Mediatum Grows U.S. Staff

August 22, 2012 – Mediatum, a European-based executive search firm specializing in life sciences, has named Patrice Young as senior partner. Ms. Young brings over 20 years professional experience that has included senior-level positions in law firms and global executive search companies. As senior partner at Mediatum, her responsibilities will include contributing to business development and the expansion of Mediatum U.S., Inc., addressing management needs and recruiting staff for the company's Boston office. Prior to joining Mediatum, Young was a partner in the U.S. office of Odgers Berndtson. Previously, she held life sciences executive recruitment positions at Korn/Ferry International, Sextant Search Partners, and J. Robert Scott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity Investments. "Pat has the senior-level professional and executive search experience we look for on our team, as well as the understanding of the life sciences industry our clients need," said Mike Steyer, managing director of Mediatum U.S., Inc. "We are privileged to welcome someone of Pat's caliber and with her background in law, executive management and global companies to join our firm as senior partner." Mediatum is a globally-based executive search firm focusing exclusively on finding the best executives in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics fields.