Headhunter Pharma Kontrast Personalberatung Executive Search for Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences (D-A-CH)

Headhunter Pharma
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We speak the language of the industry - from GxP to Market Access. Our team recruits specifically in Rx/OTC, generics, biotech, CDMO, diagnostics-related environments and healthcare digital. Whether location in Germany, remote setups or Europe-wide search: We deliver suitable profiles that are culturally and professionally convincing - confidentially, bindingly and with clear results.

Roles that we regularly fill

Medical & Scientific (Medical Affairs, MSL, CSL, Evidence/HEOR), Regulatory Affairs (CMC, eCTD, Lifecycle), Quality (GMP/GDP, QA/QC, QP), Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety, Market Access & Health Economics, Clinical (Clinical Ops, Biometrics), Production & Technology (Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, EHS), Supply Chain & Procurement, Sales & Marketing (Key Account, Product/Brand), IT/CT/Commercial Excellence as well as C-Level and Divisional Management.

Our headhunter approach - transparent and targeted

1st briefing & profile sharpening - tasks, must/target, culture fit.
2. search strategy - covert direct approach, active sourcing, talent pools, recommendations.
3. longlist → shortlist - hard/soft criteria, proof of relevant successes.
4. in-depth interviews - looking at skills and potential instead of stringing together CVs.
5. selection & decision - structured comparisons, references, decision templates.
6. offer & onboarding - moderation until the start, risk and time management included.

Three service packages - tailored to your needs

Headhunting & Active Sourcing Pharma

We identify and attract suitable candidates via discreet direct contact, networks and talent pools. With a clear schedule, regular pipeline reports and measurable conversion from initial contact to acceptance.

Full-service application management & screening

We take care of screening, interviews, references and appointment management - including suitability and motivation checks, remuneration benchmarks and decision documents so that you can make reliable comparisons and make a quick commitment.

Executive Select Pharma (selection process & AC)

For key roles: structured interviews, case studies, work samples and competency model comparison. Objective, transparent and GDPR/AGG-compliant - for sustainable, legally compliant appointments in top and middle management.

Pharma & biotech candidate pools

Actively maintained networks in Medical/Regulatory/Quality, PV, Production/Engineering, Market Access/HEOR, Clinical and Commercial functions - throughout Germany and D-A-CH. We approach latent candidates who are not visible on job boards and quickly open doors to tailor-made shortlists.

Compliance & confidentiality

Discreet, covert searches, clean data rooms and clear roles in the process. Selection according to structured criteria, documented and traceable. We conduct international searches bilingually (DE/EN) - with a view to contracts, non-compete, start dates and relocation.

How we start together

A 30-minute briefing is all it takes: You will then receive a search strategy, realistic time to hire and a binding offer - fixed, transparent and without surprises. On request, we can start the search within a few working days.

Do you also fill sales and marketing management positions?

Ja – von BU-Leitung über Head of Sales bis Marketing Director inkl. Commercial Excellence.

Do you take on top medical roles?

Ja – z. B. CMO, Medical Director, Head of PV, Director Regulatory/QA & QP.

Which medical specialties do you occupy in the pharmaceutical environment?

Medical Affairs (MSL/CSL, Medical Information), Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety, Regulatory Affairs (inkl. CMC), Quality/GMP (QA/QC, QP), Clinical Development/Operations, Biometrics, RWE/Evidence & Medical Writing.

Commercial leadership (marketing, sales, commercial excellence)?

Ja: Chief Commercial Officer, General/Country Manager, BU Director, Marketing Director/Brand Lead, National/Regional Sales, KAM-Leitung, Commercial Excellence & Omnichannel.

Which regions do you cover in Germany?

Ganz D: u. a. Hamburg/SH, Berlin/Brandenburg, NRW (Köln/Düsseldorf), Rhein-Main (Frankfurt/Marburg), Baden-Württemberg (Stuttgart), Bayern (München/Nürnberg), Sachsen.

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