Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Recruitment for Life Sciences & Healthcare
Since 2002, Life Science Partner has combined scientific knowledge with business discipline to identify and recruit top talent for life science and healthcare organizations. Our principal-led approach ensures direct attention from senior partners, fostering transparent communication between clients and candidates. With expertise spanning biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthcare IT, we leverage a proprietary database of 40,000+ qualified leaders to deliver strategic placements. Our national reach connects clients across the U.S. with transformational leaders, emphasizing a collaborative, open-box recruiting methodology. We maintain long-term relationships with candidates and clients, viewing them as the lifeblood of our business.Our track record includes placing over 34 CEOs, 16 CFOs, and 100 VPs in healthcare companies nationwide. Clients repeatedly return for our boutique yet standardized processes and highly attentive customer service. We partner with organizations to understand their unique needs, identify qualified candidates, and negotiate offers with fiduciary responsibility. Our one-year search-again guarantee ensures successful transitions into new roles. With founder Tom Callaway's 20+ years of experience in executive search and healthcare innovation, we provide unparalleled industry expertise.
Services
Executive Search
Consulting Services
CEO Recruitment
CFO Recruitment
VP Placements
Healthcare IT Staffing
Medical Device Recruitment
Diagnostics Hiring
Biopharmaceutical Staffing
Leadership Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer principal-led recruiting with direct senior partner involvement
- Our transparent process shares every candidate contact and name
- We maintain a proprietary database of 40,000+ healthcare leaders
- Our team combines scientific knowledge with business discipline
- We provide a one-year search-again guarantee for all placements
What people say
Efficient process
Strategic candidate matching
Deep industry expertise
Highly attentive service
Successful placements
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies transformational leaders for life science organizations. We combine scientific expertise with business strategy to match companies with C-suite executives. Our principal-led approach ensures personalized attention throughout the recruitment process.
Consulting Services
We provide strategic advisory services for healthcare organizations seeking leadership solutions. Our consultants offer market insights and recruitment strategy development. Our approach combines industry knowledge with practical implementation guidance.
CEO Recruitment
Specialized CEO recruitment for life science companies. We identify visionary leaders with proven track records in healthcare innovation. Our process includes comprehensive candidate assessment and transition support.
Medical Device Recruitment
Targeted recruitment solutions for medical device companies. We connect organizations with experts in product development and regulatory affairs. Our network includes professionals with technical and commercial expertise.
Diagnostics Hiring
Specialized staffing solutions for diagnostic companies. We place leaders in clinical affairs, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations. Our candidates have proven experience in diagnostic technologies and market expansion.
People
Tom Callaway
Founder and Partner
Founder of Life Science Partner with 20+ years in healthcare executive search. Former Korn/Ferry partner and venture capitalist. MD/MBA from Duke University with expertise in medical device commercialization.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on life sciences including biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT, and biomedical research organizations.
How does your executive search process work?
Our process includes company analysis, job description development, candidate research, assessment, reference checks, and transition support with weekly progress updates.
Do you work with international clients?
While based in Atlanta, we serve clients nationwide and maintain a national network of healthcare professionals for placements.
What makes you different from other recruiters?
Our principal-led approach ensures direct senior partner involvement, transparent candidate sharing, and industry-specific expertise in life sciences.
Do you offer placement guarantees?
Yes, we provide a one-year search-again guarantee for all executive placements to ensure successful role transitions.
