​As leaders in pharmaceutical staffing and life sciences executive searches, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the industry, where innovation and expertise are paramount. Our pharmaceutical clients trust us to implement proactive and strategic recruitment strategies that help them better attract the skilled leaders essential to fulfilling their mission and operating goals.

With a deep appreciation for the intricate landscape of pharmaceutical research, development, and commercialization, we offer tailored permanent, temporary, and advisory solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients at every phase of their journey. Our track record of success in the pharmaceutical sector speaks volumes about our dedication to excellence and our ability to deliver results.

Proven Track Record

Our proven track record in life sciences executive search and pharmaceutical staffing demonstrates our capability to deliver high-quality talent solutions tailored to the specific needs of pharmaceutical companies:

• Global Head of Regulatory & Quality Technology Placement: We placed a Global Head of Regulatory & Quality Technology at an emerging biotech company and built out both teams from leadership down to support their first commercialization effort.

• Multiple Site Heads Recruitment: We were retained by a global pharmaceutical company to hire across multiple site heads and build their teams in areas such as Medical Affairs, Research, Clinical Development, and Manufacturing.

• On-Demand RPO for Manufacturing Transition: We customized an on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution for a company transitioning from virtual to in-house manufacturing capabilities alongside the construction of a greenfield site.

Our Placed Roles

At GQR, our expertise in pharmaceutical staffing and life sciences executive search is unmatched. We have successfully placed leaders in roles such as Global Head of Regulatory & Quality Technology and multiple Site Heads across Medical Affairs, Research, Clinical Development, and Manufacturing. Our placements include:

Executive & Operational:

• Chief Scientific Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Regulatory Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Business Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer.

• General Counsel, Corporate Counsel

• SVP, Finance

• VP, Business Development

• Executive Director Business Operations, Senior Director Corporate Strategy,

• Senior Director Compliance, Senior Director Contracts, Senior Director Accounting

Scientific:

• Head of Immunology, Head of CMC and Technical Operations, Head of Clinical Pharmacology, Head of Translational Medicine, Head of CNS Biology, Head of AI Drug Discovery, Head of Platform Development

• Executive Director, DMPL, Executive Director Program Management, Scientific Fellow of Experimental Biology

• Senior Director Analytical, Senior Director Scientific Strategy, Senior Director Process Sciences

• Director of Computational Biology, Director of Immuno-Oncology, Director of Cheminformatic, Principal Scientist of Neurobiology

Clinical:

• SVP Clinical Development, SVP Regulatory Affairs

• VP of Clinical Research, VP of Regulatory Affairs, VP of Pharmacovigilance, BP Biometrics, VP of Quality Assurance

• Head of Program and Alliance Management, Head of Quality Control, Head of Regulatory CMC, Head of Pharmacovigilance Operations

• Executive Director Biostatistics, Executive Director of GCP Quality, Executive Director of Clinical Science, Executive Director of Medical Writing, Executive Director of Clinical Development CNS

• Senior Director of Drug Safety, Senior Director of Regulatory Advertising/Promotion, Senior Director Epidemiology, Senior Director of Program Management

Commercial:

• SVP Global Market Access and HEOR, VP of Commercial Operations, VP of Market Access, VP of Marketing, VP of Corporate IP, VP of Medical Affairs

• Head of Sales, Head of Patient Access, Head of MSLs, Head of Real-World Evidence

• Executive Director Patient Advisory, Executive Director Trade & Distribution, Executive Director Insights & Analytics

• Senior Director of Commercial Trading, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Senior Director of Payer Accounts, Director of Digital Marketing, Director of Patient Marketing

• Regional Sales Director, National Account Director, Medical Science Liaison

Conclusion

GQR's comprehensive approach to pharmaceutical staffing and life sciences executive search ensures that we consistently deliver top-tier talent to drive success in the pharmaceutical industry. Our proven methodologies, deep market expertise, and commitment to understanding each client's unique needs make us the preferred partner for talent acquisition.

By leveraging our innovative strategies, we help organizations achieve their strategic goals and maintain a competitive edge. Trust GQR to transform your talent solutions and support your growth in the dynamic pharmaceutical landscape.

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