Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Data and Technology Officer for Clinical Partners
April 17, 2025 – Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Luis De Miguel Puig as chief data and technology officer of Clinical Partners. “Coulter Partners truly understood our requirements for a leader who could champion automation, self-service, and data-driven strategy,” said Barny Guthrie, CEO at Clinical Partners. “They delivered an impressive, diverse shortlist in under 30 days, spanning healthcare, but also consumer, and technology sectors. This breadth of candidates was invaluable in helping us crystallize our vision for the ideal chief data and technology officer.”
“Luis brings a unique blend of technological expertise and strategic vision, perfectly aligned with our ambition to enhance our services through innovative digital solutions,” Mr. Guthrie added. “His proven track record in driving digital transformation within healthcare will be invaluable as we continue to expand and improve our support for those experiencing mental health challenges.”
Mr. Puig is a highly accomplished transformational technology leader with 27 years of experience driving impactful digital change, primarily within healthcare and public services. In previous roles, as chief digital and information officer at Doctor Care Anywhere, he boosted consultation capacity by 30 percent and secured class 1 medical device certification, earning industry recognition for telehealth excellence. Prior to that, at Bupa UK, he led a 150-strong team, delivering a seamless digital healthcare platform and leveraging advanced analytics to drive significant revenue growth. His extensive career also includes leadership roles such as chief operating officer at Sanitas (part of the Bupa Group), IT director at Correos (Royal Spanish Mail), and director of digital channels at Santander Bank, where he consistently aligned digital solutions with business objectives, optimized IT processes, and fostered innovation.
Clinical Partners is a U.K. provider of mental health services which works both privately and with the NHS to help people and families experiencing mental and emotional difficulties to get the support they need. The organization connects individuals with highly experienced clinicians via in-person and remote appointments, addressing a wide range of mental health needs, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Coulter Partners is a board- and senior-level global executive search specialist focused exclusively on life sciences. The firm works closely with those at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry to understand their challenges. With an extensive global network and expertise gained over 25 years in the sector, Coulter Partners is a trusted leadership adviser in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, diagnostics, health-tech, CRO, and services sectors.
Coulter Partners also works closely with the global investor community, hiring for their own teams as well as building the boards and executive leadership teams of their portfolio companies. Coulter Partners’ team of 95 completes over 260 assignments a year working from 14 offices across the U.K., EMEA, the U.S., and APAC.
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Bianca Coulter founded Coulter Partners in 2003 and has 25 years’ experience of board and C-level global search, building the leadership teams of early stage, mid-cap, and global multinationals in over 20 countries. Through appointing leadership, Ms. Coulter channels her judgment and expertise to impact patient benefit and assist those at the cutting edge of life science to achieve their goals.
ExpressionEdits Search
Coulter Partners recently helped to recruit Amrik Basran as chief scientific officer of ExpressionEdits. “Amrik’s extensive experience in biologics development makes him an invaluable addition to ExpressionEdits,” said Kärt Tomberg, co-founder and CEO of ExpressionEdits. “His leadership will be key as we expand from platform innovation to therapeutic development, ensuring our technology delivers real impact for patients. We greatly valued Coulter Partners‘ extensive network and industry experience. They presented us with a diverse pool of talent, which enabled us to select Amrik, the ideal chief scientific officer for this stage of our company.”
The New Race for Talent in Life Sciences and Healthcare
The life sciences and healthcare industries are experiencing unprecedented growth, creating intense competition for top-tier talent in an increasingly complex and tech-driven landscape. As the demand for highly specialized roles rises—spanning biotech, data science, and digital health—organizations must rethink their leadership strategies to stay ahead. At the forefront of this evolution, Mattson & Company/GMiQ is helping clients navigate shifting hiring dynamics, longer recruitment timelines, and the growing importance of employee value propositions, succession planning, and leadership fit in an era where agility, innovation, and cultural alignment are more critical than ever.
Dr. Basran brings over two decades of experience in biologic drug discovery and development, spanning early-stage research to clinical application. He previously served as chief scientific officer at Avacta Life Sciences, where he led the development of an antibody mimetic scaffold, driving programs from discovery through to large scale manufacturing. He also held the CSO role at Curadh MTR and was chief discovery officer at Turbine.AI, applying AI-driven approaches to drug discovery.
ExpressionEdits is a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing protein expression using advanced AI and proprietary intron technology. Headquartered in Cambridge, U.K., ExpressionEdits is committed to advancing genetic medicine through innovative research and development.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
