Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Executive Search

Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Executive Search

The demand for high-impact leaders in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences sectors is unprecedented, intensifying the war for top talent. Pacific International's Team of experts is here to help you win it, accelerate innovation, and ultimately save more lives!

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I was fortunate enough to work with Pacific on multiple senior-level positions over 2 years during a critical period for our company. For each position, they took the time to really understand our needs, why we needed who we needed, and what a good match would be for the role. They were open, transparent, and asked many questions and delivered candidates that were on target every time.

Jo Anne Valentino, (former) Chief Operating Officer at Minaris Regenerative Medicine
Pacific International - Biotech Executive Search

Competition for Talent is Fierce in Biotech

Biotechnology, such as cell and gene therapy, has quickly gained acclaim as a new route for potential solutions addressing conditions thought previously untreatable. As a result, the demand for transformative leaders in this space has reached unprecedented levels.

Thanks to Pacific International, an agile executive search firms with lean talent acquisition process and a vast network of engaged leaders, forward-thinking companies like QIAGEN, Spark Therapeutics, and PTC Therapeutics have gained experienced leaders and grew their teams in the areas of Operational Excellent, EHS, Quality Control, and Sales to name just a few. The right talent is essential to help these companies leverage growth conditions to their advantage and build sustainable future.

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Attending trade shows is a perfect opportunity to meet with our Executive Search experts who will be happy to share their unique insights into the critical Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences talent and diversity challenges that many companies encounter, along with effective strategies for addressing them.

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September 17-20, 2025
Dusseldorf, Germany

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CPHI Frankfurt

October 28-30, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany

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Medica 2025

November 17-20, 2025
Dusseldorf, Germany

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Navigating Contract Manufacturing Challenges Through Talent

At Pacific, we excel in connecting high-caliber executives with opportunities in the fast-paced contract manufacturing. Our team brings extensive industry knowledge and a wide-reaching network to align visionary leaders with companies across these fields. We are dedicated to delivering candidates who go beyond just meeting expectations—they are equipped to drive innovation and lead through the ever-changing landscape of healthcare and life sciences.

Global contract manufacturers such as SCHOTT Pharma, Aenova Group, and Minaris Regenerative Medicine trust in Pacific’s expertise and network reach to attract high-impact transformational leadership talent to scale their operations and reach sustainability and business goals.

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The Pacific International Promise

In a world where organizations are driven by talent, the executive search industry plays a critical role in identifying and placing high-impact professionals in key positions. In Pacific, you will find:

Trust and Confidentiality

The increasing number of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences companies retain Pacific International to augment their leadership teams. Many of those business-critical talent requirements are confidential senior-level roles. Pacific has established secure systems, processes, and procedures to successfully complete these mandates.

Industry Expertise and Ability to Understand and Match Culture

Through exceptional functional, cultural, and industry expertise, we guide businesses toward diverse high-impact appointments that transform their business and secure their future. Our extensive cross-sector networks and thorough research-led sourcing process enables us to identify and attract highly qualified passive talent other companies may miss.

Speed of Project Delivery

We commit to our clients and candidates for the long haul. Our multi-national, multi-lingual team build rapport, trust, and engagement with the top talent. This translates into our ability to attract and place the best candidates for our client is the shortest possible time. With our 20-day shortlist guarantee and an average timeline of just 90 days from the initial intake call to candidate offer acceptance, we outpace the industry's average by a wide margin.

Unwavering Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Sectors have traditionally been very male-dominated. We champion diversity for every engagement and it is our relentless drive to help companies appoint leaders from underrepresented groups that enable us to achieve success in this area. Over 40% of all our successfully introduced candidates over the last 3 years were diverse hires.

Proven Track Record of Delivering Results for Our Clients

We commit to our clients for the long haul by focusing on adding value not only through finding exceptional talent but also between projects by providing sector insights and industry benchmarks, helping with onboarding and retention strategies and acting as our clients’ brand ambassadors among senior industry leaders. Over 80% of all new projects we are engaged in come from our existing clients, a number we are working hard to improve year-on-year.

Peace of Mind with Our Placement Guarantee

We are committed to standing behind our work therefore we offer between 3-12 months placement guarantee, meaning if the candidate leaves or is terminated, we will find a replacement at no additional cost to the client.

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Continuously Improving in Pharma and Biotech

With a rich history in the sector spanning over 15 years, Pacific has built out international Operational Excellence teams for global brands such as Merck, GSK, and Lonza. These Pharmaceutical giants understand that acquiring the top change agents is key to growth in a cyclical industry. When access to talent is scarce, retaining the right Trusted Advisor and Executive Search partner is that secret ingredient that makes all the difference.

Pacific’s multi-national, multi-lingual team brings different lived experiences and diverse networks of high-impact talent to the table. This helps to build meaningful connections, trust, and engagement with industry leaders. It translates into our ability to attract and place the best talent for our client faster than other firms.

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