Executive Search

With deep sector expertise and a global reach, R&D Partners identifies and secures the visionary leaders who will shape the future of life sciences. 

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About Executive Search 

R&D Partners’ Executive Search solution is designed to help life sciences organisations build high-performing leadership teams aligned with their strategic goals and culture. From CEOs and CMOs to Heads of Regulatory and R&D, we identify and engage senior professionals with the niche expertise and vision to lead transformation. 

Each search is managed with precision and discretion, combining market intelligence, rigorous assessment and deep sector insight. Whether expanding service lines, entering new markets or scaling globally, our approach ensures every appointment supports long-term growth and innovation. 

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Executive Search benefits 

Strategic alignment 
Leaders selected for their ability to drive organisational goals, shape strategy and deliver measurable impact. 

Industry expertise 
Deep life sciences knowledge ensures targeted searches and access to high-calibre, specialised talent. 

Cultural fit 
Consultative process ensures candidates complement your values, leadership style and team dynamics. 

Discreet delivery 
Every search is conducted with confidentiality and professionalism, protecting brand reputation and candidate experience. 

Global reach 
Access to a global network of senior professionals across pharma, biotech, medtech and CROs. 

Why R&D Partners?

Dedicated market experts 

With deep industry expertise, a global network and local market knowledge, we connect the right people to drive innovation in life sciences development. 

Partners for progress 

We’re consultative in our approach, building long-term partnerships and delivering tailored solutions that help clients and candidates achieve their goals faster. 

Integrity in action

Compliance and accountability underpin everything we do, ensuring trust and protection for our clients, candidates and patients. 

Accelerating development for over 20 years 

Since 2002, we’ve been at the heart of life sciences progress, supporting breakthrough therapies and transformative technologies across the full drug and device lifecycle. From early discovery to commercial launch, our strategic staffing and workforce solutions are built on deep market expertise and utilise a global talent network to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges. 

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Data, learning and expert insights from across the life sciences sector. Whether you’re building a team or a career, view the latest R&D Partners resources to stay ahead of the curve. 

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From life sciences workforce solutions to specialist career support, our experts are here to help. Get in touch to learn more.  

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