Klein Hersh specializes in recruiting clinical operations executives who bring the vision and discipline to manage today’s increasingly complex trials. Clinical operations form the backbone of drug development, guiding trials from design to execution and oversight. From first-in-human studies through late-stage development, clinical operations professionals are responsible for advancing therapies safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with global regulatory standards.
Clinical Operations Roles in Pharma & Biotech
In today’s complex drug development landscape, clinical operations executives guide critical processes: managing global studies, advancing trial innovation, and upholding compliance in a rapidly changing environment. Both established organizations and emerging players depend on strong leadership to keep research moving with efficiency, rigor, and impact.
Precision Search for Clinical Operations Professionals
As the premier executive search firm in life sciences, Klein Hersh connects their pharma and biotech partners with visionary leaders who can transform clinical operations. Our deep market knowledge comes from over 25 years recruiting specialized candidates and honing our relationships across the pharma and biotech spectrum. We deliver executives who bring:
- Expertise in global, multi-site clinical trial management
- Proven leadership skills to complex regulatory environments
- The ability to align clinical operations with evolving scientific and business goals
- Experience driving operational efficiency and innovation across the trial lifecycle
We have access to the top talent that Pharma tech and services providers rely on to deliver the solutions and expertise that is the lifeblood of their business model.Why Organizations Prefer Klein Hersh to Other Executive Search Firms
Clients across pharma, biotech, and life sciences turn to Klein Hersh because we:
- Maintain long-standing relationships with senior clinical operations leaders worldwide
- Deliver precision executive search tailored to organizational strategy and culture
- Provide access to a trusted talent network that accelerates timelines without compromising quality
Our work in clinical operations reflects the values we bring to every search: relationship-centered collaboration, industry expertise, and an unwavering drive to deliver leaders who shape the future of healthcare.
Clinical Operations Recruiting with Impact
At Klein Hersh, clinical operations executive search is about advancing the innovation that drives a healthier world. Behind every successful trial and regulatory milestone are leaders with the vision, discipline, and passion to guide complex programs forward. We connect those leaders with the organizations that need them most.
For over 25 years, our team has cultivated networks that span the life sciences. With an average tenure of more than a decade, our recruiters are immersed in the science, the business, and the people that move this industry ahead. We listen closely to your mission, understand your culture, and translate those insights into precise matches built to last.


