Executive Search for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Organizations

We help you hire smarter with data, experience, and a true understanding of the science.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

At RonanVance, Recruiting Is Our Science.

RonanVance is a life sciences search firm built by scientifically educated recruiters who saw a gap between traditional executive recruiting and the unique needs of the biotech and pharma industry. We partner with leaders who are advancing medicine in cell and gene therapy, biologics, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics.

Built on nearly 20 years of experience in specialized recruiting, RonanVance combines deep scientific understanding with a consultative, high-touch approach.

Scientific Expertise

Every search is guided by partners with a deep understanding of R&D, CMC, and clinical research functions.

High-Touch Partnership

We take on a limited number of searches to ensure focus, transparency, and alignment.

Decades of Experience

A proven record of successful placements across discovery, preclinical, translational, technical, and clinical domains.

Consultative Approach

We act as an extension of your decision-making team, offering data-driven insight and market perspective throughout the process.

Specialized Recruitment Solutions for Biotech and Pharma

Our work as a life sciences talent consultancy centers on leadership roles in clinical research, translational sciences, drug discovery, technical operations, quality, regulatory and people & talent operations. By partnering with clients and candidates who share a passion for improving human health and longevity, we deliver talent solutions that fit each organization’s mission and goals.

Retained Search

We help you secure leaders at the Director, VP, and C-suite levels through a highly consultative process that aligns with your company’s needs.

Interim Leadership & Consulting

Access specialized consultants and executives on a project basis to achieve key clinical, regulatory, quality and development milestones with speed and precision.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

Enhance your internal hiring capacity with flexible, integrated recruiting resources designed to efficiently scale and sustain your talent growth.

20+
Years of Biotech/Pharma Recruiting Experience
100s
of Satisfied Candidates
100s
of Client Relationships

What Our Clients Say

My team worked with Chris and RonanVance for a very difficult to fill Head of Clinical Compliance position. We had exhausted all of our options and reach out to Chris for assistance. Chris immediately understood what we were looking for and was able to find us a very strong candidate that we chose for the position... Chris was a true partner who cared about the quality he presented, and he represented our company very well. I highly recommend Chris and RonanVance should you have a need to partner with a top notch clinical search firm!

Terry
Terry

Director of Talent Acquisition

We partnered with Chris on our Head of Clinical Pharmacology search. This was a critical hire for both the Clinical Pharmacology group as well as Deciphera overall. We partnered with Chris after 6 months of search for the right candidate, and we wish we had done so earlier. Within a month of engaging Chris on the search, he produced a handful of qualified candidates, kept them extremely engaged throughout the process, and eventually filled the role within 60 days of engagement. I would highly recommend Chris and team, and look forward to working with him again!

Pat
Pat

Director, Talent Acquisition

My company tasked RonanVance with the recruitment of several high-level roles and Chris found incredibles fits for each seat. We're a small biotech with a unique culture and strong demands from hiring managers. Chris review candidates not only for their professionally competency, but also takes into consideration their personal compatibility with the organization. He takes the time to understand his client, which is evident in our satisfaction wiht the top talent he has sourced. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Biotech space and has become a reliable resources we know we can count on. Thanks for everything, RonanVance!

Sam
Sam

Manager of Talent Acquisition

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