Biotech Executive Recruitment
Specialist executive search for life sciences and biotech companies. C-suite leaders who understand the journey from Series A to IPO.
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
Life Sciences Leadership Specialists
Biotech companies face unique leadership challenges. You need executives who understand drug development timelines, regulatory pathways, investor expectations, and the science itself. Generic executive recruiters simply cannot identify the calibre of leader your business requires.
Our biotech executive recruitment practice is led by consultants with deep life sciences networks built over 15+ years. We understand the difference between a CFO who has managed a Series B and one who has navigated an IPO. We know which CSOs have led successful clinical programmes and which CMOs have commercialised products in your therapeutic area.
Fractional Executives for Biotech
Early-stage biotech companies often need C-suite expertise before they can afford full-time executives. Fractional and interim arrangements bridge this gap:
Therapeutic Area Expertise
We have placed executives across the full spectrum of life sciences:
From Series A to IPO
Our executives have experience across every stage of biotech company development:
Find Your Biotech Leadership Team
Whether you are building your founding team, seeking interim leadership, or preparing for IPO, our specialist biotech recruiters can help. Contact us for a confidential discussion.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
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Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Biotech recruitment requires deep understanding of drug development, regulatory pathways, and investor expectations. Executives need specific experience in therapeutic areas, clinical stages, and company phases. A generic recruiter cannot assess whether a CFO understands biotech capital structures or whether a CMO has the right regulatory experience. We specialise exclusively in life sciences leadership.
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The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
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Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
