Klein Hersh

About Us

Klein Hersh: Precision Executive Search

Klein Hersh is a precision executive search firm with over 25 years of proven success partnering with clients to deliver the visionary leaders shaping the future of life sciences and healthcare. We believe that the innovation behind a healthier world starts with bringing the best and brightest minds together. Whether you are a new company pursuing bold new science, a recently established biotech looking to achieve the next level, or a portfolio leader propelling breakthrough new drugs to patients who need them, Klein Hersh delivers the leaders that will make a difference in reaching your goals.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Dedicated experts with drive. We know your industry because it’s our industry too. With an average tenure of 11+ years, our team is deeply immersed in every facet of pharma, biotech, and healthcare. Always available and dedicated to your success, we move with precision and collaboration at every step.
  • We make it personal. With over 25 years of experience cultivating far-reaching talent networks, we “recruit ahead of the need” and build lifelong relationships. Listening to each individual’s motivations and understanding your organization’s needs accelerates our ability to identify your next leader.
  • Precision placements for a healthier world. By bringing our signature ambition and passion to every search, we efficiently and consistently deliver visionary leaders that accelerate life sciences and healthcare ­­innovation, enrich culture, and contribute lasting impact to your organization.

Key Stats

  • 25+ years delivering top talent
  • 11 years average executive recruiter tenure
  • 400+ average annual executive hires
  • 15 distinct practice areas
  • 37 subject matter experts
  • 113 days average search time
  • 54% of placements since 2020 were women and/or people of color

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We know your industry because it’s our industry too. With an average tenure of 11 years, our team is deeply immersed in every facet of life sciences and healthcare. Always available and dedicated to your success, we move with precision and collaboration at every step.

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Solutions And Expertise

Solutions
  • Executive Search
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare Services
  • Life Sci./Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
Functions
  • Board/Governance
  • Business Development
  • C-Level
  • CEO/President
  • Executive Leadership
  • Finance
  • General Counsel
  • Medical/Clinical
  • Research & Develop.

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News Briefings

Klein Hersh Places President and CEO for Damora Therapeutics

Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited Jennifer Jarrett as president and CEO of NASDAQ-traded Damora Therapeutics in Boston. “We are excited to welcome Jen to Damora as we accelerate our efforts to bring innovative medicines to patients with mutant calreticulin (mutCALR)-driven myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPNs),” said Peter Harwin,

Klein Hersh Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Zag Bio

Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has recruited Jan Hillson as chief medical officer of Zag Bio, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering thymus-targeted medicines in Cambridge, MA. “Jan joins Zag at a pivotal moment as we transition from research into clinical development,” said Jason Cole, CEO of

Klein Hersh Recruits CHRO for Disc Medicine

Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has placed Lisa Amaya Price as the new chief human resources officer of Disc Medicine, Inc. in Watertown, MA. “As we move towards commercialization, we have meaningfully increased hiring to support these efforts and Lisa will play a central role in

Klein Hersh Recruits CEO for Newleos Therapeutics

Horsham, PA-based Klein Hersh, a search firm focused on the life sciences and healthcare industries, has assisted in the recruitment of Timothy Noyes as president and chief executive officer of biotechnology company Newleos Therapeutics in Boston, MA. Mr. Noyes succeeds David Donabedian, founding president and CEO of Newleos and executive partner at Longwood Fund, who will continue

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Press Releases

Klein Hersh Taps Healthcare Industry Veteran to Elevate Growing Healthcare Recruitment Practice

March 26, 2025 – Horsham, PA. Klein Hersh, a precision executive search firm specializing in life sciences and healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Neil Ravitz as Vice President, Healthcare. Neil brings 17+ years of executive healthcare leadership experience to Klein Hersh, having driven operational and financial success in some of the nation’s