Consulting and Head Hunting for the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Sector

From head hunting to assessment, for an in-depth evaluation of skills and talent with a data-driven approach.

Companies choose us because the success of a search depends on the right person, not on the number of applications.

We support Pharma & Life Science companies in identifying professionals aligned with business needs and the organizational context.

Every search stems from a moment of organizational evolution. It is in these moments that we support our clients.

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Years of specialization in Pharma & Life Science

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Qualified professionals in the database

New challenges in Pharma & Life Science. New scenarios for HR and Talent Acquisition.

The sector is undergoing a phase of strong transformation and acceleration. The availability of suitable talent is the main enabling factor. Four dynamics are reshaping the Pharma & Life Science labor market.

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Scarcity of talent on the market

73% of Life Science companies have critical difficulties...
73% of Life Science companies have critical difficulties in attracting profiles with integrated scientific and managerial skills (Deloitte, 2023 Global Life Sciences Outlook).
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Leadership as a strategic asset

58% of Life Science leaders believe that the gap...
58% of Life Science leaders believe that the leadership gap is the main brake on organizational growth in the next 5 years (McKinsey, The State of Organizations 2023).
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Global competition for talent

European hubs attract our profiles with...
European hubs (Basel, Dublin, Copenhagen) attract our profiles with salary and benefit packages that Italian companies struggle to match (Community Life Sciences of The European House - Ambrosetti, ALSII 2023).
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New roles, new skills

The evolution of Pharma & Life Science is accelerating...
The evolution of Pharma & Life Science is accelerating the birth of new skills and the transformation of existing roles. Areas such as Real World Evidence, HEOR, and Patient Engagement today require highly specialized professionals who are difficult to find (IPSOR, Upskilling: The New HEOR Imperative 2025).
The market is highly competitive: companies are all vying for the same candidates, and decision-making times make all the difference.
A good profile isn't enough. You need specific skills tailored to the role, channel, product, stakeholders, and therapeutic area.
Without clear benchmarks or evaluation criteria, the process slows down and it becomes more difficult to agree on suitable profiles.
Assessing skills, experience, and genuine alignment with the context requires familiarity with very specific dynamics and terminology.
If the scope of the search isn't clear from the start, you risk prolonging the process with irrelevant applications.
Pharma & Life Science

The most frequent critical issues in Pharma & Life Science selections

Pharmaceutical and Life Science Sector Head Hunter

Three service lines.
One scientific approach.

For over ten years, we have supported Pharma & Life Science companies with vertical knowledge of the sector and its evolutions. Three integrated areas of intervention and an evidence-based methodology allow us to support organizational growth with a concrete and structured approach.

Active search for middle and executive profiles, with evaluation of technical skills, soft skills, and alignment with company culture through the proprietary TAK® model.

Personalized assessments to evaluate talent, potential, and managerial skills, supporting more informed selection and development decisions.

Managerial training and coaching paths to accompany managers and teams in the development of new skills, in organizational change, and in leadership challenges.

An approach built around
people and business

An approach built around people and business

Strategic search and selection consulting

We analyze objectives and company culture to find professionals who create value in the long term.

Support for HR and business decisions

We reduce selection risks and accelerate results with market analysis and structured evaluations.

In-depth potential evaluation

With the proprietary Tell, Act, Know® method, we go beyond the CV to discover true skills and motivations.

Practice Leader

Our Pharma & Life Science Practice is led by professionals who combine market knowledge, experience in evaluating people, and consulting capability to support strategic and sustainable placement decisions over time.

Serena Zirpoli CEO, Co-Founder, Pharma & Life Science Director

Serena Zirpoli

CEO, Co-Founder,
Pharma & Life Science Director

Serena leads the Pharma & Life Science Department and for over ten years has supported companies in the sector during phases of growth and organizational transformation, supporting management and HR in the search, evaluation, and development of key talent.

