Pharmaceutical Services & Technology Executive Search

Contract research organizations (CROs), contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), consulting firms, SaaS, and other service providers play an essential role in shaping the way pharmaceutical and biotech companies use technology across the drug lifecycle. For over 25 years, leading pharmaceutical industry service and technology organizations have partnered with Klein Hersh to recruit senior leaders for a broad range of critical roles. Klein Hersh has extensive experience working with contract research organizations, site management organizations, contract development and manufacturing organizations, AI and big data companies, and more.

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Executive pharmaceutical services & technology recruiting specialists

As the premier pharmaceutical executive search partner, Klein Hersh partners with CRO, CDMO, e-Clinical technology, SaaS, and management consulting firms in the pharma and biotech to meet their highly specialized executive search needs. Our deep engagement across the life sciences marketplace enables us to bring value to the search process that other executive recruiters cannot match. Klein Hersh has helped match companies with roles like Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and many more.

How are we different from other pharma tech and services search firms?

Through our dedication to relationship building and deep market insights, Klein Hersh delivers a personalized approach to executive search for our pharmaceutical services and technology clients. Whether an established CRO or CDMO services provider, or a newly formed company in the clinical or commercial technology environment, we listen and understand your organization’s unique needs to efficiently and consistently deliver visionary leaders that accelerate innovation and contribute lasting impact.

TO QUOTE AN EXPERTWe 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.
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Klein Hersh delivers unique value in pharmaceutical and biotech executive search

Pharma tech and services providers rely on top talent to deliver the solutions and expertise that is the lifeblood of their business model. To meet their unique talent acquisition requirements, Klein Hersh works closely with internal leadership teams and venture capital/private equity firms to identify the right executives, leaning on a network of industry professionals that is unmatched in pharmaceutical recruiting. Connect with our executive search experts to find the leaders that will help you advance innovation and technology and deliver the world class service your clients demand.

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Interim Leadership for Pharma Services & Technology Organizations

Services and technology organizations in the pharmaceutical and biotech space often require immediate leadership talent to manage critical projects and maintain operational excellence. Klein Hersh has the expertise to connect these organizations with experienced interim executives who understand both the technical and business aspects of CRO, CDMO, and technology service delivery. Whether you need temporary commercial, finance, operations, HR, or other specific leadership talent, we identify professionals who can seamlessly integrate into your organization and maintain momentum during transitions or growth periods. Our vast talent network includes executives with specific experience in contract research, manufacturing, consulting, and technology services who are ready to step into interim roles.



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