Executive Search Consultant

We are a leading, specialist executive search firm with over 50 years’ experience partnering with innovative and high-growth organisations across the life sciences sector globally. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Executive Search Consultant to lead and deliver senior-level search assignments across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with C-suite leaders, investors, and boards, shaping leadership teams that drive scientific innovation and commercial success. The role will also support the delivery of interim management projects.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of search assignments within the life sciences industry.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with clients, acting as a strategic advisor on talent and market insights.
• Conduct in-depth market mapping, candidate identification, and assessment.
• Engage and manage senior candidates through a consultative and confidential process.
• Deliver high-quality shortlists and manage the offer and closing process.
• Contribute to business development, client growth, and thought leadership within your market niche.

• Proven recruitment experience within life sciences.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language (written and verbal).
• Strong understanding of one or more life science verticals (biotech, pharma, medtech, diagnostics, CROs, or CDMOs).
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and executive-level candidates.
• Commercially astute with a consultative, relationship-driven approach.
• An interest in technology, AI and the opportunity it provides for efficiency.
• Highly organised, credible, and driven by quality and impact.

• Work on high-impact, senior leadership searches in a purpose-driven industry
• Flexible working environment with autonomy and trust
• Collaborative, high-calibre team with deep sector expertise
• Company pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• 25-28 days holiday entitlement

If you are passionate about executive search and want to play a key role in shaping leadership teams within life sciences, we would love to hear from you.

All applications and enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.