Executive Search & Leadership Advisory for Life Sciences
We advance Life Sciences by empowering leaders and organisations to innovate and deliver sustainable healthcare impact through executive search, interim management, leadership assessment and executive coaching.
Who We Are
GenSearch is a boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm specialising in Life Sciences. We deliver executive search, assessment, coaching, and interim management across Biotech, Pharma, MedTech and Diagnostics—helping organisations appoint and develop senior leaders who drive sustainable growth and health impact.
Collaboration
Working in true partnership to achieve stronger outcomes.
Ownership
Taking responsibility from start to finish.
Excellence
Delivering rigorous, high-quality work with impact.
Integrity
Acting with honesty and transparency to build trust.
Our Services
Our leadership advisory services help Life Sciences organisations secure critical talent, strengthen senior teams and prepare future leaders for growth. Through executive search, assessment, coaching and interim management, we bring sector expertise and targeted judgement to every assignment.
Executive Search
We identify, assess and secure senior executives in Life Sciences who can accelerate innovation, navigate regulation and deliver sustainable growth. Our direct, targeted approach finds the specialised leadership talent you need.
Interim Management
We place experienced Life Sciences executives in critical interim roles to ensure continuity, lead transformation and address urgent operational needs. Our interim leaders bring immediate expertise, stability and impact from day one.
Executive Coaching
We help leaders and teams unlock their full potential through tailored coaching that strengthens impact, resilience and collaboration. Our programmes support key transitions, performance challenges and long-term development.
Leadership Assessment
We provide objective, data-driven evaluations of leaders and teams to support confident hiring decisions, succession planning and leadership development. Our assessments reveal strengths, risks and potential for future performance.
Our Expertise Areas
We identify, assess and secure senior leaders in life sciences who can accelerate innovation, ensure compliance and deliver sustainable growth. Our direct, targeted approach finds the specialised talent that matches your needs.
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
Digital Health & AI
Consumer Health & Dermo-Cosmetics
CROs & CDMOs
Healthcare Services
VC & PE
Animal Health
Biotechnology
Building leadership teams for Biotech companies navigating scientific innovation, clinical development, funding milestones and commercial growth.
Pharmaceuticals
Strengthening Pharmaceutical organisations with leaders who can navigate complex, global and highly regulated environments.
MedTech
Supporting Medical Device and IVD companies with leaders skilled in regulatory strategy, product innovation, market access and international growth.
Consumer Health & Dermo-Cosmetics
Building leadership teams for CHC, OTC and Dermo-Cosmetics organisations navigating innovation, market expansion and evolving consumer needs.
Animal Health
Partnering with Animal Health organisations to identify leaders who drive innovation, commercial growth and regulatory excellence across veterinary, companion animal and livestock markets.
Digital Health & AI
Partnering with Digital Health, AI, DTx and e-health organisations to secure leaders who combine technology, data, clinical insight and commercial growth.
CROs & CDMOs
Developing strong leadership for CROs and CDMOs focused on delivery excellence, operational performance, quality and client trust.
Healthcare Services
Supporting Healthcare Service providers with leaders committed to patient outcomes, quality, operational performance and sustainable growth.
VC & PE
Helping VC and PE investors and growing Life Sciences companies find leaders who can build, scale and create lasting value.
Events and news
Explore GenSearch insights, events and case studies on Life Sciences leadership, executive search, governance, talent markets and sector trends.
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...
Executive Search Case Study: Confidential CXO Appointment in Specialist Pharma
A specialist pharma business needed a confidential CXO appointment during a sensitive transition—without the market, competitors, or even the office grapevine getting ahead of the story. GenSearch ran a disciplined confidential search...
Case studies
Success stories from our executive search partnerships
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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.
Executive Search Case Study: Confidential CXO Appointment in Specialist Pharma
A specialist pharma business needed a confidential CXO appointment during a sensitive transition—without the market, competitors, or even the office grapevine getting ahead of the story. GenSearch ran a disciplined confidential search...
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For Organisations
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