Slone Partners Launches Fractional Talent Service
October 15, 2024 – Life sciences-focused search firm Slone Partners has launched a new fractional talent service. This new service line is designed to complement the firm’s executive search practice, providing current and new clients access to a network of fractional talent comprised of hundreds of verified seasoned leaders and functional experts. These professionals are available on-demand to fill commercial, clinical development, financial, human resources, operations, regulatory, and scientific roles in life sciences, healthcare, and non-profit sectors.
“The launch of the fractional talent service aligns with the needs of dynamic companies as they seek part-time, interim, and project-based leaders and specialists to support their workloads, business models, and budgets during periods of growth and restructuring,” Slone Partners said.
“With a nationwide presence and global reach, for nearly 25 years Slone Partners has delivered visionary leaders to build and scale amazing life sciences and healthcare organizations,” said Leslie Loveless, managing partner and CEO. ”As our client partners’ needs evolve, we are excited to launch this new and valuable service for companies that seek fractional leaders and experts on-demand throughout their various business cycles.”
“Fractional talent is a growing need across nearly all sectors, and we view this new service line as a strategic, cost-effective solution for both current and prospective clients looking to strengthen and complement their internal capabilities and build flexibility into their workforce plan,” said Eric Fink, president, who oversees the company’s fractional talent network and placements. “Our unique fractional talent network serves as the bridge connecting organizations with the experts they need to fill critical gaps and execute project-based work.”
Healthcare & Life Sciences Experts
Slone Partners is a nationally recognized senior-level recruitment provider that specializes in delivering executive, management, and leadership talent for the diagnostic, biopharmaceutical, healthcare information technology, and laboratory testing industries. The firm has offices in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Recently, Slone Partners was included among Hunt Scanlon Media’s “Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Search Firms.”
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In 2000, Adam Slone founded Slone Partners and acted as CEO from 2000 to 2016. He remains chairman today. His industry knowledge and extensive contacts have enabled Slone Partners to place thousands of executives and industry professionals. Today, Mr. Slone remains engaged with Slone Partners, with a specific focus in strategy, finance, M&A advisement, and business development in Boston and California.
New President
In September, Mr. Fink was appointed president. “Eric Fink is an extremely accomplished industry leader with deep expertise in almost all facets of business operations and growth strategies,” said Ms. Loveless. “He joins our leadership team at a pivotal time in our evolution as we expand our line of recruiting and advisory services and integrate AI into our operational infrastructure to enrich the client and candidate experience.”
As president, Mr. Fink will oversee Slone Partners’ marketing, finance, human resources, consulting services, and strategic growth areas, including fractional talent placements. He will work alongside Ms. Loveless and Founder and Chairman Adam Slone to scale the firm through new business models and initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Fink will collaborate closely with chief operating officer Alicia Montgomery to enhance the company’s business practices and systems to ensure the most effective, quality-oriented, and efficient client experience.
Mr. Fink brings nearly 25 years of diversified experience building and scaling teams, capabilities, and companies across various functional areas and stages, evolving global life sciences companies from start-up through mid-cap. Throughout his career, he has served in several operational leadership roles across commercial, human capital, IT, legal, communications, and finance, and has counseled executive teams and boards of directors on enterprise-wide strategy, opportunities, and risks.
“I am excited to join the incredible team at Slone Partners,” Mr. Fink said. “It is clear that we are aligned on a dynamic vision for building upon the company’s remarkable success to date, and I am eager to explore new growth opportunities and enhance our business model efficiencies. Fractional talent and AI are two key areas where we can significantly enhance our offerings and operations to better serve our client partners in the near term.”
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
