Adam Hotovy

Associate Director, Client Services – Europe (DACH) | Workforce Solutions & Strategic Talent Partner in Life Sciences

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Results-oriented, ambitious and motivated Business development manager/ Human capital consultant with 10+ years in Business Development, Project management and HR Consulting roles with strong leadership skills. Proficient in combining an entrepreneurial drive with management skills to drive gains in revenue with a proven track record. Highly skilled in cultivating excellent client relationships and establishing new sales processes based on Social selling methods.

Experience

  • Associate Director Client Services – Europe (DACH) at Skills Alliance
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    I joined Skills Alliance to strengthen and expand our Client Services capability across Europe, with a niche focus on the DACH region, supporting Life Sciences organisations with complex, regulated, and fast-evolving workforce needs. At Skills Alliance, we care deeply about our clients. Our ambition is to be more than a supplier to be a true strategic partner who understands our clients’ pain points, anticipates their talent challenges, and delivers practical, data-driven workforce strategies and solutions that enable long-term success. My role is deeply partnership-driven, centred on key account management, long-term client relationships building, developing new partnerships and strategic collaboration. My role is acting as a trusted partner to clients across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, MedTech, Medical Devices, and broader STEM sectors. I work closely with internal stakeholders across Staffing, Executive Search, and Enterprise Workforce Solutions (RPO/MSP) to ensure a seamless, joined-up high-quality client experience across regions. I partner with clients across the full product and development lifecycle from pre-clinical to commercial and post-approval designing bespoke, scalable solutions that address both immediate hiring needs and longer-term workforce planning. Key areas of focus: - Strategic partnerships & key account management across Europe (DACH-led) - Executive Search (C-suite & senior leadership) - Contract & Interim workforce solutions - Enterprise Workforce Solutions (RPO / MSP) - Benchmarking, market intelligence & advisory - Business development & client growth initiatives - Acting as a bridge between service lines to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery I regularly lead senior-level client discussions, represent Skills Alliance at industry events, conferences, and executive roundtables, and work alongside some of the most recognised Life Sciences organisations to solve critical talent and workforce solution challenges.

  • Head of DACH at STR Group
    Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 · 11 mos

    Empowering Talent. Driving Innovation. Expanding Markets. STR Group is an award-winning international recruitment company with a portfolio of micro-specialist brands: 🔹 Blackfield Associates – Life Sciences staffing solutions across Switzerland, the UK, Europe, and the USA. 🔹 Talos Automation – Specialists in automation industry staffing. 🔹 Insignis Talent – Exceptional talent for the technology sector. As Head of DACH, I lead our market expansion and positioning within the DACH Life Sciences staffing industry, establishing Blackfield Associates as the go-to strategic partner for companies and top-tier professionals. With a dedicated office in Zug, and additional locations in the UK (Portsmouth, West Sussex) and the Netherlands (Amsterdam), we provide highly specialized recruitment solutions in: ✅ Biologics / Biotechnology ✅ Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) ✅ Pharmaceuticals ✅ Medical Technology / Medical Devices ✅ In Vitro Diagnostics Tailored Talent Solutions We ensure full market compliance and offer customized workforce solutions, including: ✔ Executive Search & Direct Hire ✔ Interim, Contract & Freelance Placements ✔ Statement of Work (SOW) & Managed Service Programmes 📌 Specialist Functions We Support: 🔹 Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain 🔹 Quality Assurance & Scientific 🔹 Regulatory Affairs 🔹 Automation, MES, AI & CSV 🔹 Commercial & Business Development 🔹 Health Economics & Outcomes Research 🔹 Market Access, Pricing & Reimbursement 🔹 Medical Affairs 🔹 Clinical Development 💡 Looking for a trusted Life Sciences recruitment partner? Whether you're navigating market trends, seeking expert insights, or have a specific project requiring a bespoke staffing solution, let's connect! 📩 Contact me on LinkedIn to explore how we can collaborate.

  • Head of Life Sciences Switzerland at Thor Companies
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • HR & Life Sciences Consultant at Alaya by Benevity
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

  • Chairman of the Board at AIESEC ALUMNI SWITZERLAND
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    AIESEC Alumni Switzerland is the alumni association for Alumni of AIESEC in Switzerland and AIESEC Alumni living in Switzerland. Its activities show an overriding commitment to national and international co-operation and understanding. The purpose of AIESEC Alumni Switzerland is: -To foster cultural understanding through own experience. -To raise awareness for societal issues in the country and beyond. -To develop further experiences made during the active membership in AIESEC and enhancing the contact between members of the association. -To support projects and members of AIESEC with knowledge, experience and financial aid. -To maintain the connection to the AIESEC Alumni International and other AIESEC Alumni organizations. -To enhance the exchange of knowledge, experience and support of the career of members of AIESEC Alumni Switzerland. -AIESEC Alumni Switzerland organizes activities to support its members in networking, further development of skills acquired during the active membership in AIESEC and supports the interaction between Alumni and currently active members of AIESEC in Switzerland