“I support Pharma & Life Science companies in decisions concerning people and their impact on the business. As an entrepreneur with an Executive MBA, I understand organizational and growth challenges; as an occupational psychologist and coach, I evaluate the potential, motivations, and fit of people. This allows me to help companies make decisions about people with a perspective that brings together business, organization, and human potential.”

Serena leads the Pharma & Life Science Department and for over ten years has supported companies in the sector during phases of growth and organizational transformation, supporting management and HR in the search, evaluation, and development of key talent.
“I support Pharma & Life Science companies in decisions concerning people and their impact on the business. As an entrepreneur with an Executive MBA, I understand organizational and growth challenges; as an occupational psychologist and coach, I evaluate the potential, motivations, and fit of people. This allows me to help companies make decisions about people with a perspective that brings together business, organization, and human potential.”
Mariangela Del Prete - Senior HR Manager - Pharma & Life Science

Mariangela Del Prete

Senior HR Manager
Pharma & Life Science

Mariangela coordinates the recruiter team specialized in Pharma & Life Science and supports national and international companies in head hunting projects for highly specialized middle and senior profiles, with an approach that combines market knowledge, assessment, and strategic consulting for HR functions.

“Working every day alongside Pharma & Life Science companies, I closely observe the evolution of the market and the required skills. My goal is to transform this experience into concrete support, accompanying clients with method, attention, and results orientation.”

Mariangela coordinates the recruiter team specialized in Pharma & Life Science and supports national and international companies in head hunting projects for highly specialized middle and senior profiles, with an approach that combines market knowledge, assessment, and strategic consulting for HR functions.

“Working every day alongside Pharma & Life Science companies, I closely observe the evolution of the market and the required skills. My goal is to transform this experience into concrete support, accompanying clients with method, attention, and results orientation.”
Case Study

Our expertise, in the field

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End-to-end consulting for a new network of Product Specialists in Italy

Building a new specialized line in the orthopedic and ophthalmology fields aligned with the international vision of the parent company.

Scientific information team of 10 people operational in 90 days. Hiring KPIs 100% met.

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Quality Assurance
& Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Selecting a QA & Regulatory Affairs profile on the market with a combination of technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and sector experience, which is particularly difficult to find.

Successfully identified and placed a highly specialized profile, difficult to find on the market, contributing to the consolidation of the QA & Regulatory Affairs function.

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From strategy to leadership: Country Manager search

Identifying the Country Manager called to lead the launch and development of the Italian branch.

Not just a placement, but the foundation for building a solid presence in Italy: start-up of the office in six months and stable leadership over time.

Articles & news

Our news and interviews

From the shortage of specialized skills to new attraction and retention strategies: content designed to help Pharma & Life Science companies make more informed decisions.

Some Italian and multinational companies among our clients

Get in touch

Understanding an objective starts with listening. Tell us about your needs!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions

How do you support companies beyond a single search and selection?

We support HR and management also on topics of talent strategy, workforce planning, and organization, helping them define key skills, analyze the market, and make decisions related to team evolution.

In addition to technical skills, we analyze motivation, professional path consistency, interpersonal skills, and compatibility with the culture, leadership, and evolutionary phase of the organization, through our proprietary TAK® model.

We do not work with standardized timelines: each project is set up based on the specificity of the role and company priorities. In most cases, the shortlist arrives within 3–4 weeks for middle profiles and between 6 and 8 weeks for executive searches.

In highly specialized contexts, many of the most qualified figures are not actively on the market. A vertical partner allows access to candidates who are difficult to intercept, reduces search times, and supports HR and management in the most strategic decisions.

Medical Affairs, Clinical Research and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Sales & Marketing, QA/QC. We operate from mid-level to executive search.

In-depth knowledge of Pharma & Life Science and the ability to transform it into consulting. We work alongside companies with a targeted and structured approach, offering market benchmarks, strategic support, and a search built on the real complexity of the role and context.