Perspectives on Leadership in Life Sciences
Insights, news, events and case studies on executive search, leadership advisory and governance in life sciences — grounded in real market experience across biotech, pharmaceutical, MedTech, diagnostics, digital health and consumer healthcare.
Events & News
The latest from GenSearch and the life sciences leadership landscape including conferences, roundtables, and industry gatherings where GenSearch is present.
GenSearch attends BIO-Europe 2026,Cologne, Germany, 9–11 November 2026
As Europe’s leading partnering event for the life sciences industry, BIO-Europe brings together thousands of executives from biotech, pharmaceutical companies and investment firms to foster strategic partnerships and explore the latest...
GenSearch attends CPHI Milan 2026 in Milan, Italy, from 6–8 October 2026
As one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical industry events, CPHI brings together global leaders from pharma, biotech, CDMO and supply chain organisations to explore innovation, partnerships and emerging trends shaping the future of...
GenSearch attends SACHS Life Sciences CEO Forum in Basel, Switzerland, on 6–7 October 2026.
This leading life sciences event brings together senior executives, investors, biotech companies, pharma leaders and industry experts to discuss innovation, partnerships and growth across the healthcare sector. Heiko will be available to...
Executive Search Study: Head of Non-Clinical Development for a Clinical-Stage immunology Biotech
Overview — Strengthening R&D Leadership in a High-Growth Biotech Our client, a clinical-stage biotech developing next-generation cell and immunology therapies, needed a senior R&D leader to shape their preclinical and...
Assessment Case Study: Biotech Talent Programme – Building Future Leaders
Overview A biotech company at a pivotal moment of its history partnered with GenSearch to co-design and deliver a Talents Program, a bespoke talent assessment and development initiative. Its purpose: to strengthen engagement during a...
GenSearch attends Healthtech Accelerations Summit 2026
Sébastien Stoitzner, Pauline Rambaud and Stéphanie Blanc will be attending the Healthtech Accelerations Summit 2026 in Paris, France, on 30 June 2026. This key annual event brings together healthcare leaders, innovators and...
GenSearch attends Journée Start-up Innovantes du Dispositif Médical 2026
Sébastien Stoitzner, Pauline Rambaud and Stéphanie Blanc will be attending the Journée Start-up Innovantes du Dispositif Médical 2026 in Paris, France, on 9 June 2026. Hosted at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, this flagship...
Executive Search Case Study: Head of Biologics Manufacturing for a Global Pharma Leader
A global pharmaceutical leader needed to appoint a Head of Biologics Manufacturing in Europe after traditional recruitment channels had failed to deliver. The role was critical to expanding biologics capacity, protecting production timelines and strengthening global supply. GenSearch ran a targeted executive search across Europe, Canada and the United States, combining specialist market mapping, senior-led direct outreach and structured candidate assessment. Result: 5 candidates interviewed by GenSearch, 2 shortlisted for the client and 1 senior leader appointed — exceeding the original brief and opening the door to a further leadership search in Clinical Development.
GenSearch at BIG 2026 by Bpifrance
GenSearch at BIG 2026 by Bpifrance The GenSearch team will be attending BIG 2026 by Bpifrance on 8 October 2026 at the Accor Arena in Paris. As one of France’s leading gatherings for entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders, BIG is...
Case Studies
Success stories from our executive search and governance advisory partnerships.
Featured:
Rebuilding Commercial Leadership in Digital Health
GenSearch replaced a failed commercial hire for a PE-backed digital health company—delivering results, trust, and growth across US–EU markets.
Mapping Case Study: From Talent Mapping to R&D Leadership in Phytopharmacy
An international pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in phytopharmacy (plant-based therapeutics) asked GenSearch to identify external scientific leadership to accelerate OTC product innovation and tighten alignment between R&D...
Executive Search Study: Head of Non-Clinical Development for a Clinical-Stage immunology Biotech
Overview — Strengthening R&D Leadership in a High-Growth Biotech Our client, a clinical-stage biotech developing next-generation cell and immunology therapies, needed a senior R&D leader to shape their preclinical and...
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