About Us

Coulter Partners is a board and senior level global executive search specialist focused exclusively on Life Sciences. We work 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, we have become trusted advisers on leadership in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, diagnostics, health tech, CRO and services sectors. We also work 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. The largest and fastest growing dedicated Life Science search firm, our team of 95 completes over 260 assignments a year working from 14 offices across UK, EMEA, USA & APAC. We share knowledge and connections across the globe, as one team with one goal. To bring our clients the world’s best talent.

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At the heart of everything they do Coulter Partners is an exceptional team of talented individuals. Multi-disciplined, passionate and committed to being the best, they have PhDs, MBAs and speak many languages. Every challenge is approached with a blend of innovative thinking and best-in-class search methodology. There are no barriers to sharing information and everyone is rewarded for quality delivery. Exchanging knowledge, experience and data brings mutual support. Success follows naturally.

Solutions And Expertise

Coulter Partners is a global search specialist focused exclusively on life sciences. The firm is held in the highest regard as trusted adviser to the sector on senior leadership roles in the American, U.K. and European Markets.

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  • Executive Search
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  • CEO/President
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing & Sales

News Briefings

Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for CARsgen Therapeutics

Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has assisted in the recruitment of Raffaele Baffa as chief medical officer of CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited, a company focused on innovative CAR T cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. “Dr. Baffa is a medical professional and industry veteran with extensive experience in clinical development and translational

Coulter Partners Opens Office in Milan

Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners has opened a new office in Milan. The firm also named Francesca Lazzarin as executive director and Giuliana Milioto as research associate. They will work across Europe with a particular focus on the Italian market, alongside recently appointed Yasemin Holland, senior research associate. “These new colleagues will particularly enrich the firm’s

Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Scientific Officer and Chief People Officer for Totus Medicines

Life science organizations have been turning to executive search firms more than ever to acquire world-class leadership. Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Wei Chen and Daisy Chhokar as the first chief scientific officer and chief people officer, respectively, at drug discovery company Totus Medicines. “The next few years will be pivotal for

Coulter Partners Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Apollo Therapeutics

Since the pandemic appeared nearly two years ago, numerous healthcare organizations and companies have turned to executive search firms to find new chief medical officers. In the era of COVID-19 it is just another burgeoning area for executive search firms. Life sciences recruiting specialist Coulter Partners recently assisted in the recruitment of Sanjay Aggarwal as chief medical officer

Press Releases

Coulter Partners announces the appointment of Justine McIlroy as Client Partner

London, 13th September 2022 – Coulter Partners, the global experts in Executive Search and Leadership Development in Life Sciences, Health and Tech, is delighted to announce the appointment of Justine McIlroy as Client Partner based in London, strengthening its global team of sector experts. Bianca Coulter, CEO of Coulter Partners said: “We couldn’t be more

Coulter Partners places Chief Medical Officer at CARsgen Therapeutics to accelerate the global clinical development of their innovative product candidates

London, 24 May 2022 – Coulter Partners, the global experts in Executive Search and Leadership Development in Life Sciences, Health, and Tech, recently partnered with CARsgen Therapeutics, a company focused on innovative CAR T cell therapies for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors and was pleased to secure the appointment of Dr. Raffaele

Coulter Partners places Group COO at Helsinn Supporting Expansion in Senior Leadership Team

(May 23, 2022) Coulter Partners, the global experts in Executive Search and Leadership Development in Life Sciences, Health, and Tech, recently partnered with Helsinn Group, a fully integrated, global biopharma company with a diversified pipeline of innovative oncology assets and strong track-record of commercial execution, and was pleased to secure the appointment of Dr. Melanie

Coulter Partners Places Chief Operating Officer at Treadwell Therapeutics, Playing an Integral Role in the Company’s Evolution

London, 17 May 2022 – Coulter Partners, the global experts in Executive Search and Leadership Development in Life Sciences, Health, and Tech, recently partnered with Treadwell Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, cross-modality medicines for unmet needs in cancer, and are pleased to announce the placement of J.D. Mowery as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Coulter Partners strengthens global team with 13 entry level appointments and announces unprecedented group sales growth

London, 10 February 2022 – Coulter Partners, the global experts in Executive Search and Leadership Development in Life Sciences, Health and Tech, has appointed four young professionals in the US and nine at its London headquarters in the last 12 months, concluding an extremely successful 2021 and looking forward to a very exciting 2022. Liam