Schwartz
December 13, 2024
Blog
Embracing Superconvergence: 4 Key Insights for Executive Recruitment in Life Sciences & Healthcare
I recently read Jamie Metzl’s groundbreaking book Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform our Lives, Work, and World. My passion for AI and its potential to revolutionize our world drew me to this book. At Klein Hersh, we have a mantra – “Data + Efficiency = Market Mastery”. Whoever’s most efficient in processing information and insights ...
By Jason Hersh
August 2, 2024
Q&A
Building Strong Leadership at the CEO and Board Level
A Q&A Session with Klein Hersh’s Amanda Zlotnikoff From preclinical organizations to commercial pharma and biotech companies, securing exceptional leadership in the role of chief executive officer (CEO) and across a company’s board of directors is paramount to success. We sat down with our own Amanda Zlotnikoff to discuss how the CEO and Board practice area at Klein Hersh helps ...
By Amanda Zlotnikoff
March 19, 2024
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