Life Sciences

The Life Sciences sector stands out for its relentless innovation, global reach, stringent regulatory environment, and the diversity of its players: pharmaceuticals (prescription, OTC, generics and biosimilars), biotechnology (including rare diseases), medical devices and equipment, diagnostics, active ingredients, CDMOs, animal health, and more.

Identifying senior executives in these industries requires in-depth sector expertise and trusted relationships with key stakeholders. PITKER meets these demands by investing daily in understanding this ever-evolving sector, where people make a difference that goes far beyond science.

Serving a client base where Life Sciences industries represent more than half of our portfolio, PITKER conducts executive searches both in France and internationally, leveraging a privileged network of partners. While we have a strong track record in CEO and general management searches, our firm covers all core executive functions (finance, human resources, etc.) as well as sector-specific roles (regulatory affairs, market access, medical affairs, and more).

Operating across the entire value chain - from R&D to manufacturing and commercialization -PITKER supports both large groups and midsize companies, whether owned by family shareholders or private equity.

Jean-Marie Verdier

Jean-Marie Verdier

Partner

Our Strengths

Deep sector knowledge

Deep sector knowledge and an extensive network of executives, both in France and internationally.

Proven expertise

Proven expertise in managing the most strategic searches within the industry.

Long-term approach

A long-term approach focused on building high-level, trusted relationships.

Examples of Recent Searches

General Manager – European pharmaceutical company

Global Commercial Director – Specialty care

Chief Medical Officer – Medical device company

Chief Pharmaceutical Officer – French pharmaceutical group

Market Access & Public Affairs Director – Italian laboratory

Chief Financial Officer – Danish pharmaceutical company

Chief Manufacturing & Supply Director – Family-owned pharmaceutical group

Human Resources Director – Pharmaceutical laboratory (RX & OTC)

General Manager – Rare diseases specialty laboratory

CEO – Consumer healthcare company