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Executive and Technical Search

Connecting you with the best technical and leadership talent across the Life Sciences landscape, SRG’s data-led executive search service is grounded in first-hand sector insight and experience, delivering tailored recruitment strategies to secure your organisation’s long-term success.

Leading the way in Executive and Technical Search

We leverage real-time market intelligence and analytics to deliver insight-led search strategies that identify, attract, and secure top-tier technical and executive talent that will grow and develop as your business does.

Our specialist teams work closely with your business and your teams to develop bespoke recruitment campaigns aligned with your requirements, project goals, and your organisation’s culture, values, and aspirations.

With deep knowledge of scientific and technical industries and the expertise their workforces need to drive the future of science, we specialise in discovering senior talent ready to make an impact across key specialist areas of Life Sciences including pharmaceuticals, biotech, MedTech, and chemicals and FMCG.

What is Executive and Technical Search?

Executive and Technical Search is a specialist recruitment service focused on identifying and securing high-calibre professionals for senior roles.  

At SRG, we provide project-based hiring solutions designed to align unique technical skills with your strategic business needs.  

From permanent leaders to high-end interim consultants, our services span multiple Life Sciences sectors with a strong focus on cultural fit, EDI, and long-term impact, while their expertise will have on the future of your organisation and industry.

Why choose SRG for Executive and Technical Search

When you partner with SRG, you gain more than just a recruitment provider — you access a dedicated team of experts with real-world STEM experience and executive search capabilities. We offer transparent, flexible support through every stage of the hiring process — from benchmarking and insights to project management and post-placement reviews. Our consultative approach ensures you secure the right leaders to drive innovation and deliver results.

What SRG clients benefit from

Our executive and technical search model is built for impact, giving you the confidence to hire smarter and scale strategically.

Dedicated Research and Delivery Teams

Every project is supported by a specialised team that conducts in-depth market mapping, technical screening, and personality assessments.

Real-Time Market Intelligence

Gain access to the latest insights in salary benchmarking, industry trends, and talent availability.

Flexible, Project-Led Campaigns

We create tailored attraction strategies and campaign plans that adapt to your evolving hiring needs.

Ongoing Strategic Support

From weekly review meetings to end-to-end project management, we ensure transparency, speed, and success throughout the search process.

 

FAQ

Life science executive recruiters typically help fill a variety of high-impact roles, such as Chief Scientific Officer, R&D Director, Regulatory Affairs Leader, and other senior leadership positions in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research organisations. 

Executive search solutions in life sciences focus on sourcing and securing top-tier leadership and specialist talent for critical roles, using a targeted, consultative approach. Unlike general recruitment, which fills a broad range of positions, executive search delivers tailored strategies for senior and hard-to-fill positions, ensuring organisations access the best candidates in the market. 

We take a research-led, consultative approach, including deep market mapping, candidate engagement, behavioural assessments, and tailored shortlisting.  

Timelines vary, but typically between 4–8 weeks depending on seniority and market conditions. 

 

Insights 

We believe in the power of science - that’s why we stay at the forefront of the life sciences industry, keeping up to date with the latest research, innovations, and market trends to provide valuable insight and guidance to our clients and candidates.

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