Biotech Executive Search
We help founders, boards and investors build the leadership of biotech companies, from discovery to commercialisation.
Typical mandates
Executive committee
CEO, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Chief Business Officer and CFO.
Development leadership
Heads of clinical development, regulatory affairs and CMC.
Transition to commercial
The first commercial, market access and medical leaders.
Boards
Independent chairs and non-executive directors.
Working with founders and investors
In a biotech company, one appointment can change the trajectory of the business and its next financing round. We work closely with founders and investors, including on management assessments during due diligence.
Selected appointments
A selection of appointments led by our consultants. Client names are withheld; the work speaks for itself.
Genomics
Chief Commercial Officer
Scale-up behind an AI-driven clinical genomics platform.
Biologics
Quality leadership team
Thirteen appointments, including Quality Director and Global Quality System Director, for a plasma-derived therapies manufacturer.
Gene therapy
Programme and Clinical Development Directors
Gene therapy and neuroscience research organisations.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work directly for investors?
Yes. We support Private Equity and Venture Capital firms on portfolio appointments and management assessments.
Can you recruit before a project is public?
Yes. We conduct confidential searches and agree with you what can be shared with candidates at each stage.
Planning a strategic search?
One of our consultants will be in touch within 24 hours, in strict confidence.
Discuss a searchOr write to contact@hahnzekker.com