Biotech Executive Search Experience
Everything on this page is verifiable. The recommendations are public and linked to their source. The searches are mine. Where a client has not released the name, the company stays anonymous and the role does not.
What clients say
Five clients, in full and in their own words. Three recommendations are on LinkedIn, two are on ProvenExpert. Each one links to the original.
“Rados Recruiting has placed two senior consultants with us who have provided important impetus for Valanx's growth. Christian knows the biotech scene, quickly understands what kind of talent a young company needs, and finds the right people. Highly recommended for biotech founders and CSOs who are building their teams.”
“If you're looking for a boutique headhunter, I'd 100% recommend Christian Rados. I am working with Christian since a couple of years and so far he has identified more than ten experts and leaders for me which I was happy to recruit and which are doing an excellent job for my company and me. Christoph Klaus, CTO Klosterfrau Healthcare Group”
“I had the pleasure working with Christian Rados during my time at Hookipa, and what stood out most was his ability to deliver high quality contacts and leads as promised. Christian has an incredible large network, a deep understanding about the (bio-)pharmaceutical industry and is able to translate job specifications into attractive opportunities. If you are looking for a strong partner to grow and strengthen your team I can highly recommend Christian.”
“To my knowledge Christian has both parties interest in mind and cares for both his clients looking for talents on one hand as well as his clients looking for new challenges on the other hand. This is smart and shows how much he appreciates personal relationships. I worked with Christian multiple times and I'm happy he introduced me to some of my today's favorite colleagues.”
„Individuelle, effiziente und schnelle Betreuung: Rados Recruiting kennt Industrieumfeld und Kandidaten-Background stets sehr genau.“
Translated from German: “Personal, efficient and fast support. Rados Recruiting knows the industry and the candidates' backgrounds in detail.”
Selected search experience
Selected mandates I have run, C-level first, then VP and Director level, permanent, interim and fractional, and the companies I have worked for since 2011. Where a company has not released the name, it stays anonymous.
100+ clients since 2011
A selection of the companies I have placed leaders and experts for, permanent and interim, as a headhunter since 2011 and with Rados Recruiting since 2020.
Biotech
- Amgen
- Bavarian Nordic
- Baxter
- Biogen
- BioNTech
- Hookipa
- Immunic
- leon nanodrugs
- Valanx
Industrial biotech
- Chr. Hansen
- DSM
- Sartorius
Pharma
- AOP Health
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- GSK
- Klosterfrau Group
- LEO Pharma
- Merz
- MSD
- Novartis
- Novo Nordisk
- Pfizer
- Sandoz
MedTech
- aap Implantate
- B. Braun
- Biedermann Motech
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Gambro
- Getinge
- KARL STORZ
- KLS Martin
- ZEISS
C-level mandates
| Role | Company | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Series A biotech | Permanent |
| Chief Development Officer | Seed-stage biotech | Permanent |
| Country CEO | Commercial life sciences company, newly acquired | Permanent |
| Chief Financial Officer | European pharma company, privately owned, commercial stage | Permanent |
| Chief Medical Officer | Clinical-stage biotech, Phase 2 | Interim |
| Fractional Chief Medical Officer | Series B biotech, clinical stage | Fractional |
| Chief Technology Officer | Industrial biotech equipment company | Interim |
VP and Director level
| Role | Company | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| VP Clinical Operations | Hookipa, clinical-stage biotech | Permanent |
| VP Drug Safety and Drug Development | Hookipa, clinical-stage biotech | Permanent |
| Senior Director Procurement | BioNTech | Permanent |
| Head of CMC | Series A biotech, niche technology, platform validation | Permanent |
| Head of Production | Merz, commercial site in Dessau | Permanent |
| Head of HR | Production site with 1,000 employees | Permanent |
| Senior Finance Manager | Series A biotech | Permanent |
Since 2011: more than 1,000 placements across biotech, pharma and MedTech, permanent and interim, from Director to C-level and board. Most mandates today are C-level, for venture-backed companies from Seed to Series C.
Chief Financial Officer | European Pharma Company
- Challenge
- Privately owned pharma company, growing fast, already above 100 million in revenue. The owners needed to reset the CFO role: capital markets access, plus the operational strength and leadership to run finance at that size. In one person.
- Search
- Retained CFO search. I led it end to end, from brief to signed offer.
- Appointment
- The appointed CFO is in the seat. The company has not released its name, so it stays anonymous here.
Country CEO | Commercial Life Sciences Company
- Challenge
- Commercial life sciences company, freshly acquired, portfolio just expanded. The new owners needed a Country CEO to build market access and sales, and to earn the market's trust in the company under new ownership.
- Search
- Retained Country CEO search. I led it end to end. The company has not released its name, so it stays anonymous here.
Where this experience comes from
I have been a headhunter for biotech since 2011, with more than 1,000 placements across biotech, pharma and MedTech. Rados Recruiting fills CEO, CFO, CMO, CSO and other leadership roles, permanent, interim or fractional, plus board seats. Every search runs through the Rados Method. The rest of the story is on the About page.
I am also a mentor in the Life Science Nord Mentoring Network and host the podcast Willing to Win.
