Science & R&D Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions

Innovation in life sciences hinges on exceptional research and development. As new technologies emerge and regulations tighten, your success depends on leaders who can bridge the gap between science and commercial success.

Securing top talent in R&D isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about driving innovation. One misstep in leadership can stall your research pipeline, delaying breakthroughs that could deliver competitive advantage, while the right leader can accelerate breakthroughs that can help define your future.

In a highly competitive market with scarce expertise, you need a strategy to attract and retain the best.

Your challenge is to cultivate an R&D leadership team that not only understands the science but also possesses the foresight to translate innovation into market-ready solutions.

We can help. Our Sciences & R&D team identify > engage > secure innovative Science & R&D leaders who will accelerate your research pipeline and propel your business forward.

We Excel at Placing Science and R&D Leaders

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Chief Scientific Officer

VP Discovery

VP Clinical Operations

Senior Director Medical Affairs

Senior Director Translational Medicine

Director Clinical Pharmacology

Director of Medical Writing

Medical Director

We Work Across the Life Science Value Chain

C-Suite & Board

Identifying executives who can steer your company’s sustained growth and innovation.

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Science & R&D

Delivering high-calibre talent who can transform discoveries and ideas into product innovations.

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TechOps & Quality

Securing impact players who streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.

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Business Services

Uncovering top-tier talent in business services who support and drive your infrastructure.

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Commercial & General Management

Finding leaders who help you expand into new markets and exceed your growth goals.

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We Delight our Life Sciences Clients

I have worked with Fraser Dove on both sides of the hiring equation. Their expertise in life sciences and deep understanding of the market and talent pools have kept me close to them over the past decade. They’ve got their finger on the pulse and are always willing to share intelligence and add value at every opportunity.

Daniel Palmacci President & Head Specialized Modalities Lonza

My relationship with Fraser Dove began through several key talent searches to fill critical positions across different departments in my company. He and his team consistently introduced exceptional candidates and truly understood our hiring needs, helping us bring in top-tier talent that strengthened our company’s foundations and helped us cover for critical MD roles and new competencies in the fields of commercial, HR, and transformation.

Alexandre Montague Chief Executive Officer Hoya

I have had the pleasure of working with Thomas Dove and his team for several years, and it has been an incredibly successful partnership – both from a talent acquisition perspective and in terms of personal development…. They are genuinely committed to developing life sciences leadership and companies with a holistic mindset – focusing not just on ticking boxes but on carefully selecting top talent that truly integrates and adds value to the life sciences sector.

Ian Wells Global Chief Financial Officer Hoya

I have worked with Fraser Dove for many years. They always been an excellent thought partner in organisational design and brought talented candidates forward to strengthen the team.

Alan Rankin Chief Procurement Officer Moderna

Thomas and the team have consistently delivered good results under tight timelines. I’m most impressed with their deep CDMO industry knowledge, speed without sacrificing quality, strong communication and their ability to anticipate our business challenges. He has helped us to fill multiple Director-level plus positions, and I look forward to our partnership going forward.

Julie Osborne Global Head of Human Resources SK pharmteco

Fraser Dove has a true passion for their work, and it shows. They go the extra mile to truly understand the needs of their clients and guide candidates in a way that makes the selection process a positive experience for both sides. Fraser Dove acts as the positive ‘glue’ between both sides of the search, making them a trusted advisor.

Laura-Katrin Seitz Ex. VP Global Head of HR, Biologics Sanofi

Fraser Dove has been instrumental in identifying and screening top Quality professionals to support our recruiting efforts for senior management positions. The Fraser Dove team provide top-level service and engagement throughout the process, and they have a keen eye for talent identification. It’s been a pleasure working with them over these past 2 years, and I will continue to reach out when future needs arise.

John Pietruszka Ex. SVP, Head of Global Quality Management Bayer

I have worked with Fraser Dove for several years on some difficult searches. Finding good, executive-level, talent in the Tech Ops space is not easy… However, with the help of Thomas and his team, we made it happen.

Nicola Bianchi Global Head of HR Product Supply, Global Talent Lead Bayer

I recently worked with Fraser Dove for two positions on my team, and I really appreciate their winning combination of personality and professionalism. With Fraser Dove’s help, I identified and secured candidates for two niche positions within just a few months. I highly recommend working with Fraser Dove whenever you need highly professional, client-oriented, and engaged assistance filling any vacant leadership positions in your team!

Thorsten Fallisch Senior Director, Head of Global R&D Procurement Grunenthal

We Identify, Engage and Secure Your Next Leader

Talent is the lifeblood of the life sciences. To thrive, you need the brightest minds.

Top candidates are rarely active job seekers, making it essential to have a strategic approach to finding and securing them.

Why settle for less? Secure exceptional leaders with our tailored Search solutions.

Keystone Search

Keystone Search, our executive search solution, catering for critical or confidential hires from SVP to Board. Combining behavioural science with traditional headhunting, we identify and engage high performers who align with your organisational culture and strategic goals.

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Primary Search

Primary Search, our retained recruitment offering, targets high-impact leaders and specialists. We understand the challenge of filling high-complexity, low-volume roles and have developed a streamlined, time-proven process to identify > engage > secure leaders in under 60 days.

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Leadership RPO

Leadership RPO, our recruitment process outsourcing solution, supports your talent acquisition strategy during rapid growth or transformation. Working as an extension of your business, this scalable, cost-effective solution helps leaders manage resourcing needs effectively during change.

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We Partner with the World’s Most Innovative Life Science Businesses

Athira Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

BeiGene Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

Kenvue Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

Lonza Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

Prellis Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

Stada Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

Veranova Partners with Fraser Dove International for Life Science Executive Search & Recruitment

We Are Driven By Quality, Defined By Impact

While most search firms compete on speed or price, we compete on impact. The impact hiring your new leader had on your business.

It’s mission-critical. The wrong leadership hire in life sciences won’t just cost you money; but scientific innovation, patient outcomes, and your reputation.

Can you risk it?

Quality of Hire isn’t just our metric; it’s our operating philosophy – one we’ve built our entire search process around.

We track how the leaders we place in your business deliver impact. Not just today, not just tomorrow, but 5 years, 7 years, even 10 years from now.

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We Are the Right Choice for Your Search

We are life science executive search expects.
We focus on outcomes (promotions, objectives, growth milestones) over activity (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire).
We specialise in the leadership-layer.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We’ve been identifying, engaging and securing high-impact leaders since 2014.

We’re Committed to Your Success

Alice Taylor

Principal Search Consultant

Annabel Cook

Search Consultant

Thomas Castling

Associate Consultant

We Know Your Next Leader

Complete our Form, and our talent acquisition specialists will be in touch to discuss your specific search requirements. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)203 355 7050.

We Are More Than Search

Our Talent Ecosystem, a holistic approach to strategic talent management, ensures Quality of Hire at every stage of the hiring process, helping you attract, secure and retain the transformative leaders your business needs to thrive.

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