Biotech/Medical/Pharma

Principal Consultants (click on the name link to see the profile and contact details)

John Jebb, Ken Gale, Patrick Higgins, Disha Solanki  

Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals

Due to the complex nature of the Human Healthcare Sector, CNA has evolved a unique and flexible approach to supporting the burgeoning needs and meeting the changing demands over the last ten years. From start up biotechnology companies to global pharmaceutical giants each company’s needs vary widely and therefore each assignment requires a unique, bespoke approach, delivered by specific teams of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants. Most of our search assignments in these fields have been international in scope and we are justifiably proud of our successes in recruiting and delivering some of the top talent in the industry. What we offer is a dedicated, exhaustive and flexible approach when you need that “nugget of gold” to drive your business forward.

Medical Device Markets

Despite many forecasts projecting dramatic increases in healthcare expenditure, The medical device industry has not been immune to the global economic downturn. US companies have suffered from a significant decrease in demand for private and insurance funded, non-essential or non-life threatening treatments in their domestic market. Although in Europe funding is primarily from public sources, governments and health agencies are looking to reduce overall healthcare spend, and hospitals are under constant pressure to use their budgets more cost effectively. Nevertheless the burgeoning needs of the aging population combined with increasing patient expectations create a continuous demand for new and improved products.

Medical device companies are now having to be ever more innovative in both bringing products to market and in their commercial activities. Safety and quality are of course paramount. Consequently the need for talent has never been stronger nor more widespread.

Over the years CNA has grown an experienced team of consultants specialising in various aspects of the medical device sector. With strong links with other specialist teams operating in High-Tech R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing and in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals industries, we offer an unrivalled resource to provide bespoke solutions to all established, as well as developing areas such as ‘Health-tech’ and Bio-materials.

Veterinary pharmaceuticals

Recent years have seen a number of key mergers and acquisitions, as well as divestment of non core businesses by major players in these industries. However, the changing demographics of the pet, farm animal and equine populations and greater public awareness of animal nutrition and welfare issues has resulted in an increase in the number of smaller niche players. The issues for companies trying to attract new talent have been compounded by increased regulation and legislation with a critical shortage of experienced and qualified professionals in key areas. Our extensive knowledge of this sector, the main issues and the key players has enabled us to ensure that our clients can adapt and continue to attract the top talent they need to remain highly competitive.

Our key strengths and track record involve:

• Strategic commercial leaders
• International Business Managers
• Manufacturing Process Specialists
• Key Research Leaders
• Marketing Specialists