Your life sciences recruitment agency
Lock Search Group is a premier life sciences recruiting firm and executive search partner, with over 40 years of experience in biotech recruitment and pharmaceutical talent acquisition across North America. Our specialized life sciences recruiters excel in placing highly skilled candidates in diverse roles within medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research organizations (CROs), including hard-to-hire niche positions and C-suite executives.
A career in Life Sciences offers opportunities to change lives through discoveries, inventions, or breakthroughs in technology. From genomics and bioinformatics to immunology and precision medicine, few professions have as much potential to make a direct difference in human health. These roles demand high levels of education and specialized experience, making it challenging for employers to find professionals with the right expertise.
Lock’s life sciences recruitment consultants have direct leadership experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, understanding the niche terminology and specialized skills required for success. We excel in placing talent for roles such as Clinical Research Associates, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, Biostatisticians, and professionals in emerging fields like digital health and cell and gene therapy.
Our actionable industry insights allow us to consistently identify and recruit top talent. Whether you’re seeking to fill positions in Boston, Toronto, or any other life sciences hub, Lock Search Group can help. Contact us today to discover how our life sciences executive search and talent acquisition expertise can solve your recruitment challenges in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, or clinical research.
We work with a diverse set of life sciences companies
We fill a variety of life sciences roles
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Growth Officer
- Director of Communications
- General Manager
- Head of Finance
- Head of Human Resources
- Head, Knowledge Translation
- VP, Finance & Administration
- Vice President, Business Development
- Vice President, IT Operations
What our clients say about our recruiters
Through all of my interactions with Lock,the team has consistently been showing true grit. Goals are set and followed through to ensure that each mandate turns into a positive experience for the employers as well as for the candidates.
The team at Lock Search Group makes the process of hiring new candidates seamless from start to finish. They take the time to fully understand the needs of the their clients, position they are recruiting for and the individuals looking to be placed. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the team at Lock Search Group and have been extremely pleased with the quality of candidates they represented. They are true professionals!
When I work with the Lock team, it is always a productive, professional and successful experience. Their ability to listen, understand and provide options and alternatives ensures a high quality conclusion to my mandate!
The Lock Search Group have recruited several top candidates for over 25 years allowing key industry positions to be filled with high performers and quality individuals.
It is always a pleasure to work with the Lock Search Group. The team is very responsive, pays attention to clearly understand our needs and always delivers! They are a great partner when it comes to finding talent.
The quality of the services offered by the Lock Search Group rank at the top in our industry. They complement our internal capabilities to select the very best candidate in a fast and effective way.
They have the depth of national candidates, in many select industries with specific skillsets. Then back it all up with diligence and professionalism. They deliver results for both clients and candidates.
Working and partnering with the Lock Search Group has always been a successful process for Valneva. The team at Lock are professional, knowledgeable about the market and provide exceptional candidates based on our requirements.
We have worked with other executive search groups and found that LockSearch group was able to find the best professionals for the position. Attention to detail, professionalism, understanding our team were critical parts of the selection process. We would use their services for all of our medtech executive hires. Steve Bews has a real acumen for finding the right people and is a pleasure to work with.
The team was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. They were relentless in their pursuit of the very best candidates in the market. They were top ambassadors for our company. I would recommend them without hesitation.
We have had the pleasure of working with the Lock Search Group team on several mandates across the country. In every situation they have delivered excellent results and have shown the highest level of professionalism and integrity possible.
Why choose Lock Search Group
Track record of success
Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.
Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.
Leaders and listeners
What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.
You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.
Industry-savvy insiders
We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.
But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.
Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs
Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.
Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.
Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.
Career opportunities in Life Sciences
Careers in Life Sciences include the practice areas of Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Scientific and Clinical Research, and Biotechnology. Our recruiters have developed expertise in all four of these major practice areas.
We have built a comprehensive network of candidates with backgrounds in Artificial Intelligence, digital drug discovery, personalized medicine, antibody discovery, DNA sequencing, medical robotics, and data scientists.
Over several years, we have placed dozens of candidates in established firms as well as start-ups, particularly throughout the Montreal-Toronto-Boston triangle. Lock Search Group is perhaps the best-networked search firm in the Life Sciences field today.
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