Outcomes-led executive search
Life science specialists
Whether you are building life science 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
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
Cannabis & psychedelics
- Medical & Adult-Use Cannabis
- Psychedelic Medicines
- Retail & Specialty Clinics
- Cultivation & Ancillary Services
- Clinical Research & Development
- Capital Markets & Investment
- Tech & Media
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
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.
Neil WinnHead of Global Client Services
Neil is the Head of Global Client Services, a board member of the Proclinical Group and leads the Proclinical Executive delivery team. With almost 20 years’ experience of working with a broad range of life science companies, Neil has a signature personal approach which drives the direction at Proclinical to provide customer focussed, agile staffing solutions to our valued clients in the pharma, biotech and medical technology industries.
Aubrey GrayExecutive Research Analyst
Aubrey Gray joined Proclinical in 2019 as a research executive, specialising C-suite placements. Aubrey is a marketing graduate and has a career background in sales within the luxury good sector. He excels at establishing relationships with business leaders and owners internationally, including in the US, UK and UAE, and has vast experience in building sales teams from scratch through hiring, training and managing with a high degree of success. Engaging within the executive staffing space through business development, Aubrey supports members of the senior management team in candidate sourcing, onboarding new clients, and managing existing accounts.
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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China biotech, CEO and leadership team search project
An innovative biotech specializing in PROTAC, antibodies and small molecule drugs, based in Shanghai China, with whom we had an existing partnership, engaged us to support their search for a new CEO and to build out their leadership team.
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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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Could being a board member be your next step?
Download Proclinical Executive’s guide to joining the board of directors, where you’ll gain insights and advice from leading industry CEOs and founder on how to secure your position on the board. We explore the full process of joining the board from what to consider before putting yourself forward to advice for the interview process, and guidance on how to overcome challenges you may face when you take you seat.