Basel Metropolitan Area
What sets us apart is scientific knowledge and years of hands-on Pharma experience in R&D, commercial, and corporate development roles at leading global pharmaceutical companies. We partner with Biotechs and Pharmaceuticals to build executive teams, recruit executives, functional leaders, and hard-to-find specialist individual contributors that drive scientific innovation, clinical success, and sustainable growth. As a Biopharma-focused executive and professional search firm, we combine deep therapeutic expertise with hands-on execution in oncology, rare diseases, CNS, infectious diseases, dermatology, respiratory, etc. We understand the full development life-cycle - from early discovery and IND-enabling stages to commercialisation and global expansion - and the leadership inflection points that define each phase. Our clients range from emerging biotech innovators to global multinational pharmaceuticals. We work closely with boards, founders, investors, hiring managers to secure the leaders who align not only with the role, but with the science, strategy, and stage of the business. What differentiates us: • Deep scientific and commercial fluency • Access to hard-to-reach, high-impact leaders • Rigorous executive assessment and cultural fit analysis • Expertise in equity-based and milestone-driven compensation • Precise efficient search execution. In a sector where leadership decisions directly impact pipelines, approvals, and patient outcomes, we deliver more than candidates - we deliver long-term strategic leadership.
We are not mainstream recruiters - we understand the Pharma world from the inside. Our approach is built on deep, in-person Pharma experience across drug development, regulatory strategy, business development, and commerzialisation. We’ve sat at the same side of the table with our clients. We understand the pressure of trial timelines, regulatory milestones, portfolio prioritization, launch readiness, and expansion of manufacturing capacity. That insight allows us to assess not just skills on paper, but real execution capability and cultural fit within complex pharma environments. Because of that, we move faster and with far greater precision. We don’t send volume - we deliver alignment. The result is shorter hiring cycles, stronger leadership impact, and talent that accelerates your programs instead of slowing them down. In a market where speed to data and speed to market define competitive advantage, we ensure your talent strategy keeps you ahead. Experience the impact of recruitment led by deep hands-on global Pharma industry experience. Connect with us at [email protected] to explore how Execruit can support your talent strategy and help you build high-performing teams that drive life-changing therapies forward.
Certified by the world’s largest executive coaching organization to support business leaders and teams across the globe. Provided Stakeholder-Centered Coaching focused on driving leadership growth while ensuring HR visibility into executive skill development. Combined this with our ‘No Growth, No Pay’ guarantee, all ambiguity and risk is removed from the equation.
Led executive & professional search in the life sciences industry, identifying leading talents, offering clients years of experience across borders, and advising on the best recruitment strategies for faster smarter hiring.
The company was integrated into Lee Hecht Harrison, Adecco Group in 2018. Developed strategic partnerships with businesses in the life sciences industry to secure new accounts, expand existing clients, and generate revenue. Successfully placed professionals at executive and operational levels in the life sciences & healthcare, and technology industries.
Advised life sciences companies on developing business growth strategies and evaluating pharmaceutical products to identify market opportunities.