In the highly competitive life sciences arena, the pharmaceuticals industry is facing more hurdles today than it has ever faced before. Generic competition, regulatory pressures, pricing issues, and research and development productivity challenges combine to produce an intense dynamic on the industry. The biotechnology market has had the additional issue of a scarcity of capital as investors have pulled back in response to economic and financial pressures. As the life sciences market rebounds and moves forward, the need to meet aggressive strategic targets that distinguish one global player from the next will become ever more necessary. New skills will be in demand as increasing competencies will be expected from life sciences leaders and managers.

Having a strong mix of both industry experience and search practice, the Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals team at Diversified Search Ray & Berndtson is well positioned to help our clients identify the talent required to assist them in facing these new market challenges. Our assignments cover a wide variety of senior management functions across the research and development, commercial, and corporate staff spectrum placing candidates in research, clinical development, business operations, communications, marketing, business development, manufacturing, and human resources.

We understand that the demand for first-rate executives exceeds the supply. The experience we have enables us to follow the dynamics of the life sciences area and to stay in touch with high performing executives. By understanding our client’s culture and position requirements intimately, we can partner with our clients effectively, and offer a strong results-orientation and sense of urgency with a commitment to excellent service and open communication.