Biotech & Pharma Executive Recruiters | GForce

Specialized executive search to build high impact leadership teams

Passionate About Finding the Best and Brightest

GForce Life Sciences runs retained executive search for manager, director, VP, and C-level roles in biotech, pharma, and medical device. We focus exclusively on recruiting senior professionals for companies in the life sciences industry. Our life sciences executive search team boasts people whose industry, functional, leadership and retained search experience enables them to deliver the highest level of advice and service to our clients.

If the need is senior guidance without a full-time executive seat, see our contract, consulting, and fractional support. Direct hire and retained search remain the path when the leader should join your payroll.

What Sets Us Apart

Limited Number of Clients. We never overbook our flights. We do not take on more than we can handle professionally and in a timely manner.
Targeted Search. No routine flight patterns here. We craft a targeted strategy for each search that includes, but does not rely solely on, our database.
Personally Designed Strategies. We tailor our collaborative, consultative approach to each client and every search. We consider internal candidates, diversity issues, the impact of our search on your organization and ways to attract the most qualified and suitable candidates.
Concierge Services. No need to dial into a main line, leave a message or track down an answer. We work when you work. You call; we pick up. You are our priority.
Service Is in Our DNA. GForce is dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of excellence and integrity, developing long-term client relationships, enthusiastically undertaking recruiting efforts and distributing bi-weekly progress reports.

Industry Experience & Connections

Clients in the life sciences industry depend on us to locate the talent they need to take the next step. Whether you’re embarking on a pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device executive search project, GForce is the biotech executive recruiter with the experience and connections to deliver the right fit for your business. Throughout the entire process, you can depend on us to tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.

We understand that conducting a life sciences executive search means finding leadership that is willing and able to go beyond the leading edge of technology. As pharmaceutical and medical device executive recruiters, the GForce team identifies individuals who are proficient not only in practical concerns such as clinical trial design and execution and regulatory agency negotiations, but who also value innovation.

Functional Departments

GForce Life Sciences works with our partners on retained, non-retained and RPO bases. Our clients are involved in cell and gene therapy, biologics, small molecule, generics/reformulation, Class I – III medical devices and diagnostics. We provide service in the following areas:

Level: CXO, Global Heads, SVP, VP, Senior Director, Director

“Your teams have always been an amazing support, and after 6 months of having a req open — you guys found someone in 1 month (during the holidays at that!).”

— Head of Talent Acquisition, Clinical Phase Biotech Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is executive search in the life sciences industry?

A: Executive search is a specialized recruiting process focused on identifying and attracting senior leaders and executives for biotech, pharma, and medical device organizations.

Q: What executive positions does GForce Life Sciences recruit for?

A: GForce Life Sciences supports searches for senior directors, vice presidents, C-suite executives, and other leadership positions across specialized life sciences functions.

Q: How is executive search different from traditional recruiting?

A: Executive search involves targeted outreach, market research, candidate evaluation, and a focused recruiting strategy for senior-level or highly specialized leadership positions.

Q: When should a company use an executive search firm?

A: Companies may benefit from executive search when filling critical leadership positions, seeking specialized industry expertise, or recruiting executives who may not be actively looking for new opportunities.

Q: Can GForce Life Sciences help recruit confidential leadership positions?

A: Yes. Executive searches can be conducted with discretion when organizations need to protect sensitive hiring information or leadership transition plans.