Life Science Headhunting & Executive Search

Why Delve for Life Science Recruitment?

Find the leaders and specialists who will shape the future of your business. Delve provides executive search and headhunting services for organisations across the life sciences sector, helping you hire the right people for senior, strategic, and commercially critical roles.

From biotech start-ups to global medical device companies, we identify and engage high-performing individuals with the expertise and mindset to deliver real impact.

The life science sector plays a crucial role in advancing human health and welfare, with companies involved in vital processes such as the development of vaccines, medication, and diagnostics. However, the sector has faced significant challenges since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and as we look ahead, there are numerous growth opportunities. As life science companies continue to scale quickly, recruiting the right talent has become a competitive and time-consuming process.

Why Life Sciences Companies Choose Delve

Delve supports life sciences companies that need more than just CVs—we help you find hard-to-reach talent in technical, commercial, and operational roles.

Our strengths:

Search-Driven Approach – We act as your embedded headhunting partner, not a transactional agency.
Industry Specialism – Our team works exclusively in life sciences, so we understand your markets and technical landscape.
Confidential Executive Search – We identify, approach, and assess senior-level candidates with discretion and accuracy.
Market Insight & Competitor Analysis – We offer hiring intelligence to support your growth strategy.
Global Talent Mapping – We build pipelines of life sciences talent across Europe, the US, and APAC.

Typical Search Assignments

We focus on mid-to-senior and executive-level roles across the following functions:

Sales, Commercial & General Management – Strategic leadership for market expansion and revenue growth
Scientific & Technical Leadership – Specialists in diagnostics, genomics, medical devices, and biotech
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs – Experts in compliance, process improvement, and market authorisation
Product, Project & Portfolio Management – Talent to drive delivery of R&D, commercial and technical projects
Supply Chain & Operations – Leaders with experience in GMP environments and global logistics

Life science case studies

Case study:
Azenta

Opened a new facility in Leipzig and needed three hires. Delve successfully completed all executive-level search assignments.

Case study:
Cell Signaling

Required a Key Account Manager to support rapid growth. Delve sourced a commercially experienced candidate aligned with their goals.

Case study:
Noscendo

As a start-up, brand awareness was low. Delve helped them secure founding team hires with the right technical and cultural fit.

Case study:
Singleron

Expanding into Europe, Singleron partnered with Delve for urgent headhunting support to meet aggressive hiring targets.

With over
80 years experience

Our team brings over 80 years of combined experience in life sciences executive search, giving clients access to top-tier candidates who aren’t active in the typical job search.

We use a headhunting-first approach, leveraging our international networks and market knowledge to identify the right professionals—quickly and precisely. Our candidates regularly go on to lead transformation, scale commercial operations, and bring new technologies to market

Our Executive Search Process

We don’t just match CVs. We work as an extension of your team to secure the best available talent:

Briefing & Role Definition – Understand your business, culture, and hiring goals
Talent Mapping – Identify, assess, and shortlist suitable candidates globally
Engagement & Qualification – Discreet outreach to high-potential individuals
Candidate Presentation – Detailed profiles with insight beyond the CV
Interview Management & Offer Stage – Support across all stages, including counteroffer mitigation
Post-Hire Check-In – Ongoing follow-up to support onboarding and retention

Global Reach with a Specialist Focus

Our consultants work across borders to meet your hiring demands. We provide hands-on support, whether you’re hiring in Cambridge, California, or Cologne.

We support life sciences firms working in:

Biotechnology
Diagnostics & Genomics
Pharmaceuticals & CROs
Medical Devices & Digital Health
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Looking to Hire Life Sciences Talent?

If you’re seeking experienced professionals or executive leadership within life sciences, speak to a Delve consultant today. We’ll help you reach the people who aren’t actively searching—but who are ready for the right opportunity.

Our team

Our experienced and skilled team are committed to providing excellent service to both our customers and our candidates. We want to ensure both customers and candidates are satisfied through open and transparent communication and by going the extra mile to meet their needs.