ABOUT US

Building the capabilities to deliver better technology and medicines for more than 50 Years //

Talentmark is the first international Executive Search Firm to be entirely focused on life sciences. For more than 50 years, we have been changing the life science ecosystem helping companies attract the talent they need.

Pioneering

Pioneering

Founded in 1971, Talentmark is the first executive search firm dedicated to the life sciences market. Over the past five decades we have worked with Board and C-Level executives to build the leadership capability required to bring some of the most important innovations to patients.

Our purpose is to build the organisations that will help humans live healthier lives for longer.

International / Global

We have partnered with the world’s most innovative life-science organisations from over 40 countries. Our direct knowledge of local conventions and markets has helped to mitigate risk and maximise the potential talent can have on a global organisation. Through our offices in Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the US and partnerships with other like-minded firms in key countries, we are able to ensure international reach with local delivery.

International / Global
Expert

Expert

Talentmark couples deep industry knowledge with a dynamic, partnership-based approach to identifying talent. We are the architects and builders that will help you design and deliver the capabilities you need to reach key milestones. Talentmark provides both executive search , interim consulting and a range of tailored consultancy services which make us a complete partner.

Specialist Life Science Recruitment Services Since 1971

Impactful

Impactful

Talentmark couples deep industry knowledge with a dynamic, partnership-based approach to identifying talent. We have experts in pharma, biotech, medtech, consumer health, medical devices, diagnostics, as well as regulatory affairs and clinical trials. We have an extensive track-record of working with non-profit, consultancies and contract research businesses worldwide. Run by recruitment and life science specialists, Talentmark provides both executive search and recruitment, and a range of tailored consultancy services which make us a complete resource for all your human capital needs.

Personal

We have partnered with the world’s leading life-science organisations in over 40 countries. In emerging markets, our knowledge and networks have helped to mitigate risk and maximise the potential of developing economies. Through our offices in Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the US and partnerships with other like-minded firms in key countries, we are able to ensure international reach with local delivery. We are proud to have led a number of successful pan-European and international recruitment drives.

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Added Value

Added Value

Talentmark couples deep industry knowledge with a dynamic, partnership-based approach to identifying talent. We have experts in pharma, biotech, medtech, consumer health, medical devices, diagnostics, as well as regulatory affairs and clinical trials. We have a large experience in working with non-profit, consultancies and contract research businesses worldwide. Run by recruitment and life science specialists, Talentmark provides both executive search and recruitment, and a range of tailored consultancy services which make us a complete resource for all your human capital needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

A diverse workforce at all levels is essential to the growth of the life sciences sector and its talent pipeline.  As your executive recruitment partner, we work tirelessly to ensure a diverse slate of candidates on all our shortlists.

Our placement statistics show that over 50% of the senior executive and board placements made by Talentmark in 2021 were women, a figure that’s substantially higher than the industry average.

Whilst gender diversity is important, so is cognitive diversity - identifying people who can contribute to the growth of a business through different perspectives and problem-solving capabilities. Here, our deep sector experience and functional expertise helps us to identify candidates from a variety of backgrounds who bring with them new and fresh approaches. This includes talent from outside the sector.

We offer all candidates support and advice throughout the selection process to ensure that they all have an equal chance of success. We also help to facilitate their transition and act as a sounding board whilst they get up to speed and integrate into their new role.

As a business, respect is one of our core values and we recognise the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion as central to our own culture too. We are proud of the working environment at Talentmark where everyone has a sense of belonging with equal opportunities, remuneration, and conditions.

Meet our team

Executive Search

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Alix Hobbs

Operations Director

Steve Mason

Steve Mason

Vice President
Business Development

Steve is an experienced life sciences consultant who has worked on assignments across pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices and diagnostics. He specialises in projects requiring medically qualified individuals in clinical development, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, medical affairs and R&D.
Robin van Woerden

Robin van Woerden

Group Commercial Director

Carola Reinhard

Carola Reinhard

Researcher Executive
Search Delivery

Carola Reinhard has 15 years’ experience in executive search and assessment with a specialism in medical technology and pharmaceuticals. In her current role, Carola is responsible for the independent project management in life sciences executive search.
Natasha Gregory

Natasha Gregory

Management Accountant
Finance UK

David Nolan

David Nolan

Group CEO

Having started life in PR and communications, David developed his career in sales and marketing leadership roles before entering the recruitment industry in 1999. Since 2001, David has focused exclusively on the life sciences industry and has an impressive track record of delivering key leadership assignments across Europe and North America. 
Suzie Shelley

Suzie Shelley

Director Executive
Search Delivery

Suzie Shelley is an experienced global executive search consultant responsible for overseeing recruitment for some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and life-science organisations. Her role covers senior management to board level hires across multiple countries.
Suzan Vural

Suzan Vural

HR & Office Manager

Suzan possesses more than a decade of experience in learning and development, as well as management. Transitioning to the HR sector in 2021, she holds a Level 5 Certificate in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equipping her with knowledge in people management, organisational development, and HR strategy.

Evelin Muller

Evelin Muller

Client Relations Associate

Shen Mawani

Shen Mawani

Managing Consultant

Shen is an experienced Managing Consultant in Executive Search, focussing on Data, Digital, and AI roles in the global Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sector. She holds a BSc (Honours) degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and has a strong passion for advancing the industry and improving patients' lives.
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Felicity Bell

Delivery Consultant

Felicity Bell is an experienced life sciences recruitment consultant who has supported searches across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors. Her recruitment experience spans Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Operations, R&D and commercial roles across Europe and the US.

We take PRIDE in our Values

This is where we stand for

Passion
Passion

We are Talentmark ambassadors, and we are committed to making a positive impact.

Respect
Respect

We are open-minded, believe in a personal approach and recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Innovation
Innovation

We use data to shape our thinking and decision making; combined with our inquisitiveness, this allows us to truly help our candidates and clients.

Drive
Drive

We have a growth mindset, aim high when setting our ambition and remain relentlessly focused on quality.

Empowerment
Empowerment

We trust and develop our teams to independently build and foster partnerships with clients and candidates.

Is your firm going through a transformational phase?

We will advise, assist and deliver.

What our clients say

We believe firmly in a partnership approach, with our consultants really getting to know their clients and understand their needs

I worked with Talentmark to find three urgent market access individuals across France, Germany and the UK. Marcus was very efficient in sourcing and onboarding them at a very difficult time and I was very happy. Talentmark deliver every time.

MARK HILL

Global Head of Market Access, Shionogi

I had the pleasure of working with Robbie and his team in London on several permanent placements based in the US; Robbie was a great partner to our business unit, resulting in highly successful placements. I would absolutely reach out to Talentmark at any time – they are all great partners to work with!

ANNETTE HANNAH

Talent Partner, Mapi Group

Talentmark identified high quality candidates from Europe and the USA, in many cases beyond the networks known to each company and their investors

ANDREW P SANDHAM

Kymab Ltd & Bicycle Therapeutics Ltd

Talentmark delivered excellent results and really set themselves apart from the competition.

ANDY BLACK

Kinapse
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