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Why it Matters

Hiring at Critical Moments

Leadership decisions rarely happen in isolation.

Whether entering a new market, preparing for investment, scaling operations or strengthening executive leadership, organisations often reach moments where the right appointment becomes business-critical.

We help life sciences companies navigate those moments with greater confidence.
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Executive Permanent Placement

We specialise in identifying and securing senior, permanent leadership and functional hires for Life Sciences organisations. Our focus is on long-term value, cultural alignment, and performance impact.

Role Snapshot

C-suite & Executive Leadership

Senior Commercial, Scientific, Technical & Operational Leaders

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Board Positions

We support organisations in appointing experienced Board members who bring strategic oversight, governance expertise, and industry-specific insight to support long-term business success.

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Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)

Chairs & Advisory Board Members

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Project Build-outs & Scale-up Support

We partner with high-growth and scaling businesses to build entire teams or functions during critical growth phases, product launches, market expansion, or organisational transformation.

Role Snapshot

New market entry or international expansion

Commercial, scientific, or operational team build-outs

Pre-and post-investment scaling

Our work supports organisations at pivotal moments of growth. From strengthening executive leadership and board capability to building specialist teams, we help life sciences companies secure the talent needed to achieve their next stage of development.

Approach

How We Work

Our approach is built on sector focus, long-term relationships and a deep understanding of life sciences markets. Each search is shaped by close collaboration with leadership teams and informed by ongoing engagement with industry operators.

Sector-Led Approach

Our consultants operate within defined life sciences markets, allowing for deeper insight and more precise search.

Network Depth

Our relationships span founders, scientists, commercial leaders and investors across global markets.

Measured Delivery

We prioritise quality and alignment over speed, ensuring each search reflects the strategic needs of the organisation.

Growth

From First
Hire to Filing

From Seed to IPO, we build leadership and specialist teams for life sciences companies under pressure to deliver. Quietly. Precisely. Globally.

Seed

Early hires carry disproportionate weight. We help founders identify the scientific and operational leaders who establish the foundations for scale.

Series A-C

Growth demands a different kind of leadership. We identify the commercial, operational and regulatory talent organisations need to execute without losing momentum.

Post-Investment
& IPO

Transaction periods compress hiring timelines without reducing the stakes. We support organisations through that pressure with the network reach and market knowledge to deliver.

Seed

Early hires carry disproportionate weight. We help founders identify the scientific and operational leaders who establish the foundations for scale.

Series A-C

Growth demands a different kind of leadership. We identify the commercial, operational and regulatory talent organisations need to execute without losing momentum.

Post-Investment
& IPO

Transaction periods compress hiring timelines without reducing the stakes. We support organisations through that pressure with the network reach and market knowledge to deliver.

Our network spans founders, investors, scientists and senior operators across global life sciences markets.

Built through sustained engagement rather than transactional contact, it gives us reach and insight that a purely database-driven approach cannot replicate.

Reach

Truly global
delivery

We operate across APAC, EMEA and USA with deep understanding of local markets, regulations and talent pools. Time zones don't slow us down.

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Lonza
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Regeneron
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Cureerty
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Uberdoc
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Azenta
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Helio Genemoics
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Mission Bio
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Finzelberg
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Ourvita
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Reliance
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BD
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Danher
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Euroapi
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Medpace
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Ailux
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Abli Therapeutics
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Ernexa Therapeutics
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Antiox
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Vimian
Strong team. Strong market insight. I’d happily work with them again.‍
Nick Woodcock
VP of Sales
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Phagenesis
Exceptionally resourceful and persistent - consistently going beyond the obvious candidate pool. This has made a meaningful difference to the outcome of searches.
Marie-Helene Raigneau
CEO,
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Altasciences
Always professional, communicative, and responsive to our needs, providing competitive rates along with great service.
Tom Zoda
CEO
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Cognitive Research Corporation
A valued search partner worldwide.
Marin Markov
SVP International
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Natera
Great teams win - and Hartmann Young has been a fantastic partner in building them.
Aditya Rajagopal
Chairperson
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Camena Bioscience
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